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Old 10-20-12, 11:21 PM
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Default new springs or cut coils???

im looking to lower my ride about an inch or so. i was wondering if i should cut the stock coils or if i should by a eibach lowering kit instead?
Old 10-21-12, 04:44 AM
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Cutting springs is bad idea. Search it on Google and do research to see why. Just go with the lowering springs for safety.
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just look in the classifieds for espelirs and get some tokicos

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spend the money and get some springs...
Old 10-23-12, 11:19 AM
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i would go on the lowering spring route. i am right now lowered on oem mk4 springs an they are great.
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Don't. Cut ur springs!! Wait till u have the money and get some on classifieds.
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Originally Posted by BeigeSC
i would go on the lowering spring route. i am right now lowered on oem mk4 springs an they are great.
This the truth right here.
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Never cut springs. Im sitting on kyb shocks and eibach springs and the front has an aggressive drop to it. Make sure that drop is what you can drive with since you can't adjust the height.
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buy a set of old beat to crap coilovers before you cut springs, you'll be bouncing all over the road. Lowering springs re great, but I would recommend coilovers so you have the ability to adjust them to your liking
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try a jdm importer they have used jdm coilovers for under 500 bucks. I will also vote for the never cut your springs route.
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Best bang for the buck is getting TT springs and struts. Check out the supra forums and the classifieds on here. DO NOT CUT YOUR SPRINGS! THEY WILL LOSE INTEGRITY AND STABILITY!
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You can find springs for $250-$300 on craigslist and the classifieds here. Dont cut your springs you dont drive a Honda , bro.
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Get some springs and call it a day
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yep, it is a BAD idea to cut springs as I am sure you have figured that part out! LoL There are a lot of companies that have just springs. However, by the time you buy new struts, you could have bought a bc racing or ksport system. Just a thought.
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