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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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Has anyone on here ever lowered thier camaro by cutting the springs? I am running a 255/50/16 in the back and a 245/50/16 in the front. If so how many coils did you cut off to make the car sit with the fender wells about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch off the tires??
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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I would just buy lowering springs. It will give the desired stance, but it will ride horribly because you are messing with the spring rate when you cut them.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Strano Springs give a good stance. I plan on getting some in the next few days.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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yeah safer to just buy the springs then to mess your car up by crashing it or mech failure.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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The ride doesn't concern me that much. I have been cutting springs on fox bodies and sn 95 cars for almost 10 years now and have never had any complaints on the ride. Sure it isn't as great as it was before but not really that bad. I could tell ya exactly how many coils to cut off the springs on a mustang and then tell you where shell sit but have no clue with the F bodies. Was just curious. If any one has attempted cutting them please feel free to chime in and let me know. I might be missing something on the f bods.
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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I cut mine 1 and a 1/4 coil on the front and 1 coil in the back. Looks good nice stance, Doesnt ride that bad either. Noiser up front cause I need new struts
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 05:21 AM
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ahhh don't cut the springs!! just invest in better and more performance rounded springs!!
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