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Cutting Front Springs » Further Lowering

Old Dec 11, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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Cutting Front Springs » Further Lowering

As the subject reads, I want to lower my front end even more.

I was just wondering if anyone knew a cheap/reliable place to do it in the SF/Bay Area? I just want to cut the spring in the front, if you could, please leave relevant contact info and pricing. thx a bunch.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:28 PM
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I have been wanting to lower the front of my stock height ride in order to have the same (or as close as possible) space in the wheel well in front and back, but everyone has advised against cutting the springs. I figure only 1 coil would need to be cut to make it even, but the last thing I want to do is mess up the suspension over such a minor cosmetic issue.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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with the H&R springs I was informed that there are dead coils on the top in which we are able to cut it and wouldn't make a big difference... I might be wrong.. but i'm with you guys I wanna drop it even lower in the front for the sLammed look....
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 08:30 PM
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Re: Cutting Front Springs » Further Lowering

Originally posted by mbphreak
As the subject reads, I want to lower my front end even more.

I was just wondering if anyone knew a cheap/reliable place to do it in the SF/Bay Area? I just want to cut the spring in the front, if you could, please leave relevant contact info and pricing. thx a bunch.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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I have H&R Cup kit on my 320sedan and I can see that there is still a one and a half finger gap in the front between the tires and the fenders. Btw, i am riding on 18" and my tires is 225/40/18. Is this height normal? thanx

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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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i have a cutted H&R springs if u'r interested
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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damn u alwin i think i am gonna do that this weekend....i will tell u how much i spent ok
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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blake p i have a CLK tip for sale and front ebachi springs.. i have both things your looking for front springs and tip selling for 100 for both
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 03:20 AM
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blake p i have a CLK tip for sale and front ebachi springs.. i have both things your looking for front springs and tip selling for 100 for both
Well, I already ordered the 04.5 sport sedan tip...should be arriving any day. I'm interested in the springs though. Were they used? How much would they drop the front and how stiff are they compared to stock? Any pictures would be great so I would know what I can expect the finished product to look like.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 01:42 PM
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the springs are brand new and the car would probably sit level meaning the gap between your wheel well will be the same all around. im sure you wont notice a difference in the ride.
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