black6spdz

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I know this is not really the right way to do it but wondered if those of you that have are cutting from the big or small end on the front springs? Top or bottom?

ryridesmotox

April fools was 3 days ago dude

actrite80

iTrader: (2)

Haha nice. I always cut off the big end

WasTiSLine

Did I accidently log into a Civic forum?

Fweasel

iTrader: (6)

Eh, I think most who've cut springs on this car are no where near the same league as the import spring cutters. Typically very conservative. Personally, I'm happy with the ride of the OEM setup and want to decrease the wheel gap only by a hair. I plan on cutting both the front a rear springs. About a 1/2 coil off the top of the fronts, and likely about 3/4 from the rear with a MM type spacer installed.

MrAkalin

Fweasel I plan on doing exactly what you just said. I've read that people who do cut there springs are pleased with the results. I don't see a problem with cutting the springs if all you're doing is like cutting one coil, not trying to slam it by cutting the springs like the import folks

black6spdz

iTrader: (11)

I was not sure on the front springs obviously the rear you can only cut the big end. I took about 3/4 off the front and close to 1 off the rear with mm spacers car sits with just a touch of rake and still rides good. I did not want it as low as h&r was the reason for cutting and not buying and so far I am happy with the results. Just needs an alignment.

Fweasel

iTrader: (6)

pics, or it didn't happen.

LS BRAVADA

iTrader: (4)

Yea. Look at the time frame. Within 4 hour period he is asking how to cut the springs to a completed job.

black6spdz

iTrader: (11)

Here is the finished results

casey02ws6

iTrader: (2)

That looks awesome. How is the ride? Did you need the MM spacers to get that stance?

MN_V

iTrader: (5)

The answer is yes on the MM spacers. I was going to cut my springs about 1/3 up front and 2/3 in the back but then I got back to MN here and have changed my mind... crap roads. Maybe someday when it's not a DD

black6spdz

iTrader: (11)

Yeah I used the mm spacers and trimmed the bump stops. The ride is actually better than I thought it would be, it does not bounce much if at all. I know the roads in Michigan suck too.

bmylez

iTrader: (3)

Everyone always cringes at the mention of cutting springs, but the main point to consider is if the OEM springs are linear or progressive. The V springs are linear, making them acceptable to cut. The H&R springs are progressive so that they maintain similar to stock feel while being much lower than stock.

MN_V

iTrader: (5)

just curious how do you know the stock springs are linear?

Naf

iTrader: (1)

You know there is another solution...

Much safer

Look up hyperco springs and order shorter springs...Make an adapter for the lower arm and your done

bmylez

iTrader: (3)

You can tell if a spring is linear/progressive just by looking at it. Linear springs have even spacing between every coil whereas progressive springs start out widely spaced and then get tighter near the bottom.

nascarnate326

iTrader: (1)

I have cut springs and love it. Nice and smooth, handles well, and looks pretty good IMO:

BigBlock.Condor

You guys have basically convinced me to cut mine instead of buying h&r's . The only question now is how much I want to cut. Decisions decisions

Naf

iTrader: (1)

Its a bad idea or else you wouldnt have asked...