Is Chopping Springs Really THAT bad?

[JPC]

Isn't chopping springs a Roger Cordial mod ????? rofl

Actually, it's a Floorit mod -

http://forums.austarion.com/viewtopic.p ... t=&start=1

[OLD FART]

Isn't chopping springs a Roger Cordial mod ????? rofl

Actually, it's a Floorit mod -

http://forums.austarion.com/viewtopic.p ... t=&start=1

Is he Rogers dad ??? (his spelling is the same ) :roll: rofl

[AB]

These might be worth a read.
http://www.galantvr4.org/ubbthreads/sho ... =0&fpart=1
http://www.galantvr4.org/ubbthreads/sho ... =1&fpart=1
http://www.galantvr4.org/ubbthreads/sho ... =2&fpart=1

They have all adapted the factory EVO 8 suspension onto their VR4s which requires cutting one coil off the front springs. The reason isn't quite the same, they're doing it to bring it back to the stock ride height and remove the positive camber rather than lower it below stock height but it's still the same method and the springs remain captive in their case.

I'm not saying I recommend you cut your springs, just pointing out that there is another side to the argument.

[JPC]

Isn't chopping springs a Roger Cordial mod ????? rofl

Actually, it's a Floorit mod -

http://forums.austarion.com/viewtopic.p ... t=&start=1

Is he Rogers dad ??? (his spelling is the same ) :roll: rofl

Now there's a thought! Greg / WANTSOM / Floorit - has your young bloke been fooling around on the net again?

[enthuzed]

Cutting springs. Generally speaking it's crazy business.

Suspension is a system, when you lower a car you should use shorter shocks (dampers), and uprated springs with a rate that suits the dampers.

Standard shocks with heavier-rated springs will root the standard shocks in no time. And even "chopped" springs will often effect the valving in the shock.

If you are going to reduce your ride height properly (matching dampers/springs) remember to cut a section off your bump stops - it'll give you some extra travel.

Lowering a car is dangerous if not done properly. I've been through this process over the years a number of times and my experience included fixing one persons 1/2 attempt - driving that car was bloody nasty until I sorted it...

Do it once and do it right I say.

That's my 20 cents.