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9cobra9
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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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Red 1999 Cobra #1227
cai, bbk headers, offroad h-pipe, short shifter, 3.73's, magnaflow mufflers, LTW flywheel and 04 cobra clutch,
co-owner of PWA
Posts: 1145 | From: Fremont | Registered: May 2004
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Sicc98GT
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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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Black 98 GT - sold
05 trd off road tacoma
Posts: 485 | From: San Ramon | Registered: Sep 2002
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Blind
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CAFords OG
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cut springs are for ricers.
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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BlackNGold
CaliforniaFords.com
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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 ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
You would take a Sportline spring AND cut a coil off?...
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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mtbaughs
Road Racer
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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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R.I.P. Charlie Bruno Dec 2001
Posts: 2019 | From: Boise, Idaho | Registered: Jan 2004
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losbadgts
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i have the eibach springs and i cut a coil in the front, and i have no problem with performance.
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Why pretent someone u are not, everyone else could see it.
Posts: 3625 | From: redwood city | Registered: Apr 2004
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mtbaughs
Road Racer
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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.
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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R.I.P. Charlie Bruno Dec 2001
Posts: 2019 | From: Boise, Idaho | Registered: Jan 2004
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Falcon50driver
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Air bags ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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Posts: 546 | From: Bay Area 650 | Registered: Nov 2003
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sn8k
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Coilovers
[ May 13, 2004, 10:26 PM: Message edited by: sn8k ]
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Posts: 180 | From: Livermore, CA | Registered: Nov 2001
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mtbaughs
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Originally posted by sn8k:
Coilovers
This is the best way to put the car where you want it
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R.I.P. Charlie Bruno Dec 2001
Posts: 2019 | From: Boise, Idaho | Registered: Jan 2004
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9cobra9
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thanks a lot
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Red 1999 Cobra #1227
cai, bbk headers, offroad h-pipe, short shifter, 3.73's, magnaflow mufflers, LTW flywheel and 04 cobra clutch,
co-owner of PWA
Posts: 1145 | From: Fremont | Registered: May 2004
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Originally posted by mtbaughs:
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Originally posted by sn8k:
Coilovers
This is the best way to put the car where you want it
Then you can put it back to a better height on your second body kit
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'89 - Boss Coupe
'70 - Drop Cutthang
'68 - Cougnut
'87 - 0166, Its real
Posts: 3953 | From: Thebay | Registered: Jul 2002
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TRIXSNK
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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 ![[Cool]](cool.gif) but the ride quality was not that good. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
I went with sportlines in the end and i'm very happy...oh yeah and tokico shocks. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
I HAVE THE OLD SPRINGS SITTING AROUND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRY THEM OUT IF THEY FIT!
PM ME ![[dance]](graemlins/dance.gif)
Posts: 3740 | From: Bay Area | Registered: May 2003
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hoppin50
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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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90 lx with 03 cobra suspension (IRS) on airbags tuckin 18's, 89 vert under construction, 04 pocketbike racing yellow lol
Posts: 33 | From: SACTOWN........."50Reasons" | Registered: Sep 2003
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9lbpony
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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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9cobra9
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what brand coil overs? how much? and how low cand they go. thanks
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Red 1999 Cobra #1227
cai, bbk headers, offroad h-pipe, short shifter, 3.73's, magnaflow mufflers, LTW flywheel and 04 cobra clutch,
co-owner of PWA
Posts: 1145 | From: Fremont | Registered: May 2004
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