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RaspMetalicMX3SE · Post by **RaspMetalicMX3SE** » July 22nd, 2002, 11:23 pm

I just want to lower my car an inch or less to lessen the gap in my wheel wells to my tires. I was wondering if theere is a company that sells thta lil of a drop?

ProtegeSTS · Post by **ProtegeSTS** » July 23rd, 2002, 12:19 am

Suspension techniques are ~1".

Guest · Post by **Guest** » July 23rd, 2002, 12:46 am

just cut a coil or 2 and it will be all good.

ProtegeSTS · Post by **ProtegeSTS** » July 23rd, 2002, 2:32 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by louie: just cut a coil or 2 and it will be all good.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>NO!!if you are going to cut springs, BAD IDEA TO BEGIN WITH, never cut THAT much off. 2 coils would drop the car way more than an inch....more about 2.5 or more. If youre going to cut, start cutting ~1/4 of a coil at a time until you like where the car sits.Again, this is a BAD idea. The spring rates will be off, the struts will blow faster, and your handling will suffer.For ~150 bucks, you can get REAL springs, and be safe.

Sean Mandell · Post by **Sean Mandell** » July 23rd, 2002, 11:22 am

you shouldn't chop your springs: 1)It is extremely dangerous to drive at highway speeds as a serious bump could set the spring off line. 2)cops will know if you chopped your springs because at night when your lights are on you will be bouncing around. 3)never sacrifice safety for looks!!!!!!!

Post by **Custommx3** » July 23rd, 2002, 12:53 pm

read horror stories of chopped springs busting out and popping tires. You think a lowered car is rouch, chopped springs are hell.

jaydog5678 · Post by **jaydog5678** » July 23rd, 2002, 11:13 pm

Just think of the kind of camber correction you will need with 2 coils cut on the springs. Buy cutting 2 coils off MY factory springs there would be a drop over 4"....yeah, bad idea. It would be a wiser choice in buying lowering springs.

white fish · Post by **white fish** » July 23rd, 2002, 11:19 pm

If one where to cut a 1/4 inch off their springs what end would one do that from?

ProtegeSTS · Post by **ProtegeSTS** » July 23rd, 2002, 11:56 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by jaydog5678: Just think of the kind of camber correction you will need with 2 coils cut on the springs. Buy cutting 2 coils off MY factory springs there would be a drop over 4"....yeah, bad idea. It would be a wiser choice in buying lowering springs.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> there is no camber correction on strut equipped cars. You people dont own hondas.

azmtbkr81 · Post by **azmtbkr81** » July 25th, 2002, 12:10 am

If you put lowering spring on your car, is there a sacrifice in safety or handling?

jaydog5678 · Post by **jaydog5678** » July 25th, 2002, 12:44 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ProtegeSTS: there is no camber correction on strut equipped cars. You people dont own hondas.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Excuse me, I speak for myself so let me justify my question. So if I were to drop my car 4", you don't think I would need to adjust my camber for longer tread life? Of course. It's not a Honda really, looks more like a neon from the front. [img]shrug.gif"%20border="0[/img]

ProtegeSTS · Post by **ProtegeSTS** » July 25th, 2002, 2:54 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by jaydog5678: [QB] Excuse me, I speak for myself so let me justify my question. So if I were to drop my car 4", you don't think I would need to adjust my camber for longer tread life? Of course. QB]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ok...

This is your typical double wishbone setup. As you can see on the left, body roll causes a camber change.Now...

This is what YOU and every other MX-3 owner has. Notice that if you compress the spring, your camber change is not even close to what it would be for the double wishbone suspension."The advantages of the MacPherson strut include its simple design of fewer components, widely spaced anchor points that reduce loads, and efficient packaging. From a designer's viewpoint, its disadvantages include a relatively high overall height which tends encourage a higher hood and fender line, and its relatively limited camber change during jounce."

xtcme · Post by **xtcme** » July 25th, 2002, 10:39 am

Geez, cutting springs? See Jesse I told ya on TR, at least every week. Go to Nopi or Cork and grab some SUS TECH heres a link for the lazy....$153.14 <A HREF="http://www.nopionline.com/index.cfm?fus ... A%20MX%2D3" TARGET=_blank>http://www.nopionline.com/index.cfm?fus ... 0MX%2D3</A> Dave[ July 25, 2002: Message edited by: D A V E ]

RaspMetalicMX3SE · Post by **RaspMetalicMX3SE** » July 25th, 2002, 8:56 pm

I found some Eibachs that are 1.0 in the back and 1.3 in the front. Think there any good?

OsoSlo z28 · Post by **OsoSlo z28** » July 25th, 2002, 9:16 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by RaspMetalicMX3SE: I found some Eibachs that are 1.0 in the back and 1.3 in the front. Think there any good?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>eibachs are good springs.

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