cut eibach pro kit springs.

Nov 23, 2008 | 11:08 PM

Daygoskater

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cut eibach pro kit springs.

i know alot of you guys disagree with cut springs but i was just wondering has anyone cut their eibach pro kit springs with 1.2 all around..i've cut the front a 1 1/2 coil and it came out how i wanted but the rear i want to cut but scared the spring might fall off..just wondering if anyone here cut the rear eibach springs and how much..i just want to get rid of the two finger gap. thanks!!

Nov 24, 2008 | 12:14 AM

Klinh

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Why don't you try going with the lowest spring pads in the rear first instead of cut.

Nov 24, 2008 | 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Klinh

Why don't you try going with the lowest spring pads in the rear first instead of cut.

I agree.

As for the fronts, i wouldn't cut your springs. Cutting your springs WILL change the dynamics of the spring; thus giving you a harsh bouncy ride with unpredictable occurances.

Nov 24, 2008 | 07:20 PM

Daygoskater

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thanks for the suggestion!! where can i get the spring pads from? hopefully not the dealership..and how much have u guys spend on them?

Nov 24, 2008 | 08:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Daygoskater

where can i get the spring pads from? hopefully not the dealership..and how much have u guys spend on them?

You can get it from the dealer from $10-$20 (depending the thickness of the pads) for 2 pads.

Nov 24, 2008 | 09:34 PM

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hey daygoskater, how does you car feel and ride with the cut springs up front?

Nov 24, 2008 | 11:11 PM

Daygoskater

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cool! what would you suggest getting spring pad #1...would that give me the biggest drop?..as far as how it rides..it didn't really make a big differences in ride quality..it a bit more bouncy but it doesn't bother me at all and also lesser body roll or turns. here a pictures how it is right now..sorry if quality of picture is badd.

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Nov 25, 2008 | 12:06 AM

Klinh

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Dude, your car look perfect !!! Look like you got rubbing problems in the front.

Nov 25, 2008 | 05:18 PM

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Car looks good, bro.

Nov 25, 2008 | 09:04 PM

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yes, nice ride

Nov 26, 2008 | 12:08 AM

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thanks! i just bought the 5mm spring pads..then when i took the ones off the car they were the same...

..so i just cut off 3/4 of coil off and it now level then it was before when it was bullfroggin..will take pic soon and post up when it stop raining.

Nov 30, 2008 | 11:33 PM

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Daygoskater,

Nice ride...What front lip is that and where did you get it?

P

Nov 30, 2008 | 11:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Daygoskater

thanks! i just bought the 5mm spring pads..then when i took the ones off the car they were the same...

..so i just cut off 3/4 of coil off and it now level then it was before when it was bullfroggin..will take pic soon and post up when it stop raining.

Pictures please

Dec 1, 2008 | 05:51 PM

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i have lorinser springs which are technically eibach i cut mine 1 full coil with #1 pads in the rear and #2 in the front but getting shocks is highly suggested. koni yellow adj is the way to go. and camber kit with sways front and rear. youll be a happy driver

Apr 2, 2010 | 04:17 PM

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for you guys who cut the front springs, did you cut the top or bottom of the spring? I don't think there are dead coils on our front springs are there?