Better Shots of the RPM 505s on the SS
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11-16-2009, 11:37 PM
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Torch = bad.
I've always done all my suspension work myself. Cutting the springs was cake. I just used an electric die grinder with a 5" cutoff wheel. I'd maybe use a slightly smaller wheel next time but aside from that it got through the springs like butter without heating them up (heat on springs is how people screw them up and get a bouncy ride).
I've always done all my suspension work myself. Cutting the springs was cake. I just used an electric die grinder with a 5" cutoff wheel. I'd maybe use a slightly smaller wheel next time but aside from that it got through the springs like butter without heating them up (heat on springs is how people screw them up and get a bouncy ride).
so wat all did u do? i guess wat i'm asking is how did u cut them like did u take them out or done it while they where in it?
i'm new to the cuttin springs never done it before
11-17-2009, 08:04 AM
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Yeah it's a piece of cake. For the rear I just pulled the springs, marked where I was cutting, and made the cut.
On the front springs it's a lot easier with the springs off of the strut body, but I left mine on because the top nut was rusted so bad I'd never get them back together if I took them apart. I marked my spot and made the cut, then had to cut the loose coil in two other spots to actually get it removed from the strut assembly.
The main thing is to be careful cutting and don't heat the springs up. Fresh cutoff wheels and patience is the key.
On the front springs it's a lot easier with the springs off of the strut body, but I left mine on because the top nut was rusted so bad I'd never get them back together if I took them apart. I marked my spot and made the cut, then had to cut the loose coil in two other spots to actually get it removed from the strut assembly.
The main thing is to be careful cutting and don't heat the springs up. Fresh cutoff wheels and patience is the key.
11-17-2009, 10:04 AM
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Yeah it's a piece of cake. For the rear I just pulled the springs, marked where I was cutting, and made the cut.
On the front springs it's a lot easier with the springs off of the strut body, but I left mine on because the top nut was rusted so bad I'd never get them back together if I took them apart. I marked my spot and made the cut, then had to cut the loose coil in two other spots to actually get it removed from the strut assembly.
The main thing is to be careful cutting and don't heat the springs up. Fresh cutoff wheels and patience is the key.
On the front springs it's a lot easier with the springs off of the strut body, but I left mine on because the top nut was rusted so bad I'd never get them back together if I took them apart. I marked my spot and made the cut, then had to cut the loose coil in two other spots to actually get it removed from the strut assembly.
The main thing is to be careful cutting and don't heat the springs up. Fresh cutoff wheels and patience is the key.
sweet hopefully me and evan wont have any problems when we do it to mine
11-17-2009, 05:27 PM
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I'm not crazy about silver on silver but that's a personal preference. And I don't like how these wheels look in black or chrome. So from that standpoint I wouldn't go that direction, but that's just because it's a color preference. If you like the black or chrome version, or if you like silver on silver, then go for it. The design itself would look great though as long as you get the car down a little to tie it all together.
11-17-2009, 05:32 PM
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ya i was kinda thinking the same..i am a young kid..so im not really sure what would look good because i see something i like and try to picture it on my car and i just get a vague image but thats really not enough. i just dont want to buy something and not like it.
11-17-2009, 08:39 PM
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For my daily and my power level I'll keep the 275s and avoid all the problems that 315s bring up in daily driving (most cost to replace, more prone to hydroplanning, etc). Granted a big meaty tire would look better, but as it's my full time daily driver and only car now sometimes I have to give up a little in the way of looks for more function.
