are cut springs bad for your car?
10-12-2004, 09:21 AM
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are cut springs bad for your car?
when i first bought my car it was lowerd and i new nothing about it i come to find out there not coil overs or lowering springs they are just cut stock springs will it effect the ride or is it bad for the shocks?
10-12-2004, 09:23 AM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (fanatix)
It will probably ride like *** and blow out the shocks pretty soon, if they aren't already. I'd definitely swap some lowered springs in there. They aren't that expensive. 
10-12-2004, 09:28 AM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (96hb)
what are the best shocks for a civic ive thought about getting those tokico shocks with springs but then there is the drop zone shocks with springs i dont no which ones to get.
10-12-2004, 09:45 AM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (VSM2000)
i have a 92 honda civic hb with a body kit and a brand new paintjob on it would it be better to get lowering springs or coil overs because i scrap now as it is with cut springs and i have to go spend more money on haveing the cracks in my bumper fixed with springs can you have them different sizes or would i be better off with putting coil overs on it
10-12-2004, 09:49 AM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (fanatix)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fanatix »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what are the best shocks for a civic ive thought about getting those tokico shocks with springs but then there is the drop zone shocks with springs i dont no which ones to get.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well there are the "best" shocks for the car and then there are the best shocks for YOU and your driving requirements. In all seriousness from the sounds of your experience level and unknown direction you want to go with your car, I'd throw on a set of KYB GR 2's and some lowering springs and call it a day. Make your car safe to drive again inexpensively and then figure out where you want to go with the car ( establish some goals ) before you make any more mods.
Well there are the "best" shocks for the car and then there are the best shocks for YOU and your driving requirements. In all seriousness from the sounds of your experience level and unknown direction you want to go with your car, I'd throw on a set of KYB GR 2's and some lowering springs and call it a day. Make your car safe to drive again inexpensively and then figure out where you want to go with the car ( establish some goals ) before you make any more mods.
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10-12-2004, 09:52 AM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (00Red_SiR)
The thing is is i have most of my goals acomplished of my car besides with the suspension and the engine because i dont no much about them but basicly im looking to have my car smash on most cars on the streets and track but still have a car thats good for everyday driving useage
10-12-2004, 09:55 AM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (fanatix)
Ask yourself what kind of driving that youll be doing and then you should find your answer..
get shocks.
get shocks.
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (fanatix)
ive even been told to get bags on my car and ive considered this but ive also been told you cant race with them because it will damage them i dont no
10-12-2004, 09:59 AM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (fanatix)
look man, you gotta figure out what you wanna do. if you wanna go show, go show. if you want to do track then go track. and no.. air bags and going fast dont mix.
post pics of your car. your 4 consecutive posts make me interested.
post pics of your car. your 4 consecutive posts make me interested.
10-12-2004, 10:01 AM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (Jeterkm02)
ok welll now i no that airbags and going fast dont mix i was just woundering because i dont no much about engines and shocks and can just put them on.
10-12-2004, 10:32 AM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (fanatix)
just get adjustable shocks and coilovers, then you can adjust to your preference. I have KYG ABX adjustables w/ crappy coilovers, there fine for my needs.
p.s. once you blow a strut, it reduces the tire life by at least 50%.
p.s. once you blow a strut, it reduces the tire life by at least 50%.
10-12-2004, 06:49 PM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (fanatix)
WTF is with the same eff'in question every 5 frikkin minutes on this forum?
'what's the best shock/spring combo'?
start banning these newbs that can't search for something......
'what's the best shock/spring combo'?
start banning these newbs that can't search for something......
10-12-2004, 06:57 PM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (Pioneer162)
Fanatix you should really use the search button before you post. Most of the question you are asking can be answered by just searching, thats why honda-tech put a search.
And Pioneer we were all newbs at one time...
And Pioneer we were all newbs at one time...
10-12-2004, 06:59 PM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (Pnoymugen)
Yes, they are "bad for your car".
They will have the same soft spring rates as stock, but less travel, so you'll live on your bump stops.
They will have the same soft spring rates as stock, but less travel, so you'll live on your bump stops.
10-12-2004, 07:03 PM
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Re: are cut springs bad for your car? (fanatix)
The stock springs aren't progressive rate but they also are paired up with struts and shocks that are designed for a certain height of spring. You are drastically going to shorten the life of your struts and shocks. The bottom line is you need stiffer springs
10-12-2004, 07:58 PM
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Re: (Dimi)
hey, "no" and "know" are not the same word.
please make a note of this, and replace those cut springs soon. there are more than few people selling springs in the classifieds so go there.
please make a note of this, and replace those cut springs soon. there are more than few people selling springs in the classifieds so go there.
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