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Old May 28, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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cutting springs ?

Has anyone done this? I have Sportline's and i find the driver's side sits about 1/4" higher than the passenger side. Can i get them trimmed without any adverse affects?
Old May 28, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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Cutting springs and heating springs are the worst way of lowering a car
Old May 28, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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I think it's noticeable, but i don't know if anyone else does. I'm a bit of a perfectionist so it bugs me...i was hoping for a solution of some sort, simple if possible.
Old May 28, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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I cut mine before i got airbags and it lowered it alot but it was to low up front and it made my wheels angle a little but when i drag raced on the streets i could not do it on a bumpie road because the car was really really bouncie i would never tell some one to do it just get bags and adjust it
Old May 28, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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Ya, air bags would be nice - but don't they cost $1500 or something like that?
Old May 28, 2003 | 04:54 PM
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i wouldnt cut them......

if u wanna start cutting springs i would prob get stock ones and try it that way first
Old May 28, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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I've cut a few sets of stockers for friends with no adverse effects.
Just use a cutoff wheel instead of a torch and you'll be fine.

Cut 1 coil from fronts and 1.25 coils from rear for around 1 inch drop.

Cut 1.5 coils from front and 2 from rear for the same effect as a Eibach sportline.
Old May 28, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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bags cost me $2000 installed will post pics in a month or so when the car is finished
Old May 28, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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The reason it sits higher is so when you sit in it, it will level out
Old May 30, 2003 | 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by AW/whiteZ-28
The reason it sits higher is so when you sit in it, it will level out
I've heard that before, but find it hard to believe that the car will sink 1/4" when one os average weight sits in it.
Old May 30, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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Well instead of thinking that it won't work and leaving it at that get someone to look while you are sitting in the car and be sure about it
Old May 30, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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Well instead of thinking that it won't work and leaving it at that get someone to look while you are sitting in the car and be sure about it
I agree with you - i will do that.
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