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Posted by 9cobra9 (Member # 4470) on :
 
i want to lower my car abount 3 inches. and some one i know sais they can cut the springs for me. what would u guys do, cut or buy new ones? and if i buy new ones what kind can i get that will drop me about 3 inches. thanks
 

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Posted by Sicc98GT (Member # 1862) on :
 
you could cut the spring but i wouldnt reccomend it, it will ride horribly and i think it will sacrifice handling...3 inches is a pretty significant drop, too much if you ask me! i would reccomend buying new springs for sure. i personally like my steeda springs!
 

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Posted by blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
cut springs are for ricers.
 

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Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
if i install sportlines on there and cut 1 coil it will look awsome give me a call i can do your job at my shop. call me and we can talk about it. thanks, shaun
 

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Posted by Black94 5.0 (Member # 655) on :
 

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Originally posted by PurpleNotch:
if i install sportlines on there and cut 1 coil it will look awsome give me a call i can do your job at my shop. call me and we can talk about it. thanks, shaun

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You would take a Sportline spring AND cut a coil off?...

 

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Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
Yeah sportlines are damn low as it is. If you want to drag your exhaust over every driveway you hit than cut the springs. Otherwise I'd run the sportlines as is or better yet run eibachs pro kit.
 

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Posted by losbadgt (Member # 4394) on :
 
i have the eibach springs and i cut a coil in the front, and i have no problem with performance.
 

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Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 

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Originally posted by losbadgt:
i have the eibach springs and i cut a coil in the front, and i have no problem with performance.

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Well basically what you are doing when you cut a coil is effecting the overall spring rate. Some people don't mind the change while others say it ruins the ride. It just comes down to what you are looking to achieve.
 

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Posted by Falcon50driver (Member # 3852) on :
 
Air bags
 

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Posted by sn8k (Member # 574) on :
 
Coilovers

[ May 13, 2004, 10:26 PM: Message edited by: sn8k ]
 

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Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 

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Coilovers

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Coilovers

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This is the best way to put the car where you want it

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Then you can put it back to a better height on your second body kit
 

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Posted by TRIX02GT (Member # 2844) on :
 
I had Mier racing springs on my 02 (1.25" drop)...i wasn't satisfied so i cut a coil off and it was slammed but the ride quality was not that good.

I went with sportlines in the end and i'm very happy...oh yeah and tokico shocks.

I HAVE THE OLD SPRINGS SITTING AROUND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRY THEM OUT IF THEY FIT!

PM ME
 

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Posted by hoppin50 (Member # 3338) on :
 
what ever springs u get make sure they are stiff springs otherwise when u cut then they will bottom out very easyily. if u do decide to cut them i suggest 3\4 of a coil in the front and the back is tricky cause if u cut to much your spring will fall out when u go sidways over a bump i went through alot to give my car the real low look. then i just gave up and put air bags in it now its really low. i can tuck 18"s in the front
 

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Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
i tuck 20's in the front of my 87 the trick was coilovers i set it exactly where i wanted. for a newer cobra the springs reallt dont need to be cut because with sportlines and no isulators its so low you can barely ride over speed bumps.
 

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Posted by 9lbpony (Member # 3510) on :
 
I'd also vote for coilovers. The wheel rate is far superior to dropped springs with the strut in a different line. Plus you can put the car at different heights depending on need. Drop it to the ground for a show and put it back at a drivable height for the ride home. Having had coilovers on my GT I won't use a non-adjustable spring on any of my other cars. Why guess at the height you want when you can dial it in exactly?
 

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Posted by 9cobra9 (Member # 4470) on :
 
what brand coil overs? how much? and how low cand they go. thanks
 

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Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
I run a cheaper coilover from x2c motorsports that cost a few hundred bucks and the ride height adj. all depends on what lenght of spring you choose.
 

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