View Full Version : Cut the springs?


BryanC
05-15-2005, 08:42 PM
on an 01 eclipse gt -- just wondering, you prob shouldnt but still... just curious.

Laxstar785
05-15-2005, 11:53 PM
i def would not advise doing that your car will ride extremely bouncy, and you wont be able to cut the springs exactly the same length and having different length springs isnt a good thing for your suspension.

Sanguinius
05-16-2005, 01:08 AM
Not only do you have the differing lengths but you also have to worry about the surfaces being flat so that you don't cut into other parts and your ride is DEFINATELY gonna suck. If you're going ghetto for your suspension lowering I suggest taking a hose clamp and wrapping it around 2 coils and using that to compress a section of the springs. Again not good for the springs themselves but your ride will be a LITTLE smoother.

BryanC
05-16-2005, 05:30 AM
ight yeah i figured not to cut them just wanted some opinions, thanks.

Laxstar785
05-16-2005, 09:20 AM
you can get like bomz lowering springs on ebay for like 60-75$ shipped lol just get those at least they are cut right and everything, prob wont be a great ride but its better then cutting your springs.

DSMTalonAWD51
05-16-2005, 10:20 PM
both dangerous and stupid

Sanguinius
05-16-2005, 11:20 PM
How is getting the springs online dangerous and stupid? Or are you refering to cuting the springs?

patsevo8
05-16-2005, 11:42 PM
How white trash do you have to be to cut your springs to drop your car. Spend the ****ing money and buy a lowering kit. :)

DSMTalonAWD51
05-17-2005, 03:20 AM
i was referring to cutting as being dangerous and stupid

srpera
05-21-2005, 02:19 AM
When changing your springs or cutting them, you will also affect the camber. Lowering your car includes springs, new shocks if over 1.5" drop, and a camber adjustment kit.