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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by droogie
People told you to cut the springs on your (probably) $45,000 car? Just get some freakin Eibach's they're only like 300 bucks. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Did you buy a new spring to replace the one you cut?
You can read my mind. Eibachs are going in. If any of you riding a tricycle I have a single front spring for sale.
I need a set of Eibachs preferably settled. Reasonable price, let me know guys.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ShyTown91
i guess the cutting and drilling finally came back to bite you in the butt huh?
sorry that had to happen man its a shame
Haha, you wish but not. Just got the springs from NeverBoneStock with an intent to cut.
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ice350
I can't believe anyone who owns a car like this would even consider such a thing. Why even ask the question. Springs cost $150-$300. You can't afford that you're in the wrong car. I don't think anyone should do it with any car actually.
It would be fine. The spring was cut without any heat generated which would be bad. The film was made for all of us who want to know if this could be done. On some other cars with even springs, yes. On ours, not safe.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 12:14 AM
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I can't wait for the sequel. How about "Should I install an electric RAM Supercharger?" Love to hear how this works out.

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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Greg Lecewicz
It's the diameter of the cut end that causes the main problem. The spring gets wider as you go up the shock. The compression would make it sit fine if the diamerer would remain the same. Glad you enjoyed the film.
Ok. Thanks for the explanation. I've seen a post somewhere where the spring was cut on the FX35 to lower it. Not sure if it's the same type of spring design on that vehicle. But buying lowering springs is the safer bet for sure.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RedG37SNC
I can't wait for the sequel. How about "Should I install an electric RAM Supercharger?" Love to hear how this works out.

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Sorry, denied, no siroo. Nevertheless checkout what the Caterpilar is doing for their heavy equipment- the electric turbocharger. I think it is a matter of time and we will see some decent products in this department. Personally I really like the GTM charger. I don't think I would go for it cause there are still to many variables in tuning and I'd like my car fully functional. Maybe Infiniti comes up with the addon factory charger as they were teasing about.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cereal2k
Ok. Thanks for the explanation. I've seen a post somewhere where the spring was cut on the FX35 to lower it. Not sure if it's the same type of spring design on that vehicle. But buying lowering springs is the safer bet for sure.
Perheaps if the collar on which the spring sits would be a little wider it'd be ok to install the cut spring. The diff is about 1/8 meaning the outside edge of the cut spring overlaps the collar close to 1/8 of an inch. It might be alright but I don't want to chance it. As far as cutting the spring I was very surprised how well it went without generating ANY heat. I kept it in a bucket with a hose running and cut it so the edge was picking up water all the time, semi immersed. I don't think it had affected the structure of the spring at all. If it would fit the savings are obvious: no money versus 250 bucks. I am still tempted to put it in just to see how far it would drop the car after cutting the piece we did.
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Old Jul 8, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Greg I think I warned you against this before? Seriously man do research on cutting springs its for ghetto broke a$$ MFs! And that isn't you! Now get those Eibachs!
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Xcalibur
Greg I think I warned you against this before? Seriously man do research on cutting springs its for ghetto broke a$$ MFs! And that isn't you! Now get those Eibachs!
It's a simple curiosity if those things could be done safely. I think in some cases yes. Anyway here is a deal: www.autoanything.com has deals on springs plus if you order before July 30, there is a cashback discount. They are discontinuing the cashback end of July.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Have you ever seen those Civics or Integras that are super dumped and bounce like a rubber ball as they drive down the road? The ones that ride and handle like a tank? The ones with the uneven ride height? Those are the results of lowering a car by simply cutting the springs. Is that what you're trying to achieve?
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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Im a big fan of your work greg.

have you ever thought about trying to make a snorkel? Like removing the front fake grill's and making a snorkel that sends air from the front of the car directly into the filter box. Kinda like a ram air intake that uses the stock airboxes and the stock flexi hose?
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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^

My friend did that to his 370Z, used plastic duct hose to channel air from the fang / catfish area to right in front of his custom made air intakes.
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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lol this isnt a civic.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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You have a great sense of humor Greg. Keep up the good work you mad scientist!
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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haha greg strikes again and scores!!
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