If I cut the STi springs on my wagon to bring the front end down will it sacrafice the spring rates at all? has anyone done this before? i dont have $$ for coilovers... haha

this is posted here b/c there is no wagon specific section anymore :/

 

anyone? it sounds like a lame question but i dont want the spring rates to be worsened.

 

Never cut or torch the coil springs to lower a car. The spring rate is determined by the height of the coil spring, as well as thickness of each coil, the spacing between the coils, etc.

Get replacement springs or coilovers that fit your needs.

 

^what he said. Just save your money and get the right things for your car.

 

what they said. why would you want to ghetto rig your suspension for? do it right the first time.

 

look for a cheap/ used lowering spring if your budget is tight. incase you change your mind, you can put it back to stock.

 

People cut their springs all the time and I've never heard of anyone having problems.

 

Use a Die Grinder or Air Saw so you don't super heat the spring and mark the spring before you take the strut apart. Then cut. I use a 4" air or die grinder and it will cut a coil in just a few minutes. Is it as good as a lowering spring...Probably not! But if on a budget......

I am about to do the same thing to some STi springs I just put on my wagon to even out the saggy but. As for more bouncy, as long as you don't cut too much (I am cutting about 1/2 a coil) you probably wont ever feel it.

Cheers
Scott

 

your car would ride like ***, don't do it.

 

don't cut ur springs... :bangsheadonwall:

 

Don't cut. Dude I got some springs pm me meybe we can work out a deal I'm looking to trade a catback or rims if got something good ill give you the springs

 

I hope your joking... My buddy cut his springs on his Mustang and 1 year and 15,000 later the entire front end had to be rebuilt!!! I would advise you not to do it.

 

That's just an old wive's tail...

 

do not listen to him.

do not cut your springs. Save your money and do it right.

 

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