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Old 11-23-2008, 11:08 PM
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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!!
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Why don't you try going with the lowest spring pads in the rear first instead of cut.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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hey daygoskater, how does you car feel and ride with the cut springs up front?
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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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much much better pictures from Ling.


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Dude, your car look perfect !!! Look like you got rubbing problems in the front.
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Car looks good, bro.
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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.
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Nice ride...What front lip is that and where did you get it?

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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
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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
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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?
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absolutly gipsy style (at least here in europe)
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that looks real good. i also hate how my springs left me with reverse rake.
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also another question... any rubbing on the front fender liners? or are they removed?
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what bodykit are you on?
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