Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Suspension Cut springs!!!

Hey guys...anyone know approx. how much to cut if I am only wanting .5 in drop? Thanks. I know about all the lowerings springs out there, but I just can't go any lower where I live. I think .5in will be about the max.

that is the most pointless thing I've ever heard...

just find someone selling Roush springs...

thanks

no but seriously... .5" drop? Would you really be able to notice that?

Roush springs give a 1" drop, I think you'd be satisfied with that...even Eibachs if worst come to worst. I believe it'd be hard to tell how much to cut to get a .5" drop...I think u just cut and whatever drop you get is whatever. Not recommended though.

Plus the aesthetic factor of how dumb the car would look everytime you hit a little bump with cut springs. But seriously, don't cut the springs.......ever!

Well you see that's why I am asking for advice. I know cutting springs is not the way to go, but I figure a bit of coil wouldn't cause a difference in the ride. I am looking to do this fairly soon, so Rousch springs would hinder that. Are there any explanations documented on why cutting the springs is bad? I like to learn too!

I cut 1 coil off each spring, it dropped the front an inch, and the back a half inch. I'd do this. It still rides identical to factory. and it sits nice. I also saved a lot of money, and it only took a weekend. I have a 98 SE Sport. Don't listen to those haters They see a bouncing Civic running down the road and figure all cars do that with cut coils. They do if you cut half the spring apart, but stick to cutting 1 coil and it will be fine.

what exactly does "identical" to stock ride mean?

Do you like your ST200 struts? I am trying to choose between KYB's and St200's. I loved my KYB's on my 5.0