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C-bass · 08-11-2010, 02:19 AM

would anyone want to help me with cutting my springs on my coils...

i know all the negatives that come with cutting springs but i honestly dont care about that haha

i just dont have any tools.

evomike · 08-11-2010, 02:21 AM

do it its a great idea you gotta step it up man

gotvtec? · 08-11-2010, 02:35 AM

There is a correct way of doin it. I think bottom to top. U lookin to spend money cuz my friends shop can ptolly do it

jpalamar · 08-11-2010, 08:12 AM

Wow...

Nick Merrone · 08-11-2010, 02:35 PM

Hes not cutting stock springs i believe, hes cutting his coilovers springs so he can go lower..Nothing wrong with that IMO.

05suby · 08-11-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-bass

would anyone want to help me with cutting my springs on my coils...

i know all the negatives that come with cutting springs but i honestly dont care about that haha

i just dont have any tools.

oh i cant wait for this. please post pics on wfcrew and here when you are done dude.

Evo8kid · 08-11-2010, 05:35 PM

just remember to cut the spring in the middle...in two places...then rotate it clockwise 2.5 times and let sit over night

bigslowchevy · 08-11-2010, 06:30 PM

Did my cobalt inspire you on sunday, haha

Honduh · 08-11-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Merrone

Hes not cutting stock springs i believe, hes cutting his coilovers springs so he can go lower..Nothing wrong with that IMO.

You clearly know nothing about spring rates and how a spring sits.

russiankid · 08-11-2010, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Honduh

You clearly know nothing about spring rates and how a spring sits.

My exact thoughts. Just because people use coilovers to slam cars, doesn't mean they don't come with certain spring rates.

BaggedXtreme · 08-11-2010, 09:11 PM

just take off your wheels find a saw (any kind will work) and cut in the middle of the spring than rotate it till its a double spring it will give you twice the spring rate and a great stance.

Khellen · 08-11-2010, 09:38 PM

Ugh, your car is going to ride like poop. I hope all you use it for is hard parking.

evomike · 08-11-2010, 10:12 PM

If you cut the spring in the correct position you'll be fine, it'll ride fine get over it fools.

knochgoon24 · 08-12-2010, 08:00 AM

Just throwing this out there, but HyperCoil sells springs of various lengths and spring rates. It might be a better option than bouncing off your bump stops all the time with the cut springs.. Not sure how much you're wanting to cut. You can order a higher spring rate on a shorter spring.

http://www.hypercoils.com/

They sell various diameters, so you should be able to find one that matches exactly what you might need.

FocusDude · 08-12-2010, 06:31 PM

I have some bolt cutters in the van, a jack, and impact gun. Stop by whenever with a 6pack and we can knock this out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evo8kid

just remember to cut the spring in the middle...in two
places...then rotate it clockwise 2.5 times and let sit over night

Hahahha

C-bass · 08-14-2010, 02:24 AM

well im looking at it this way. the coilover spring rate is already NOT for my car...

rides like dick...ok. fine. man up. ive had a honda and ive had a go kart. both didnt bother me none.

and i got **** on in the speed game so its gotta be done but you DID inspire my buddy with the cobalt next to you. i think with your help i got through to him and he went for it haha.

and honestly to whoever came in this thread and gave their .02 cents on the dumbness or were being assholes go waste your time somewhere else. Some people just cant swing the cash but still in the game harder than most. go be a dick elsewhere.

and wtf was the point of "wow..." eat a dick dude and get that salty taste out of your mouth.

bigslowchevy · 08-14-2010, 04:51 AM

Haha, well said hombre, I drive mine everyday, and yeah it rides like dick, but I don't care and if you don't it's really the only way if they don't make parts to make your car low do it yourself

wsirianni · 08-14-2010, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Merrone

Hes not cutting stock springs i believe, hes cutting his coilovers springs so he can go lower..Nothing wrong with that IMO.

if hes cutting coil over springs its even worse because the springs on coils have flat spots where they sit on the coil if you cut them you eliminate that flat spot. just get new springs.

wsirianni · 08-14-2010, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khellen

Ugh, your car is going to ride like poop. I hope all you use it for is hard parking.

^^ what he said

twastheglow · 08-14-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-bass

well im looking at it this way. the coilover spring rate is already NOT for my car...

rides like dick...ok. fine. man up. ive had a honda and ive had a go kart. both didnt bother me none.

and i got **** on in the speed game so its gotta be done but you DID inspire my buddy with the cobalt next to you. i think with your help i got through to him and he went for it haha.

and honestly to whoever came in this thread and gave their .02 cents on the dumbness or were being assholes go waste your time somewhere else. Some people just cant swing the cash but still in the game harder than most. go be a dick elsewhere.

and wtf was the point of "wow..." eat a dick dude and get that salty taste out of your mouth.

Hands down the gayest thing I've ever read on TST. Buwahahahahahahahaha

08-11-2010, 02:19 AM	#1
C-bass Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wonder Emporium Member #2665 My Ride: Ms3 iTrader: (1)	Spring Cutting would anyone want to help me with cutting my springs on my coils... i know all the negatives that come with cutting springs but i honestly dont care about that haha i just dont have any tools. __________________ RIP Ryan Sherwood TTT APPROVED.

08-11-2010, 05:35 PM	#7
Evo8kid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Member #1631 My Ride: contributes towards Global warming iTrader: (0)	just remember to cut the spring in the middle...in two places...then rotate it clockwise 2.5 times and let sit over night __________________ TurboTagTeam is my crew chief 1996 Nissan 240sx- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L Turbo Diesel 2008 Audi RS4- 420 HP 4.2L V8 2004 Honda CBR600RR

08-11-2010, 09:38 PM	#12
Khellen Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Saylorsburg, PA Member #5720 My Ride: 05 STi 30R Brotated 400awhp iTrader: (7)	Ugh, your car is going to ride like poop. I hope all you use it for is hard parking. __________________ 2005 Subaru WRX STi - Brotated 30R - 400awhp 1994 Mazda Miata 2008 Honda Accord 2004 Honda S2000 2002 Subaru Outback LL Bean

08-12-2010, 08:00 AM	#14
knochgoon24 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: State College Member #16025 My Ride: '97 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD ╬ '75 Honda CB550F iTrader: (3)	Just throwing this out there, but HyperCoil sells springs of various lengths and spring rates. It might be a better option than bouncing off your bump stops all the time with the cut springs.. Not sure how much you're wanting to cut. You can order a higher spring rate on a shorter spring. http://www.hypercoils.com/ They sell various diameters, so you should be able to find one that matches exactly what you might need. __________________ '97 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD '75 Honda CB550F Super Sport From the State College Area? Join -> PSULPAC - Penn State's Performance Auto Club! See To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. or PM me for more info!

08-14-2010, 02:24 AM	#16
C-bass Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wonder Emporium Member #2665 My Ride: Ms3 iTrader: (1)	well im looking at it this way. the coilover spring rate is already NOT for my car... rides like dick...ok. fine. man up. ive had a honda and ive had a go kart. both didnt bother me none. and i got ** on in the speed game so its gotta be done but you DID inspire my buddy with the cobalt next to you. i think with your help i got through to him and he went for it haha. and honestly to whoever came in this thread and gave their .02 cents on the dumbness or were being assholes go waste your time somewhere else. Some people just cant swing the cash but still in the game harder than most. go be a dick elsewhere. and wtf was the point of "wow..." eat a dick dude and get that salty taste out of your mouth. __________________ RIP Ryan Sherwood** TTT APPROVED.

08-11-2010, 02:21 AM	#2
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	do it its a great idea you gotta step it up man

08-11-2010, 08:12 AM	#4
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	Wow...

08-11-2010, 02:35 PM	#5
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	Hes not cutting stock springs i believe, hes cutting his coilovers springs so he can go lower..Nothing wrong with that IMO.

08-11-2010, 06:30 PM	#8
bigslowchevy Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Member #1335 iTrader: (0)	Did my cobalt inspire you on sunday, haha

08-11-2010, 09:11 PM	#11
BaggedXtreme Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hamilton NJ Member #8561 My Ride: 03 S-10 Xtreme, 67 Chevelle, 90 Jimmy, 02 Night Train & 10 camaro ss iTrader: (1)	just take off your wheels find a saw (any kind will work) and cut in the middle of the spring than rotate it till its a double spring it will give you twice the spring rate and a great stance.

08-11-2010, 10:12 PM	#13
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	If you cut the spring in the correct position you'll be fine, it'll ride fine get over it fools.

08-14-2010, 04:51 AM	#17
bigslowchevy Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Member #1335 iTrader: (0)	Haha, well said hombre, I drive mine everyday, and yeah it rides like dick, but I don't care and if you don't it's really the only way if they don't make parts to make your car low do it yourself

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