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norcalSI
11-18-2002, 08:25 PM
hey quys i just wanted to share with you guys that i lowered my car today. It's hella low. IMO. There is about 3/4 of an inch between my tire and fender. It looks really nice. It makes the car look longer. And i actually feel more confortable driving it that before. I cut the springs to lower it. The ride seems to better just when i hit bumps it really hurts. I can feel it more. The car doesn't rub. I'll post pictures soon. Is there anything wrong with cutting springs? Well thats all for now. Letting you guys know.

2k2civicSi
11-18-2002, 08:29 PM
o man

ep3guy
11-18-2002, 08:31 PM
Originally posted by 2k2civicSi
o man

pobanaitsa
11-18-2002, 08:32 PM
......................... what have you done :o

william
11-18-2002, 08:37 PM
may god have mercy on your struts:angel:

2fastcivic
11-18-2002, 09:07 PM
why did you hurt your ep like that?

2k2civicSi
11-18-2002, 09:12 PM
some one sell this poor kid some stock springs so he can start over

02SilverSiHB
11-18-2002, 09:29 PM
Originally posted by norcalSI
hey quys i just wanted to share with you guys that i lowered my car today. It's hella low. IMO. There is about 3/4 of an inch between my tire and fender. It looks really nice. It makes the car look longer. And i actually feel more confortable driving it that before. I cut the springs to lower it. The ride seems to better just when i hit bumps it really hurts. I can feel it more. The car doesn't rub. I'll post pictures soon. Is there anything wrong with cutting springs? Well thats all for now. Letting you guys know.
I take it your a troll (meaning your hear just to make fun of ep hatch), or you really are for real, and did cut your springs.
That's the worse thing you can do to you car.

02blksi
11-18-2002, 09:38 PM
everytime you cut your springs an angel loses their wings :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(


LOL --just buy some Lowering springs bud, their not pricey!!! -- Joe.

DocofMind
11-18-2002, 09:49 PM
Seriously, you better be careful about your front end.

Basically, you have just eliminated your springs completely. You are just riding on your struts. I expect your tranny, your axles and probably oil pan all to be gone within a years time, if it even lasts that long. One dip and your front end will smash into the ground .


You may look :cool: now, but you will be:'( very shortly

BTW, they have clubs for people like you, its called the Mickey Mouse Club ;)



All in fun, dont take my jokes offensively, just trying to help you out. Learn from others mistakes on this one. You save a few bux here, you end up paying way more for it in the end.

norcalSI
11-18-2002, 10:29 PM
man i feel like a real idiot now. I didn't know that it is bad to cut springs... I mean i know a lot of people who have do it and their cars seem to be fine. Now that i know what i did was stupid do you guys think my car will be okay until january? Just wondering because that is probally be the time when i can afford some coilovers. You know with all the holidays coming i'm kind of short on money. Please do you guys think i'll be okay until then?:confused: :'(

IceD out N CALI
11-18-2002, 11:02 PM
50/50

Suk02Si
11-18-2002, 11:25 PM
You might be okay, just don't drive fast and dodge every dip in the road. Does your car hop around like a drunk clown at normal speeds?

civic hatch boi
11-18-2002, 11:32 PM
i think u'll for sure be fine til january. i had a friend that cut his springs and lasted him over a yr. just really bouncy.

norcalSI
11-18-2002, 11:43 PM
nope my car runs fine during normal speeds...it just bounces around if there are too many bumps....why do you guys say my tranny will get messed up? thanks for your guys help....hope my car lasts till jan...thanks for everything guys....sorry for being dumba$$...recommend any good coilover springs?

IceD out N CALI
11-18-2002, 11:45 PM
if u got the $$ u could get the teins:)

DocofMind
11-19-2002, 02:12 AM
Because your car is so low and has no resistance to bouncing, it causes excess stress on the cv joints. These angles and jolts cause damage to the drive axle which is inserted directly into the transmission.

ssvr6
11-19-2002, 07:35 AM
Just go buy some stock springs and wait. I saw a pair on Ebay for $50.


Steve

PwrDbyB&K
11-19-2002, 04:06 PM
I'll sell u my stock springs for $100 bucks 1500 mi. on them
or if u want better springs or coilovers let me know I'll give you a good price.:D

Jpax
11-19-2002, 04:09 PM
This is got to be a joke....... some one boot that guy, moron

02SilverSiHB
11-19-2002, 04:49 PM
Originally posted by PaXiE
This is got to be a joke....... some one boot that guy, moron
he made a mistake, he just didn't know any better.

ssvr6
11-19-2002, 05:44 PM
Pax -- Again man relax. Not everyone has been blessed with the ability of "all knowledge" like you apparently have.

:rolleyes:


Steve

atl-si
11-20-2002, 10:33 AM
Originally posted by PaXiE
This is got to be a joke....... some one boot that guy, moron
Yeah, give him a break(for now).

Silvershadow
11-22-2002, 12:05 AM
The problem isn't that you cut the coils,it's mainly that there isn't many coils to start with(about 4.3 (frt.)).That's why the jarring ride.Rather than buy used springs use the money towards a NEW set of springs like for example Neuspeed Race Springs for $175 @www.mondacar.com for a2.5" drop.

ssvr6
11-22-2002, 04:47 AM
Yeah, but he says he wants coilovers. Better to take a $50 hit now then have his suspension (and his vertabrae for that matter) take a dump.


Steve

Silvershadow
11-23-2002, 01:22 AM
Maybe NorcalSI can't afford coilovers.Hey NorcalSI check e-bay for item #1872999615.It's a set of coilovers for $275 or less (if u wantta take a chance).