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Old 09-02-10, 10:40 PM
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i was wondering what the main cons and pros of cut springs are they are eibach blue sportline springs that have been cut...
Old 09-02-10, 10:45 PM
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con's: everything
pro's: lower
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
con's: everything
pro's: lower
my car is stock height and it looks okay but if i lower it will look very nice i have a dwp gs with sotck chrome 5 spoke i guess this will be better than cutting my stock springs these springs are eibach blue sportline...
Old 09-02-10, 11:48 PM
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judging by your name, your more then likely to be locally (houston) lol. on the cut springs, ill hold off on it. install the springs and let it settle. then dicide if you want to cut them. but that imo. gl
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dnt cheep out on the suspension
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I got ltune springs and i cut 1 and 1/2 coils off the front , i'm sitting on 19s and the front tires sit jsut a lil tucked in, the ride is nice not bouncy only draw back is i think i blew my shocks out and if i hit a big dip the upper arms will bottom out.. and i had to remove the whole bump stock cause when i cut the springs and reinstalled them, the car rode like ****, like there was no play in the shock to travel, then i removed the bumper stop and it rides alot smoother..

but if you got money or just be patient and save some $$ and get coilovers and do it the right way, i just order my coilovers can't wait
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i dont have much money and the are eibachs and they have been cut already so i have no chice i am buying from a fellow cl member hopefully for a quick nice upgrade then i can get some nicer stuff later whats the verdict fellas i have stock hieght and it looks very weak man....
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its not a honda....really? Cut springs?
Old 09-03-10, 11:27 AM
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no guys lets let him cut his spring. His car his mods. lets stop hating.

On the real? just drive stock like me.
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Ride quality will suffer. If you are looking for the cheap, go for it, but I recomend just saving for a good set. I have cut springs in the past and will never do it again... Just my 2c.
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these are the ones that are on the 4sale section for $150 correct? if so, they are garbage. your are better off cutting ur oem springs if u are just into how the car looks when its parked, cause believe me, when u drive it, you'd wish you had listened. At the end of the day is your car your money to throw down the drain.
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MAN thanks for the all the info and i will defitnely not ever buy cut springs or cut my oem springs i like how my lexus drives right now on the other hand whats the best and chepest pair ofsprings for the 99 gs3 i know eibach is one of the best and chpest does anybody know what site has them for the cheapest i have seen them for 260.
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Originally Posted by 99gs713
MAN thanks for the all the info and i will defitnely not ever buy cut springs or cut my oem springs i like how my lexus drives right now on the other hand whats the best and chepest pair ofsprings for the 99 gs3 i know eibach is one of the best and chpest does anybody know what site has them for the cheapest i have seen them for 260.
take your time and look around. post a WTB thread with a Max budget, see what responses you get.

there was a set of Pro-kit that went for $150 just recently. you may also want to go Tanabe or Teins. Patience and research is key when your on a budget
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
con's: everything
pro's: lower
+1.... Don't cut it.
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Summary: Save your money and dont waste your time.
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