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wc-623
04-28-2002, 08:56 PM
im cutting the coil springs 3 in. do yall think thats to low?:confused:

87accordlxi
04-28-2002, 09:17 PM
dont do it man. 3 inches is way too much. it'll ruin your ride, and comprimise the handling of your car.

wc-623
04-28-2002, 09:26 PM
i drag race alot do you think it will hurt my et.s

damackz
04-28-2002, 10:54 PM
man it will totally ruin tha ride, 3 inches is meant for like a total lowrider slammed style. U dont want to drag race in that it could really hurt ur suspension. Get lowering springs!!!!

88Ex-i
04-28-2002, 11:17 PM
if you want to go that low, then get coil-overs, other wise if you want to save money, get springs. Cutting the springs is bad, unless you really want to..........I wouldn't do it though

MoonScryer
04-29-2002, 10:43 AM
Lowest drop you can get with ordinary springs in I think 2.5" with some Sprints; they are only $100. It's worth it to buy them.

superaccord
04-29-2002, 11:22 AM
I found springs that drop the car 3.25 fro chikara. right on huh? thats low

YK86
04-29-2002, 12:14 PM
If you drag race DON'T do it. I cut mine and dropped it 3.25"+ and threw in some new struts but only for looks. You'll have more trouble getting the tires to stick screwing your 1/4 mile times.

TeKKnoTeKK
04-29-2002, 04:23 PM
you are asking for trouble if you cut them wc....your car is gonna bounce like hell and it is gonna put added wear and tear on the rest of your suspension. IT'S A BAD IDEA. But you are gonna do what you want so what the hell does it matter what I think?

87Hybrid
04-29-2002, 06:59 PM
Cutting the springs that much will cause too much weight transfer to the rear on the launch and cause your ET to go up.

wc-623
05-02-2002, 07:38 PM
i got the springs cut and put them on and the car rides and handles fine.

Jims 86LXI HB
05-02-2002, 08:03 PM
So how much did you cut them?

smufguy
05-04-2002, 09:38 PM
dude, if u drag race u know this more than me. for hard starts, since ours is a fwd, the back dips a lot like hell. if u cut your coils, ur gonna be in a bid booboo. spend a lil more and get performance. beside, for better friction and contact, u need bigger tire wall. so lowering and drag racing is not much of a handy combo. Do think about it. good luck

TeKKnoTeKK
05-04-2002, 10:29 PM
there is nothing to think about, he already did it :lol

smufguy
05-05-2002, 08:48 AM
oh shit yeah :devil: hahaha, you got me :D

wc-623
05-05-2002, 08:34 PM
i kinda quit racing going for looks now but if anyone tempts me ill still burn em to low or not.:D

88LXiHB
05-06-2002, 06:42 AM
Originally posted by wc-623
i kinda quit racing going for looks now but if anyone tempts me ill still burn em to low or not.:D

Now I want to race you http://forums.off-topic.net/images/smilies/naughty.gif

wc-623
05-06-2002, 08:38 PM
whatcha got in yo car?

88LXiHB
05-06-2002, 09:38 PM
I was going to answer with a shadowy-street-racer-ish "I dont know" type reply, but I forgot it was in my sig...:(

wc-623
05-06-2002, 09:40 PM
lets talk about my coilovers

88LXiHB
05-06-2002, 10:03 PM
Check your PMs...