Thinking about cutting my stock springs?

  • MADMIKE
    MADMIKE
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    #16
    camber is going to be fubar, as if it wasn't bad enough with the semi rear trailing arm setup.


    you get the coveted asci facepalm
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  • Leegamer
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    #17
    stock shocks and struts? If so, prepare for them to be blown.
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  • Robyr
    Robyr
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    #18
    Leegamer wrote: stock shocks and struts? If so, prepare for them to be blown.
    Hell, the best shocks in the world wont hold up the that shit. Cutting your springs is stupid, people. Just do it right. I spent a grand total of 600$ on FULL suspension, poly everything, and decent springs and shocks. Your ride sucks because you have blown struts. Replace them. Go coilover if you want to slam your car and not be laughed at (and you WILL be laughed at for cutting your springs).

    I am with KhyronZX, where is the flame-brigade.
  • TurboDreams
    TurboDreams
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    #19
    I also demand the flame brigade. How many people are this desperate to lower their car? I would at minimum put eibach springs and kyb struts on any car I owned rather than taking a hacksaw to my shoddy stock coils.
  • Robyr
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    #20
    I second the Eibachs. I love em, and it's not ghetto. WTF people, you realize the "slam scene" is about status right? The amount of money and parts you buy make the car "cool".
  • Durkin
    Durkin
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    #21
    how weird… its like he's standing in gas and playing with matches…

    Pros:
    free
    easy
    fun?
    lowers car
    stiffens ride
    Low cars bring the girls (?)
    can join the "no fat chicks, will scrape" club

    Cons:

    blows struts
    emphasizes negative camber
    might mess with caster
    if not done well can unseat springs
    if not even will make the car lean = negative status and the cool kids will like you less
    not as stable for strenuous driving
    Uncomfortable bouncy squeaky painful ride repels the girls (?)
    SS #341
    "This car can be vicious, but in an unusual way, like a shark in a funny hat."
    -Jeremy Clarkson
  • reddzx
    reddzx
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    • 6440

    #22
    :monstre

    QUIT BEING SO CHEAP AND BUY SOME LOWERING SPRINGS



    1988 300ZX Turbo, Shiro Special #760
    1988 300ZX Turbo Automatic (wife's car)
    1991 Hard-body 2WD

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  • DeleriousZ
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    #23
    bust out the angle grinder my friend.

    1988 300zxt. gt35, stance, etc. Wheels: Varrstoen ES2 18x9.5 et-13 225/40. 18x10.5 et0 245/40
    1990 jetta vr6'd
  • ShamWow
    ShamWow
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    • 1905

    #24
    New 2 Z wrote: none at all only that it's a lot stiffer.

    if you want autoX or circuit type racing don't cut them cause you'll ruin your caster.
    Just don't post anymore mmm-kay?
    "produce first.talk second."
  • NissanXRMA
    NissanXRMA
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    #25
    DeleriousZ wrote: bust out the angle grinder my friend.
    Don't listen to him. Do it right and either buy lowering springs, or go coilover.
  • vgboost85
    vgboost85
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    • 37

    #26
    Nervermind s13 coilovers here I come!
  • MADMIKE
    MADMIKE
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    • 1533

    #27
    if you feel like having to get tires after severe camber wear.
    DD:
    86 Black Turbo 5spd
    The Fallen:
    84 red n/a auto Slicktop, 86 Black 2+2 n/a 5spd
    Parting Currently:
    86 White Turbo 5spd, 88 n/a 5spd, 84 AE, 88 Shiro #64
    Garage Sale
  • vgboost85
    vgboost85
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    #28
    Any links to making s13 coilovers fit on the Z?
  • Robyr
    Robyr
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    #29
    vgboost85 wrote: Any links to making s13 coilovers fit on the Z?
    Did you even TRY to search? WTF is up with the forums lately.
  • vgboost85
    vgboost85
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    #30
    Found! so coilovers is the only option to get that slammed look?