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thump dogg · 09-22-2003, 11:05 PM

I have the Eibach prokits with KYB AGX. The prokits are a very small drop. I want to cut them to make my car lower.

Is there a way I can cut them while on my car?
Also the top and bottom coil to a flat right, if I cut it the coil will be at an angle will that be a problem?

Any help would be great!

*radhaz* · 09-22-2003, 11:49 PM

Cutting springs is a real hit or miss process that is best just not done.

Why not try to sell the springs you have now and by some with a ride height that you want?

s14slide · 09-22-2003, 11:50 PM

If you just put them on, let them settle. Also dont' cut them, it's completely stupid. You'll do more harm than good and suspension travel is already limited as it is, more so w/ the drop. [loudspeaker voice]I repeat, do not cut your springs. You WILL regret it.[end loudspeaker voice] I you decide to do this against my caution, you will be doing this ----> :hammer: to yourself. Capiche. Search and learn young one. The red button is your friend.

hondaguy · 09-23-2003, 12:23 AM

bad idea bro when i bought my car it had cut springs in the front the ride was so harsh i started driving my car less and less then i bought the tein dampers

and when you have cut springs you have poor tire contact and compromised handeling,in other words dont do it thank you n good luck

s14falcon · 09-23-2003, 09:45 AM

Once again, in case you didn't read the other four or so posts, do not cut your springs. If you really want more drop and these ones are unbearable, sell them and get a set of sportlines, they drop more than the pro kits.

Yoshi · 09-23-2003, 11:27 AM

hope you got new dampers along with your springs. if you go lower on stock dampers, have fun replacing blown shocks/struts.

knightrider · 09-23-2003, 11:46 AM

i am wondering how long have you had the pro kits, you have to give them time to settle, once they settle, they will be lower, if your still not happy, go buy new springs, and try to get as much for your pro kits as you can, dont cut your springs, you have no idea what your doing, even ppl that know what they are doing still run the risk of killing themselves, its not a smart idea, thats what separates us from the honda ppl

thump dogg · 09-23-2003, 01:43 PM

Thanks for all the help. I guess I should go with some sportlines...

knightrider · 09-23-2003, 04:10 PM

thanks for being smart and taking everyones advice

pinoydrifter · 09-23-2003, 06:37 PM

If your really concerned with ride hight... get coilovers! You can get basic Tein dampers for not much more that prokits and new shocks. Hope this helps- cheers

proj240sx · 09-23-2003, 08:33 PM

cut springs w/ stock shocks (will blow soon if not blown) = Bouncing around everywhere. i love it when i see a ricer just bouncing all over the road, dont they get tired of that shiet?

Fastback180 · 09-23-2003, 08:45 PM

Use a plasma cutter.

But don't cut your springs man.

PF_Doom · 04-03-2006, 06:22 PM

What would be the cheapest/safest way to cut springs? I am also looking for a inexpensive way to lower my car. I'm planning on getting coilovers in the future, but I just want my shit to look clean for the time being.

**ThatGuy** · 04-03-2006, 06:27 PM

You bumped a thread from 3 years ago to ask this? DO NOT CUT YOUR SPRINGS! Just save up the money and buy lowering springs, or if you plan to track the car, coilovers. DO NOT CUT YOUR SPRINGS! DO NOT BUMP DEAD THREADS!

09-22-2003, 11:05 PM	#1
thump dogg Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	help cutting springs? I have the Eibach prokits with KYB AGX. The prokits are a very small drop. I want to cut them to make my car lower. Is there a way I can cut them while on my car? Also the top and bottom coil to a flat right, if I cut it the coil will be at an angle will that be a problem? Any help would be great!

09-22-2003, 11:49 PM	#2
radhaz Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SD SoCal / Jax, Fl Posts: 659 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cutting springs is a real hit or miss process that is best just not done. Why not try to sell the springs you have now and by some with a ride height that you want? __________________ Need a 96 driver side window switch. Feel free to pm me with a price

09-22-2003, 11:50 PM	#3
s14slide Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Nippon Age: 43 Posts: 630 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you just put them on, let them settle. Also dont' cut them, it's completely stupid. You'll do more harm than good and suspension travel is already limited as it is, more so w/ the drop. [loudspeaker voice]I repeat, do not cut your springs. You WILL regret it.[end loudspeaker voice] I you decide to do this against my caution, you will be doing this ----> :hammer: to yourself. Capiche. Search and learn young one. The red button is your friend. __________________ = My day

09-23-2003, 12:23 AM	#4
hondaguy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: salinas monterey seaside area Age: 40 Posts: 550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bad idea bro when i bought my car it had cut springs in the front the ride was so harsh i started driving my car less and less then i bought the tein dampers and when you have cut springs you have poor tire contact and compromised handeling,in other words dont do it thank you n good luck __________________ if i had a dollar for every dollar i put in my car.........i would have all my money back

09-23-2003, 11:27 AM	#6
Yoshi Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Washington Age: 48 Posts: 3,003 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: Yoshi Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hope you got new dampers along with your springs. if you go lower on stock dampers, have fun replacing blown shocks/struts. __________________ www.360realms.com/S13-S15

09-23-2003, 09:45 AM	#5
s14falcon Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: south florida Posts: 574 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Once again, in case you didn't read the other four or so posts, do not cut your springs. If you really want more drop and these ones are unbearable, sell them and get a set of sportlines, they drop more than the pro kits.

09-23-2003, 11:46 AM	#7
knightrider Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: san diego Age: 41 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i am wondering how long have you had the pro kits, you have to give them time to settle, once they settle, they will be lower, if your still not happy, go buy new springs, and try to get as much for your pro kits as you can, dont cut your springs, you have no idea what your doing, even ppl that know what they are doing still run the risk of killing themselves, its not a smart idea, thats what separates us from the honda ppl __________________ Drift_ Into A Mountain Jim Wolf Technology Stock CA18DET-SR T25-greddy FMIC-JWT SR Lightened FLywheel-300zxTTclutch-SR20DET JWT tuned Ecu

09-23-2003, 01:43 PM	#8
thump dogg Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for all the help. I guess I should go with some sportlines...

09-23-2003, 04:10 PM	#9
knightrider Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: san diego Age: 41 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks for being smart and taking everyones advice __________________ Drift_ Into A Mountain Jim Wolf Technology Stock CA18DET-SR T25-greddy FMIC-JWT SR Lightened FLywheel-300zxTTclutch-SR20DET JWT tuned Ecu

09-23-2003, 06:37 PM	#10
pinoydrifter Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If your really concerned with ride hight... get coilovers! You can get basic Tein dampers for not much more that prokits and new shocks. Hope this helps- cheers

09-23-2003, 08:33 PM	#11
proj240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Age: 41 Posts: 479 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	cut springs w/ stock shocks (will blow soon if not blown) = Bouncing around everywhere. i love it when i see a ricer just bouncing all over the road, dont they get tired of that shiet? __________________ 90 RPS1345 hybrid thingy & 01 IS300

09-23-2003, 08:45 PM	#12
Fastback180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: NoVA at heart Posts: 939 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Fastback180 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Use a plasma cutter. But don't cut your springs man. __________________

04-03-2006, 06:22 PM	#13
PF_Doom Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What would be the cheapest/safest way to cut springs? I am also looking for a inexpensive way to lower my car. I'm planning on getting coilovers in the future, but I just want my shit to look clean for the time being. __________________ *RMS13*

04-03-2006, 06:27 PM	#14
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You bumped a thread from 3 years ago to ask this? DO NOT CUT YOUR SPRINGS! Just save up the money and buy lowering springs, or if you plan to track the car, coilovers. DO NOT CUT YOUR SPRINGS! DO NOT BUMP DEAD THREADS! __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis