Today I saw someone at work (I work in a auto shop) cutting their springs to lower their car. I just wanted to know what my fellow Maxima owners think about spring cutting.

 

BAD BAD VERY BAD. just need to spend the money and get real lowering springs

 

generally it's not a good idea
it will usually give a poor ride and can be unsafe if done incorrectly

But I did actually just cut my springs today on my prelude. I only did it because nobody makes lowering springs for that car so it was my only option for lowering. I just cut one coil and there is still tension against the strut so the spring cannot come loose even when fully extended. For the maxima, there are plenty of cheap options for lowering springs so do it the right way.

 

but it's a honda?!

 

whats the matter with hondas?
if you cut ur springs ill drive down to florida to slap u
i new a guy i went to highschool with that did it on his accord and when he would hit speed bumps or any large bump the car would bounce like a buick

 

The bad thing about is if done incorrectly you run the risk of the spring coming out. And the worst part is... some people usually cut too much off.

I knew one guy who wanted to drop half his ride height... so he was going to cut the springs in half.

 

DONT DO IT, Dangerous, And it will kill your suspension! BUY SPRINGS THAT WILL LOWER YOU CAR!!!

 

I just took my springs out completly, so now my underbody scrapes along the ground when i drive, makes for some cool lookin sparks to match the flame paint job i got

 

woohoo, honda power!!!



if your subaru is still this reliable after 23 years, I'll be impressed

 

what made you decide on that 82 prelude craig? it sorta makes me giggle its kinda funny for some odd reason. Im sure youve got it all pimped out electrical-wise!

 

so will I...let's hope so

 

I've just always liked the 1st gen prelude for some reason. I dont have a lot of other plans for the maxima other than maint. so I wanted something else to mess around with and this is a cheap car to do that (bought it for $450).
In the next week or so, I'll be adding power locks and remote keyless entry

 

cutting the springs will heat them up which can change the temper and potentially cause premature failure

 

this is still not closed??

 

just save $200 bucks and get a set of intrax springs

 

tell the manager