Possible extra lows?

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 5:33 pm

Quick question, it may be stupid, but my rear suspension coil springs have about 4 coils at the top that are permanently compressed, can I chop off one or twoof those coils to lower it an extra 20-30mm without trashing the ride? Or is this the same as chopping normal springs?
It just seems that as they are always compressed (even when not fitted to the car) it shouldn't affect the ride, should it?
Sorry if its a dumb question.
Cheers
Adam

Ailfenergy · Post by **Ailfenergy** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 5:47 pm

I know quite few people who have done that. And because I can't afford coilovers at the moment, most likely I will go this route as well.

I heard that people who cut their springs change their shock absorbers more often

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 5:49 pm

I already have Tokico short shocks and whatever lowering springs go with them, they look like non adjustable coilovers, if I was running standard shocks and springs I wouldn't even contemplate it.

Post by **Gayno** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:44 pm

bb1boy wrote:Quick question, it may be stupid, but my rear suspension coil springs have about 4 coils at the top that are permanently compressed, can I chop off one or twoof those coils to lower it an extra 20-30mm without trashing the ride? Or is this the same as chopping normal springs?
It just seems that as they are always compressed (even when not fitted to the car) it shouldn't affect the ride, should it?
Sorry if its a dumb question.
Cheers
Adam

I really wouldn't advise it.

The closely coiled coils at the top are to do with the progressive type of spring they are - the harder you lean on it, the stiffer it gets (I forget the actual name of them)

As always, it's better to save up and get a proper set of adjustable coilovers. A second hand set of BC racing will set you back between £150-£250, just keep an eye out on the forum and ebay.

crigal.bb6 · Post by **crigal.bb6** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:49 pm

As always, it's better to save up and get a proper set of adjustable coilovers. A second hand set of BC racing will set you back between £150-£250, just keep an eye out on the forum and ebay.

Never seen them that cheap. Feel bum raped lol

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:51 pm

Gayno wrote: I really wouldn't advise it.

The closely coiled coils at the top are to do with the progressive type of spring they are - the harder you lean on it, the stiffer it gets (I forget the actual name of them)

As always, it's better to save up and get a proper set of adjustable coilovers. A second hand set of BC racing will set you back between £150-£250, just keep an eye out on the forum and ebay.

Ok mate, that makes sense, thank you.

Post by **Gayno** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:00 pm

crigal.bb6 wrote:
As always, it's better to save up and get a proper set of adjustable coilovers. A second hand set of BC racing will set you back between £150-£250, just keep an eye out on the forum and ebay.
Never seen them that cheap. Feel bum raped lol

I paid £220 for mine

Post by **paul72** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:09 pm

I want to lower my lude at moment but cant afford to for a while but the blokes in fitting bay at work said there heat mine up so they compress more , somehow i dont think this is a good idea really however broke i am

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:13 pm

Yes the slightly more compressed springs at the bottom or top are progressive lowering springs. Quite common now. Especially with OEM.

The "S" express · Post by **honda-hardy** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:13 pm

Heat will make them brittle and they will snap.