turbols1_05

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Just wanted to know who decided to heat their springs, instead of buying the lowering springs. Also, whats da difference in handling??

Bud M

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Heating springs ruins them.

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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heating the springs and allowing them to cool slowly would lower the spring rate. That means they would flop around like crazy.

BAT TA

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Heating the springs isn't a good idea. You can find a set of lowering springs in the parts for sale forum for real cheap.

turbols1_05

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THXs for the info guys!! What was I thinking (Just another poor college student)!!

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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I just don't think you would end up with what you wanted. If you still wanted to try it just get some other pair of stock springs at the junkyard or on ebay. BUT please please don't try it on your orginal factory springs!!

CW00BlackTA

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Lots of people cut the factory springs and that works fine for lowering.

turbols1_05

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So I can cut the springs just don't heat them!

DONAIMIAN

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Yes, just make sure you dont put a lot of heat into them (cutting with a blowtorch) But I still say you should just buy springs. Im broke and in college, but id rather do it the way I want it the first time, than to do it half assed for now, and whole assed later.

Hobb3s

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I've got some springs for sale if you're looking for a cheap set

turbols1_05

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pm me Hobb3s

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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If you could use a cutting saw with a water jet or keep spraying cutting oil you should be ok. Very limited travel though. Don't cut progressive rate springs!

leadfoot4

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EXCELLENT way to look at things!!!