I hear people talk about cutting stock springs. I heard it screws your suspension up, i didnt think it would but what if you are just using the car to cruise around in everyday and not for performance and racing. Would it still mess ur suspension up. If it gives it a stiff ride than that is the lease of my worries.
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yeah yeah i guess 200 is well worth it versus 900.
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Yeah imma get the kyb gr-2 gas. I can get them for $250 but $400 dang thats expensive. If you paid 400 for yours you got your a** ripped.LUNAR said:Yes it is but dont forget about the $400 for kybs to go with them!
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There is absolutely no reason to cut spring when you have several options to go with. I bout some progress springs brand new for about 150.00.
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Espelier ASD springs: $95
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/garagesale.htm
That's as cheap as it gets.
http://www.roadraceengineering.com/garagesale.htm
That's as cheap as it gets.
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Ohh ok i got ya. Yeah i just looked at those. That would be a bad ass setup with some lowering springs.Phil said:
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Correct. You *can*.gt_02 said:
You just shouldn't. For a variety of reasons, including that they aren't damped correctly for the stiffer spring, and that they (on average) won't last very long.
SO being that the springs are stiffer wouldnt that alleviate more pressure off of your struts. I have never had any problem running aftermarket springs on stock struts or shocks. I have had 4 eclipses and 3 civics that were all done this way and never had any issues at all. In fact it was a much better ride than the stock springs. I am not trying to argue with anyone but just letting the kid know that it can be done without harm or issue to the struts. Just make sure if you lower it yourself you dont cut off your bump stop or maybe then you will have issues.
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so explain why most everyone who has put aftermarket springs on stock struts blow them within 2 months? And depending on what you consider a "good ride," I have never been in a vehicle that was lowered and the ride was more comfortable than stock.
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I agree with skippy on how u can use stock struts and shocks when you lower the car. I know plenty of people who use stock struts or shocks. I dont agree with how the ride quality is better but if he means that the handling is better than yeah hes right but comfort, nah its not as comfortable as stock. Everybody who believes you cant use stock struts and shocks look at the 5th bullit http://eibach.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.exe/0563.1.1812128666000032232 now adjustable damper shocks are recommended but not required.
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if you don't have upgraded struts to go along with your new stiffer springs you're gonna bounce all over the place when you go over bumps and such. I had sportlines on stock struts for about two weeks because I was stupid and didn't wanna wait and it was horrible. Get the upgraded struts and you won't regret it.
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