Cutting Springs??
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Cutting Springs?? I was just going to order a Eibach pro-kit but i have had a few people throw the ideal of just cutting the stock springs. I have never done this before and was just looking for experienced guys and gals that have cut them, and how many coils to cut? I am running big and littles 27" back tires and i believe the front are somewhere close to 25 1/2" (have to remeasure). Anyway the guy who i purchased the wheels and tires from said he had 1 1/2 coils cut off the backs but he was running coil-overs on the front. My question is if i take 1 1/2 coils off the rears would i need to take 1 coil off the front? (i dont wont the rake look) If anyone has any advice or pics plz post up pics and give the details. Thanks in advance.
I wouldn't go more than a full coil, otherwise the car will be too low and will hit the bumpstops constantly. I've got a full coil cut and the ride is great, it's actually better than stock since I replaced the DeCarbons with Bilsteins, and the stance is perfect - not slammed, but no longer 4x4 status.
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Verdad Gallardo That's odd, my car sits significantly higher than a car on Sportlines. And as far as it riding like ****, what shocks did you have?
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or didn`t you count that coil?
Where did you cut? like the left or like the right?
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i think they don`t count the first coil because ìt`s "flat"
why can`t anyone that have cut ta springs before answer??
Don't listen to the naysayers. 1 coil = 1 inch roughly. Like Latch said the ride & handling will be fine and you'll have the look you want.
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Well I have 28'' Hoosier Radials on back of my car and when i cut the springs it gave it a nice stance. I would do it in like halfs you dont wanna cut to much because its going to settle when you start driving the car around..
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Now i have cut my springs.
i cut 2 coils in front and 1,5 coil in the back. I think it`s almost like sportlines.
I have 20" rims and i`m satisfied with the drop in the front but going to do hose mod to in the back. The suspension is very stiff in the front...but looks is everything
i cut 2 coils in front and 1,5 coil in the back. I think it`s almost like sportlines.
I have 20" rims and i`m satisfied with the drop in the front but going to do hose mod to in the back. The suspension is very stiff in the front...but looks is everything