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Old May 1, 2003 | 11:04 AM
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Ok, I got lowering springs on my car right now. But its sittin too high for my liking. I just wanted 2 know if there's any way to lower it using those springs. BUT without cutting the springs. If there isn't another way, I guess I'll just have to cut em...
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either cut them or go get some coil-overs
Old May 1, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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Is it true about how if u cut ur springs, the ride's bumpy as hell? I've heard 2 different sides to that.
Old May 1, 2003 | 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by Red Hot EX
Is it true about how if u cut ur springs, the ride's bumpy as hell? I've heard 2 different sides to that.
When you cut springs, it increases the effective spring rates. That will make the ride harsher because it would require more weight to compress the springs.
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dont cut them. how long have you had them on the car? when i put my springs on the initial drop was only about 2 inches, after about a month or so they settled to where they are now, a total of 3.25 inches
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yeah you gotta let em settle...
Old May 1, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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Good springs don't have to settle.
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Originally posted by C Rich
Good springs don't have to settle.
Name one brand of springs that don't have to settle, and proof of it.
Old May 1, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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Originally posted by NoReverse95Teg
dont cut them. how long have you had them on the car? when i put my springs on the initial drop was only about 2 inches, after about a month or so they settled to where they are now, a total of 3.25 inches
Yea, I got Tenzo-R's and they're spozed to be a 2" drop I think. Guess I'll just wait a while....
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that would be your best bet, as opposed to cutting them now, and having them settle TOO low later on



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