cut them, hit a bump, fuck your shocks, springs fall out, ditch
get some 60mm's on your standard shocks if your tight
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| Author: | Nick-si [ Fri Apr 29, 2011 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Spring cutting |
Hey got a more door si 1.6 basically I bought it for 450 quid engine is on the way out and not willing to spend any more money on it but I want it low, is cutting my springs dangerous? Any advice or tips? How much can I lower it with rs2000 15" wheels with no spacers ( already rubs full lock ) cheers |
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| Author: | Percy [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 12:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
The short answer is: Never cut springs. |
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| Author: | The Loumiester [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
| Author: | DanFraser [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
Cut your springs if you want to force other people's insurance premiums up even more because you have a massive failure and crash. |
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| Author: | Nick-si [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 3:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
Point taken will not be doing it now didn't realise it was so dodgy |
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| Author: | Percy [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
Not to worry, if you keep you eye out cheap lower springs come up for sale quite often. |
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| Author: | Chris [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
Its not dodgy if the springs are parallel and its done properly. (and its only temporary! Shouldn't be long term reallly) But its still not recommended especially when lowering ones are about £30. |
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| Author: | si-george [ Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
alternativly t=you could come to rugby and give me £30 and swap for my 60mm gmax |
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| Author: | Nick-si [ Sun May 01, 2011 8:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
Will my car go -60 with 15" wheels? It rubs at the moment (I know that's a spacing issuse) surely it can only get worse? |
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| Author: | Chris [ Sun May 01, 2011 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
Mine was decked at 60mm with 15" wheels and it was fine. You just need to go easy on the passengers |
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| Author: | fiestasiphil [ Sun May 01, 2011 11:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
mines 60mm lowered on 15s, but you ideally need 195 45 15 size tyres as 195 50 15 will rub more, i had the arch lips trimmed off just on the front |
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| Author: | happypaul [ Mon May 02, 2011 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
cut them, hit a bump, fuck your shocks, springs fall out, ditch get some 60mm's on your standard shocks if your tight |
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| Author: | fezh513 [ Thu May 12, 2011 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
ive cut springs before with no problems. wouldnt cut more than one coil off though. |
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| Author: | happypaul [ Thu May 12, 2011 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
it makes no sense when you can pick up 60mm fiesta springs for £20 
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| Author: | bensouthport [ Wed May 18, 2011 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spring cutting |
i remember when i asked this when i first joined the site... people responses scared the shit out of me in terms of safety aspect and just general 'dont be such a fucking idiot' responses. and im glad i didnt lol, the guy who told me too who had a 96 escort did and his car just fell apart to put it simply. find some cheap ass springs. sorted. and i have that set up, 5mm spaces on front sorts it. obviously right tyres too. nice lowish profile like 45's. anddd i rolled the arches on the back and everything is cool! just make sure you heat the paint up on the arches. |
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