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 how do ya go about cutting the coils is it just a matter of say measuring then cutting 2" off each one  to lower it 2"  also what about the mot implications cheers andy
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i don't think your theory will work. i cut 3 coils off my benz rear springs to give (after settling) 5 inches of drop.  |
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dave, were they new or old springs?
I'm not questioning what you say - just getting an idea for when i do mine over xmas! ;D
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CUTTING COIL SPRINGS rustingdeathtrap
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It all depends on what type of suspension you've got. If you have struts then you can pretty much cut the spring by how much you want to lower, but if you have wishbones then you need to compensate for the distance between the spring and the point the wishbone meets the hub. On a wishbone setup you can remove an inch from the spring and get a drop of 3 inches at the wheel.
Your best bet would probably be to get a spare set of springs and just experiment cutting half a coil at a time. Once you start though you'll always find it needs to be a little bit lower untill you end up with a car that looks the nuts but is pretty much undrivable. At least with a spare set of springs you can always undo the damage.
MOT wise you should be fine as long as the springs are secured in some way so they don't fall out when the tester jacks the cars up.
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dave, were they new or old springs? I'm not questioning what you say - just getting an idea for when i do mine over xmas! ;D the rears were out of my old, dead estate.and although they are the same width and height, they are different to saloon rears. i had some 3" lowered ones made for the front and had to cut more coils off to get the car where i wanted it. in my garage i have a full set of un-molested front and rear springs. so i cant really be of any help mate. |
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no worries. My shocks and springs are battered (too much towing!) so I'm looking to change the lot over christmas .... it would be rude not to get it a little closer to earth! ;D |
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Once you start though you'll always find it needs to be a little bit lower untill you end up with a car that looks the nuts but is pretty much undrivable. you got that right bro. ;D |
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how do ya go about cutting the coils is it just a matter of say measuring then cutting 2" off each one 
to lower it 2" 
also what about the mot implications cheers andy 
