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Old 07-30-2008 | 01:28 AM
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Yeah my fault, I was ranting also. Nothing personal to the OP of course.
Old 07-30-2008 | 04:26 AM
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Yes, it is very bad idea.
Old 07-30-2008 | 05:48 AM
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You should do it and post pictures and a follow up review so we can have another epic thread to laugh at.




If you do that, your repair bill after your entire suspension collapses will be more expensive then a set of lowering springs. New Tein s.techs are $200 on ebay.
I agree with Eric. You are indeed a cheap bazterd.
Old 07-30-2008 | 06:31 AM
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New Tein s.techs are $200 on ebay.
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and $199 from us...and we sell only the real deal not knockoffs
Old 07-30-2008 | 06:32 AM
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and $199 from us...and we sell only the real deal not knockoffs
Pmed you. i need a set.
Old 07-30-2008 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by performwheels
Hmmm... Makes sense... Thanks for those who actually helped... All of you that didn't, can laugh all you want while spending all your money on your car and in a few years when you're broke with no savings or no investments then I will be the one laughing at all you financially senseless car freaks.
No my friend. You can pay for a new car after your high tech chop shop springs cause your handling to go to **** and sends your car off the road into a conveniently placed tree whos only point in its existence is to take cars away from dumb *** ricers.

And just out IDK curiosity, how old are you?
Old 07-30-2008 | 02:56 PM
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Old 07-30-2008 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Chaser720
No my friend. You can pay for a new car after your high tech chop shop springs cause your handling to go to **** and sends your car off the road into a conveniently placed tree whos only point in its existence is to take cars away from dumb *** ricers.

And just out IDK curiosity, how old are you?
16, only 2 more months until he gets his license!
Old 07-30-2008 | 03:59 PM
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Like everyone said. Dont cut your springs, buddy o' mine bought a car with springs cut and it rides like ***. Buy springs and install them. With cars sometimes the easy way or short way out usually f*ks ur sh*t up
Old 07-30-2008 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by performwheels
Hmmm... Makes sense... Thanks for those who actually helped... All of you that didn't, can laugh all you want while spending all your money on your car and in a few years when you're broke with no savings or no investments then I will be the one laughing at all you financially senseless car freaks.
Wow you are a fool, or possibly just uneducated.
Old 07-30-2008 | 05:15 PM
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Wow you are a fool, or possibly just uneducated.
He may be a fool and uneducated, but atleast he isn't in Delaware

No harm no foul.
Old 07-31-2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by iStan
He may be a fool and uneducated, but atleast he isn't in Delaware

No harm no foul.
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Originally Posted by iStan
He may be a fool and uneducated, but atleast he isn't in Delaware

No harm no foul.
LOL Dela-where is that?
Old 08-02-2008 | 05:03 AM
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How come OP hasn't come back?
Old 08-02-2008 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bassholic
Wow you are a fool, or possibly just uneducated.
He has hardly any posts. Cut him a bit of slack.
Old 08-04-2008 | 06:14 PM
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I gotta admit some of these insulting posts are pretty funny.. lol... Its gonna cost me $500 to get my car lowered so I am gonna hold off for a while.. I was just wondering about the cutting thing bcuz it didnt make too much sense to me... hollerrr
Old 08-04-2008 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mrg1981
Who is going to be broke after spending a few bucks on springs? Hopefully, nobody is that short sighted. They may have been a bit harsh, but they have a valid point. You are going to mess up a nice car if you take that route. It is going to hurt you more financially than paying for a decent set of springs. I'd go full coil over if you are thinking you'll ever upgrade for handling.
^^ well put...

Take it from people who have modified their cars, or work in the business of suspension modification...

If I remember, people who used to cut their springs in the 90's (yes, I'm up there in age..) with their civics and integs had problems with their axles and camber after a while, it seemed more expensive in repairs than actually attaining lowering springs as people are mentioning here... take it from the older generation... Learn from our mistakes and make it your benefit.... just say NO TO CUT SPRINGS
Old 08-04-2008 | 06:41 PM
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dont cut or heat your factory springs.... or buy just the springs...both will f*ck your suspension quick...from questioning many members on here and mechanics around my area you will ruin your stock suspension about 10-15k miles in before you need them replaced.

Go all out and get coilovers or a brand new suspension. I went with tein basics and got over an inch drop and the ride is still excellent..for $950 new. There are members on this site selling them used for half that.

Just so you know you are going to need to get a camber kit as well....so expect to pay at least $700 for front and back for that or around $400 used.

my 2 cents....oh and be sure to use the search tool here before asking questions...It will save you a lot of flaming..there are tons of posts on what you should do to drop your Z.
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