tash.lupo Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 im really stuck.. should i cut my springs i want my back end lower and to do that i got to cut the springs is it to dangerous or is it okie cause people say im an idiot if i do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bickerton Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Grey area, basically no, really shouldnt as they have specifically been made to that design etc for a reason, that said people do it alot, some fail most don't, up to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Don't cut the springs.A coil spring is made with progressive tensioning, so it isn't as stiff in the middle as it is at the ends, if you chop the stiffer part out you could potentially end up with a very bouncy ride.You're also putting a lot of extra strain on the shock absorbers which will in turn lead to blowing the shock seals and you'll need new shock absorbers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairey Fairy Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Let her do it........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bickerton Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Basic rule i follow is, if i need shorter springs, i buy shorter springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Basic rule i follow is, if i need shorter springs, i buy shorter springs.And shocks to match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tash.lupo Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 i got ta tecnix coliovers and at the back i have taken the adjusters out but still not low enough :-\ ....what if i chop a little off?? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jase Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Dont be a retard!!Whats next chop your steering wheel off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Good idea, just don't put them back on the car.People have been chopping springs for years and you'll probably hear of more people who have had no issues than this those who have. If you have a friendly welder you could get the bottom strut mount mount lowered.You haven't mentioned whether you have taken the adjusters out; good for another 10\20mm as far as I am aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris c Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 or buy some fk silverline rear springs they are shorter than the ta springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tash.lupo Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 them springs expencive? as im normaly skint lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 i chopped mine and was fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tash.lupo Posted March 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 did you chop off alot? what did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherReeve Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I cut my standard springs i dont care i've cut spring before and i will do it again. I cut both front and rear and i'm very happy with the stance, hight and ride, bouncy though...Feel free to abuse.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I cut my standard springs i dont care i've cut spring before and i will do it again. I cut both front and rear and i'm very happy with the stance, hight and ride, bouncy though...Feel free to abuse..Does your insurance know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jase Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 I cut my standard springs i dont care i've cut spring before and i will do it again. I cut both front and rear and i'm very happy with the stance, hight and ride, bouncy though...Feel free to abuse..you are a prime example of why my insurance has went up 40% in the last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherReeve Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Does your insurance know.Yes Brenda, Ofcourse they know. No they don't.you are a prime example of why my insurance has went up 40% in the last year Yes, I am soo sorry. It IS totally my fault insurance went up, i did this all single handedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 'A' prime example, not 'The' prime example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherReeve Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Well you cant impress everyone lol! I may aswel get the blame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 You'll always get the blame young man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Yes Brenda, Ofcourse they know. No they don't.Well done on admitting to insurance fraud...Idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Companies such as FK can supply springs at pretty much any length and compression rate you want, they would normally be around £60 per pair.When I was younger I would have just cut them, but im older and not such a pikey these days so ide be spending a little bit of cash to do the job properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherReeve Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Well done on admitting to insurance fraud...Idiot.Who gives a ****. Its my car my life. ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 You won't be saying that when they void your policy after an accidentYou might want to take a look at the forum T&C's under the section headed discouraged behaviour too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherReeve Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Who says im going to have a accident?! Yes blah blah blah hopefully touch wood i wont be in a accident. And i think you will find i have owned a honda civic with cut coilovers, stripped, no dash, straight through buddyclub exhaust, buckets and harnesses without telling the insurance. had a 3 way crash and i got paid £1870 so chin up. Yeah i'll just spend this sunny day reading that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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