3rd Generation This includes all Eclipses built from 2000-2005

Cut the springs?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-15-2005, 08:42 PM
BryanC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 3
Default Cut the springs?

on an 01 eclipse gt -- just wondering, you prob shouldnt but still... just curious.
 
  #2  
Old 05-15-2005, 11:53 PM
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location:
Posts: 86
Default RE: Cut the springs?

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.
 
  #3  
Old 05-16-2005, 01:08 AM
Sanguinius's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 4,864
Default RE: Cut the springs?

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.
 
  #4  
Old 05-16-2005, 05:30 AM
BryanC's Avatar
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 3
Default RE: Cut the springs?

ight yeah i figured not to cut them just wanted some opinions, thanks.
 
  #5  
Old 05-16-2005, 09:20 AM
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location:
Posts: 86
Default RE: Cut the springs?

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.
 
  #6  
Old 05-16-2005, 10:20 PM
DSMTalonAWD51's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,375
Default RE: Cut the springs?

both dangerous and stupid
 
  #7  
Old 05-16-2005, 11:20 PM
Sanguinius's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Norfolk, VA
Posts: 4,864
Default RE: Cut the springs?

How is getting the springs online dangerous and stupid? Or are you refering to cuting the springs?
 
  #8  
Old 05-16-2005, 11:42 PM
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 119
Default RE: Cut the springs?

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.
 
  #9  
Old 05-17-2005, 03:20 AM
DSMTalonAWD51's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,375
Default RE: Cut the springs?

i was referring to cutting as being dangerous and stupid
 
  #10  
Old 05-21-2005, 02:19 AM
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4
Default RE: Cut the springs?

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.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Genosyne
Intake, Headers and Exhaust
5
03-29-2007 09:07 AM
fmart
General Mitsubishi Chat
0
12-22-2003 02:12 PM



Quick Reply: Cut the springs?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:51 PM.