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Thanks for the update.. and like you said.. a better picture would be awesome. From what I can barely see.. it doesn't look like too much improvement. What was the final measure of the drop? Thanks again guys.
1998 SE Sport MTX
Dark Green Pearl
18" Velox Scythes
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I'm running 17's, with 215/45/17" tires.
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The drop was one inch even though the pic really does not show it very well.. Me likes it...
Fully Modded Duratech,love my indaglows,lowered,two tone paint,short shifter for auto,custom front bumber pre 98,3 inch custom exhaust.Third place winner at 03 all ford nats: Lets go for a fun run soon !!!
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Wow I really hate to bring this topic back alive - but its been a while since all of this cutting hype has gone on.
How is everyones ride holding up and handling now? Did the springs ever crack or mess up? Did your struts last a while or did they go out. Most importantly: Did this screw up your tire wear. I dont want to spend $800.00 on new yokohamas instead I would put that towards a lowering kit.
How are the clamps holding up in the front?
I have to confess about 2 years ago I heated my front springs up and it was the worst mistake ever. I was bouncing all over the place (mainly because I only had it done to the front because the gap is horrible) so I am wondering if this screwed up anyones ride.
Thanks
E0 #4384 of 6535
Born Jan. 9 1998
My SVT from the ashes
147,466 miles, purchased Nov. 2002 @ 76,559 miles
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Originally posted by CSVT985:
Wow I really hate to bring this topic back alive - but its been a while since all of this cutting hype has gone on.
How is everyones ride holding up and handling now? Did the springs ever crack or mess up? Did your struts last a while or did they go out. Most importantly: Did this screw up your tire wear. I dont want to spend $800.00 on new yokohamas instead I would put that towards a lowering kit.
How are the clamps holding up in the front?
I have to confess about 2 years ago I heated my front springs up and it was the worst mistake ever. I was bouncing all over the place (mainly because I only had it done to the front because the gap is horrible) so I am wondering if this screwed up anyones ride.
Thanks
Heating is worse than cutting, because you reduce travel without increasing spring rate.
Function before fashion.
'96 Contour SE
"Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998
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Oh I know now - I replaced my springs shortly after having it done. I really just want to know if these guys finally received damage or anything after they cut them.
Ill eventually have enough to get a BAT/H&R kit (I get $600.00 from income tax this year)
So im doing that and I hopefully can meet some CEGers from Dallas/Ft.Worth/Denton area and maybe do someone elses car.
E0 #4384 of 6535
Born Jan. 9 1998
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Well my cut springs w/ st 200's are holding fine.
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Cool, thanks for the update. I just hate that huge gap in the front...so ugly
E0 #4384 of 6535
Born Jan. 9 1998
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i will echo the sentiments of whoever said they hate to bring this back up...but what kind of tool did you use to cut the springs? im considering doing it this weekend and would probably use a sawzall...good, bad or indifferent?
1998 SVT
2.5" exhaust to 2.25" duals, homemade intake, 94A poly RRR, B&G Autobahn Series Springs
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Originally posted by cavrs:
i will echo the sentiments of whoever said they hate to bring this back up...but what kind of tool did you use to cut the springs? im considering doing it this weekend and would probably use a sawzall...good, bad or indifferent?
2000 SVT Turbo 295hp/269ftlb@12psi
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AUSSIE ENDLINKS $70
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