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cutting front springs

Started by _ChiaLX_ , May 23 2006 09:57 AM

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#1 _ChiaLX_

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Posted 23 May 2006 - 09:57 AM

I want to cut my front springs in my V8 Lx.
Before you all go off and say it isnt right or illegal , it is only a temporary measure.
Reason I am doing it is, I need it at the correct ride height before i take it in for a new exhaust and to get more of an idea what clearance i have for wheels.

I know how to remove and cut , what i want to know is

- how many coils should i cut off for a 1.5 inch drop or 38mm?

Is 1 coil too many?
I would like to get this done today as i have the day off.

Cheers
Mick

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#2 Gump

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Posted 23 May 2006 - 12:53 PM

yeah im not a tradie or anything but i was told if your doing this you have to make sure you dont get the springs hot or it stuffs them up and they go snap.

not sure on the answer to your question sorry

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#3 makka

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Posted 23 May 2006 - 01:14 PM

I have already got some cut v8 springs at home if you want them, I had to take them out because they were too low with HQ stubs. thew would be ok if you run torana stubs

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#4 _ChiaLX_

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Posted 23 May 2006 - 01:20 PM

I have done it
cut 1/2 a coil and it did almost nothing.
cut another half coil and it dropped about 1 inch
cut another half coil and it came down about 2 1/2 inches :huh:

It looks way low now but like i said it doesnt matter as it is only temporary
I like the look but have no hope of turning with 8" tyres on the front (only get i/2 turn)

Hey makka I may be interestedin those springs. I will see how i go with narrower wheels/tyres first and let you know.
Pm me a price please as i still might get them off you.

Mick

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#5 Heath

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Posted 23 May 2006 - 03:22 PM

Hey makka I may be interestedin those springs. I will see how i go with narrower wheels/tyres first and let you know.
Pm me a price please as i still might get them off you.

I'll have second dibs :rolleyes:

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#6 GML-31

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Posted 23 May 2006 - 03:27 PM

you putting a v8 in now heath????

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#7 Heath

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Posted 23 May 2006 - 03:44 PM

Stiffer springs can't do too much harm can they? Then again it might not sit very low with only the L6 ontop of them...

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#8 _CHOPPER_

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Posted 23 May 2006 - 07:22 PM

I also have some cut springs waiting for the tip. PM me your details ChiaLX and I'll drop them around. You can then send them to Heath after you've finished playing.