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Old May 30, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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Cutting One Coil

Will Cutting Just One Coil Of H&r Springs Be Ok,need Opinions
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Old May 31, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't make me go into a thousand details.
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Old May 31, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by meanie
NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't make me go into a thousand details.
agreed ... cutting a spring is a horrible idea
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Old May 31, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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its just one coil and the springs are progressive
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Old May 31, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Luke's the man. If he says it is not a good idea, than I would not do it. Save you pennies a bit longer and splurge on some coilovers. It will be well worth it in the end.
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W140 Has No Coilover Setup,besides Will Cutting Just One Coil Ruin The Setupp
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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by maci911
W140 Has No Coilover Setup,besides Will Cutting Just One Coil Ruin The Setupp
you already asked that question and got two answers, youre not going to get a different one by asking again.... :p
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