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will it hurt performance to add lowering springs???

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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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ok help... i want to get eibach sportline springs i hav a street car will it hurt my holeshot?? because handeling and acceleration is all i do???


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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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Originally posted by PatriotTA
...I'm not sure how soft or stiff this would be, but you can lower your car by heating your stock springs. It's a lot cheaper, and does the same thing.
Cheaper and more dangerous. Heating them takes the temper out of the spring and would make the metal brittle. The results of sudden spring breakage could be catastrophic.
Old Mar 25, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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Go back and read my post again.

I think with modest power levels you'll be alright with a lowered car as long as you have the appropriate supporting suspension pieces..

HERE are some various spring rates so you can get a general idea of what to expect.

Again, in terms of drag launching stiffer is bad and lower is bad.
For corner carving then lower is good and so is stiffer..

I personally think the SLP level 1 springs are a good compromise between two extremes.. but that's just me.

Shoebox is right on with the heating business.. NOT A GOOD IDEA.. also if you decide to cut your springs do NOT do it with a torch. Use a hacksaw.
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