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Sprints..1 coil cut..hmmm, how about 2?

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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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Sprints..1 coil cut..hmmm, how about 2?

Well I just installed Sprints on my car today and even with 1 coil cut in the rear, it's uneven. I have about a 1 finger gap in the front and 2 in the rear. Has anyone cut 2 coils off their sprints? I know sprints, uncut, leave little or no travel as it is but with 2 coils cut? I shudder thinking of how little travel I have, even with 2 rings cut from the bump stops. Anyone have 2 coils cut and wanna share their opinion on whether its worth having an even look over loosing travel and ride quality?

Ill have pics tomorrow after I cut (if i do) another coil. Hopefully I can cut it without taking the strut assembly apart.
Old Apr 19, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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I think when you get into the car or maybe have a few passengers and when your rolling it will be even and barely noticable.
Old Apr 19, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Originally posted by ImStockBaby
I think when you get into the car or maybe have a few passengers and when your rolling it will be even and barely noticable.
Ya, everyones telling me not to do it. The springs wont settle anymore because I bought them used and they had ample time to settle long before I got them. I guess the difference isn't too bad but when it's your car you REALLY notice anything that isn't perfect.
Driving me nuts as it is now.

I could pack in 100 pounds of weight into the trunk..but that's just ghetto
Old Apr 19, 2003 | 10:26 PM
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Originally posted by Tapio


I could pack in 100 pounds of weight into the trunk..but that's just ghetto
Time for a bigggggg sound system in the trunK!
Old Apr 19, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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You shouldn't cut coils. If you want to go lower, you shoulda bought coilovers...
Old Apr 20, 2003 | 06:52 AM
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OTS..but the haynes manual says to replace the two nuts that connect the strut and steering knucle...is this necessary??
Old Apr 20, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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Originally posted by ImStockBaby
OTS..but the haynes manual says to replace the two nuts that connect the strut and steering knucle...is this necessary??
No
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