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?? Cut lowering springs bad Idea good idea has anyone done this yet???

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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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Default ?? Cut lowering springs bad Idea good idea has anyone done this yet???

I have neuspeed lowering springs 1.7 drop in the front and I forget about in the back. I was wondering if anyone has cut there springs any to make them lower I know this probaly is stupid and dumb and maybe it will make the car ride like **** maybe I dont know. but I dont want to re buy like say eibach sport line springs to make my car lower. thanks. Mark
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Default Re: ?? Cut lowering springs bad Idea good idea has anyone done this yet??? (Markb16a)

Springs are $100.

Don't cut them. You'll regret it.
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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Default Re: ?? Cut lowering springs bad Idea good idea has anyone done this yet??? (Markb16a)

Like he said^^^^ dont cut'em. Springs are so cheap, and so are coil overs that you'd be happier selling them, and getting a new set of something with adjustment.
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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I use to have skunk 2 coilovers and they are way to bouncy I alwaays hit my head on my roof in my car thats why I went to lowering springs and it rides so perfect. dosent bounce at all. but I want my car just like maybe like a 1 inch lower. but I just wanted to see what you guys would say thanks.
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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Default Re: ?? Cut lowering springs bad Idea good idea has anyone done this yet??? (t0p_sh0tta)

man you can get H&R race springs for 125$ shipped from venders here...why cut springs and totally lose their value if you can sell them and pay almost nothing for new springs?
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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Default Re: ?? Cut lowering springs bad Idea good idea has anyone done this yet??? (Markb16a)

Bad idea, it will cost you more in the end.
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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Get coilovers if you want to adjust your height.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 03:19 AM
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Full coilover suspension is the only way to go. I have had ajdustable coilovers on stock shocks, lowering springs on stock shocks, lowering springs on aftermarket shocks and they all cant even compare close to a good quality coilover kit.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 05:44 AM
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^ that's because you probably had crappy aftermarket shocks.

A coilover sleeve kit w/ quality shocks is comparable to a full coilover kit.(and better than a lot of the basic kits *ahem*tein)

Ask around and see how many people run Koni Yellows and GC sleeves.

Lowering more than ~1.5" on stock shocks is asking for trouble. They're not valved to keep up with a stiffer spring.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^ that's because you probably had crappy aftermarket shocks.

A coilover sleeve kit w/ quality shocks is comparable to a full coilover kit.(and better than a lot of the basic kits *ahem*tein)

Ask around and see how many people run Koni Yellows and GC sleeves.

Lowering more than ~1.5" on stock shocks is asking for trouble. They're not valved to keep up with a stiffer spring.</TD></TR></TABLE>

QFT
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 05:58 AM
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Dont cut it'll cost you more in the long run.
Just save up
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