Suspension spring discussions (The Mother Thread)
05-12-08, 11:29 AM
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I have done research and I know the Df210 are the only ones available, someone told me about the Gf210 so i thought I would throw it in there. My original plan was to get coils but the prices are up there for a decent set.
05-12-08, 02:55 PM
#197
I spent hundreds on H&R springs with Bilstein HD struts - I would never do it again especailly since now there are many coilovers to choose from. If all you want is a drop then DF210's are fine. If you want a drop plus adjustability then obviously coilovers are the way to go. I wish I had bought them.
05-12-08, 11:14 PM
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i recently had to transfer my tanabes fron one car to the other and while i was doing it, i saw the grinder right there and well...ive been happy with the tanabes but ive always wanted the rear just a lil bit lower. like 1/2 inch. and i always here bad things about cutting springs. but i cut a bit anyway. only i was a lil b**ch about it and only cut half a coil on the rear springs. i didnt want to risk my ride being really bouncy and ruining the springs. other than that, i dont kno much about cutting the springs.
05-13-08, 07:25 AM
#202
Not to mention shorter springs will blow struts even faster since the inner strut portion still moves the same distance. Even if you trim bump stops to the bare minimum I think you will be disappointed in how the ride and their longevity.
DF210's are the shortest still made to my knoweldge.
DF210's are the shortest still made to my knoweldge.
05-13-08, 07:54 AM
#203
if you're considering cutting springs, wave goodbye to your ride quality and shocks.
the remedy to blowing shocks when cutting springs is short stroke shocks. they can handle the much lower travel of the suspension.
i've run cut springs on the last two cars i've had, with no problems, other than really stiff and bouncy, once the shocks blew.
so warn girls before they get in.
the remedy to blowing shocks when cutting springs is short stroke shocks. they can handle the much lower travel of the suspension.
i've run cut springs on the last two cars i've had, with no problems, other than really stiff and bouncy, once the shocks blew.
so warn girls before they get in.
05-13-08, 11:37 AM
#208
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Cut springs are for ricers. i would never cut springs personally.
I agree with PD, I could understand it if there was NO product made ANYWHERE.
Try to find coilovers.
I agree with PD, I could understand it if there was NO product made ANYWHERE.
Try to find coilovers.
05-13-08, 12:12 PM
#209
It is quite imprecise because you don't often know the spring rates. Cutting them you'll not know what ride qualities you'll get once installed. Spotting the hack jobs are easy. Adjustable coils/bags go down the street smooth or a touch of firmness. Guys on springs usually have 1 finger gap or there abouts and are still smooth. The stiff bouncy rides...hack job. It may look fine sitting in a parking lot but driving it...
It is also a sure way to test how good your suspension bushings hold up to little to no suspension travel. All those little rubber parts that support something heavy like engine, tranny, control arm...those parts become shock absorbers for the constant jarring ride. Nothing like a stiff bouncy ride to test how well your car body is welded together also. Once it begins squeaking and creaking...
It is also a sure way to test how good your suspension bushings hold up to little to no suspension travel. All those little rubber parts that support something heavy like engine, tranny, control arm...those parts become shock absorbers for the constant jarring ride. Nothing like a stiff bouncy ride to test how well your car body is welded together also. Once it begins squeaking and creaking...
