Well if you are getting suspension soon and you can deal with cut springs why not just deal with stock ride height?

 

xactly...which is why i still at a 2 inch drop......


i mean i like low and stiff..but to comprimise is foolish and possibaly unsafe

 

ok, so i helped chuki funk put his cut springs on, took a little while because of cheap *** tools...and spring compressor, we ended up not even using the spring compressor and played it dangerous. heres a pic of the front drop. you gotta scrutinize it a little bit to really notice the drop, but its there.

 

yea i was gonna cut my springs decided not to im just getting the same set up jonas has....kyb agx's,groundcontrols........o yea jonas car went in the body shop ill bring it over when its done but i have to see you b4 then to get the parts i need...

 

So you're cutting springs WHY?

People usually cut springs for that lowered "more aggressive" look. Or to lower the center of gravity so it will supposedly handle better.

By cutting springs, you alter the engineered spring rates of the spring, specifically designed to provide a certain ride quality with respect to the shocks and weight of the car. When you cut the springs, you jeopardize the car's suspension support, and you will definitely get negative camber. As far as performance goes, yes you will get a lower center of gravity, but it's definitely not worth ***king up the car's suspension and handling capabilities. Exactly how well do you need to perform on public roads? If youre going to the track, just get some aftermarket springs with engineered spring rates.

By cutting springs, you are sacrificing the car's mechanical condition for appearance. But of course, it is your car and you can do whatever you want with it. I'm just looking out for you.

As for blown shocks handling well, I highly doubt that. The car needs shocks to dampen the bumps on the road. It must be a pretty bouncy ride....

 

I cut my front springs on a 92 s13, i cut 1.5 coils and the front ended up dropping 1.75" not bad, and the feel is good, im glad i didnt go out and pay $400 for springs.

 

doesnt it bounce a lot?

 

No it doesnt bounce, not at all in fact they are quite stiff, i cut the stock spring but i got new Tokicos Gas shocks, so im liking the suspension.

 

Time will tell. The springs will not sit in the hat correctly.

I have had friends cut springs and come away with a lot of problems.

I am glad they are doing well for you though. Keep an eye on them.

 

when you go over some potholes and one of your ******** climbs back into your abdomen, let me know. It has happened to my cousin before. Seriously though, don't cut your springs unless you do some major MAJOR geometry and some drafting and you figure out EXACTLY how much to cut it so that it does not F*** up your ride.

 

Now I remember what happened. It was on a 89 golf. The springs were cut and they went OCTAGONAL yep they were no longer round on the top. They took after the form of the spring hat and went to ****.

 

That sounds horrible...id really save the money and get proper springs.

 

wow thats some crazy stuff. I would jus wait. AT my local import shop they have a bulliton board full of peps selling used springs and whatnot. I got my RS*R's from dat board. Let me know anything u need and i'll keep an eye out for ya

 

i only cut the front sprins, and it does handle better... its coo

struts were blown already... and its not bouncy at all its firm



heres a pic


not a real big difference.. about 1.75inch drop

 

Well it looks nice