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Who has cut a coil on their Eibachs?

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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 05:21 AM
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Who has cut a coil on their Eibachs?

I need the front to be a bit lower to even the wheel gaps and am considering cutting the Eibachs when I install new struts. Has anyone had any adverse effects to this?
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 05:27 AM
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NOOOO dont do it, the rides ganna suck *****, the ride on eibach are already bad and with a cut coil even WORSE! jsut buy new springs i knwo the front sitss real high.
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 05:31 AM
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Shouldn't I be able to adjust it when I install Illuminas? I should be able to soften the struts to allow for a smoother front ride.
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 05:31 AM
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yea but eibacj will become bouncer
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 05:32 AM
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plus you can adjust he strut but not the spring itll always bounce aroung and youll have less travel making the bumps crazy to go over
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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I would suggest getting a different set of springs. Or maybe you could do what Housecor did and put the stock springs in the rear only.
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 09:36 AM
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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I did it man, its a bad idea due to the ride sucks, and in my experience the springs did not sit flush or secure between the strut perchs. It was possible to pop a spring free from the bottom spring perch if the front suspension was over extended. Definately not safe and very uncomfortable.
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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ask IGOR911, he had Eichbachs cut once
Old Nov 13, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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Rice rice baby...

And the ride sucks too...
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