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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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Do i need to lower this?

http://www.cardomain.com/id/tinsmax

sorry, i would upload the pics, but i don't know how to

also, a friend of mine said that i can even cut the stock springs i have on my car now (all perfectly even) to lower it. will this do any damage to the struts or anything? is it 100% safe to do?
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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Dont be cheap, buy the eibachs, cut springs ride like *** ne way
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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but then if i get new springs then wont i have to change the struts to? i'm young and i dont have that much $$$
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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If you cut the springs, you'll need more than just struts.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 03:09 PM
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is it true that u cant really change one w/o the other? (springs and struts)
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 04:25 PM
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You could do just springs for now, but it's highly recommended that you get the struts too, since you will be pulling everything apart again when they go bad (and they will). KYB struts are fairly cheap and are decent quality as long as you dont get a big drop, but I personally don't have any experience with those.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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I had sprints with new monroes(OEM struts) The rears were spilling oil in a month. If you never changed out the struts, new springs and struts makes an awesome ride.

Honestly there is no cheap methods.

I have KYB's on sprints, no problem with the sprints drop. Makes it tight and real smooth.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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1. Nice wheels

2. Yes you need to lower.

3. Dont you dare cut your stock springs.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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ha, alright. so the next question, what comes first? the drop or the kit?
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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...the drop or kit. What kit?
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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drop first
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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DROP!!!!, you dont wanna go around with a kit on and a horrible fender gap!
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon91SE
1. Nice wheels

2. Yes you need to lower.

3. Dont you dare cut your stock springs.

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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 04:16 AM
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Stop
Drop
and Roll
Old Jul 26, 2004 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
Stop
Drop
and Roll
I highly recomend against rolling your car. Lowering it with the right suspension could help in this.
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