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Cut the springs?

Old May 15, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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on an 01 eclipse gt -- just wondering, you prob shouldnt but still... just curious.
 
Old May 15, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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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.
 
Old May 16, 2005 | 01:08 AM
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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.
 
Old May 16, 2005 | 05:30 AM
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ight yeah i figured not to cut them just wanted some opinions, thanks.
 
Old May 16, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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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.
 
Old May 16, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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both dangerous and stupid
 
Old May 16, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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How is getting the springs online dangerous and stupid? Or are you refering to cuting the springs?
 
Old May 16, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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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.
 
Old May 17, 2005 | 03:20 AM
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i was referring to cutting as being dangerous and stupid
 
Old May 21, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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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.
 
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