I am going to install a set of Spoon lowering springs on my Integra Type-R and I am wondering if you guys recommend to cut the bump stops or not.

I have heard that I should cut them, that I can if I want to, that I can leave them the way that they are now, and I have even been told "you should just leave them out".

I want to know the truth of the matter and what is really recommended on the Type-R please.

If they should be cut how much?

Thanks ahead guys

 

I know you guy's would recommend that I wait and do coilover's but I have the springs and they are paid for. I want to use them for now since they are here so what do you guys recommend in my situation.

Anyone...

 

Hope it's not too late....

how big is your drop? I dropped my GSR w/ pro-kits (1.3in) and cut my bump stops in half. Now my front wheels rub/bottom on the fender on big dips. This weekend (if I can find new bump stops) I am going to put stock ones back in, then go drive my local dips to see if I eliminated my rub. My rear wheels don't rub at all. I am running 17X7in w/ a 42 mm offset, in theory that should work fine (right?)

In a previous thread about this, we came to an unproven conclusion.

15in rims - any size drop - cut bump stops in half (as reccomended by Eibach)
16in rims - .75-1.3 in drop - cut 1/3 of bump stop off - bigger drop cut in half
17in rims - .75-1.3 in drop - don't cut bump stop - bigger drop cut 1/3 off

-By not cutting your bump stops, you are limiting your travel.

-If you dump your car, and don't cut your bump stops, there is very little room for the shock to move before it hits the bumpstop.

-On the other hand, if your drop is minamal, close to stock, then you want to leave more bump stop because you still have lots of room for travel.

-Wheel travel is a good thing, but rubbing is bad.

I have heard people say they dont even run bumpstops, but I dont think any of them where pushing 17's.

Speak up if any of this logic doesn't hold true!

 

http://www.hrsprings.com/site/technical/bumpstop.html

This is what the article says...

"If your application does not require bumpstop trimming and you are concerned about tires rubbing, just load up your car with your buddies and drive over some dips and speed bumps. If your tires do not rub with a full load in the car, they should not rub with lowering springs installed."

 

eibach sportlines 1.8 drop, just to give a picture if u can't find spoons
suggestions

bumpstops:

fronts cut 1/3 of it
back cut nothing