hey i have a 90 civic dx i cut my springs to lower it and now i cant drive over 55 because it seem that i have a real bad unbalanced wheel but theyve all been balanced good anyways my front end just doesnt like any speed over 55 can anyone help i have checked everything ?????

 

my suggestion is to get a real set of lowering springs. The springs that come with the car are mean't to be that length. You would likley be able to get rid of your bumpy ride even with a cheap set of springs, since your into a good "deal"

 

but how come it only happens at 55 plus??? and thanx for the help its all appreciated

 

I would imagine it does it when you get past 55, because the car is slightly being lifted by the air flow coming against your car, I can't say this as a fact, but I would imagine it would be somthing of that nature. Since there isn't as much downforce holding your car the road, it allows the car to start shaking, this is just my opinion. I imagine you could find a half-decent set of springs on ebay for a resonable price

 

Blind leading the blind, lol.

Ok, first things first. Get a real set of lowering springs. That's all there is to it.

When you cut your springs, you raise your spring rate and create an uncomfortable ride for you and your passengers. That and you can really **** up your car. You can get 3" drop springs for $200 that have a decent ride.

 

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Ok, first things first. Get a real set of lowering springs. That's all there is to it.

When you cut your springs, you raise your spring rate and create an uncomfortable ride for you and your passengers. That and you can really **** up your car. You can get 3" drop springs for $200 that have a decent ride.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yup, half-fast work makes for a half-fast resolt.

 

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haha yea I was just saying what might have made sense to me. although I did say that a real set of springs is in order.... what is spring rate?

 

spring rate is the amount of lbs. that will make the spring compress i believe? you should go ahead and cut the shocks too. i'm kidding.

 

Good job. I'm proud of you.

 

so u guys think that could just be the problem? if so im so glad if it is cuz that s cheap fix i thought it was something technical

 

cut springs are never gonna perform as well as a set of real springs. also, if you cut them with a torch, the heat can change the spring rate which will cause even more problems.

 

i cut them with a grinder and its totally fucked up my ride i like the stance but not the ruffness at high speeds ill just have to get some coil overs

 

why did u cut them at the frist place when there is lowring spring/coilovers made already ?

 

thought it would be a cheap fix

 

If you want a 3 inch-ish drop, you'll want the Sprint RX extreme springs. They're green and shouldn't cost too much.

 

Or buy my Ground Controls and KYBs!