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03-14-2014, 05:18 AM
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Drives: 2010 IOM CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Huntingtown Maryland
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cutting springs?
has anyone cut there stock springs to lower there car? I have a 2010ss that I was going to sell and xonverted back to stock and now modding again. just wondering if anyone cut there stock springs to lower and if so how much did you cut?
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03-14-2014, 08:08 AM
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 Drives: 2012 45th anniversary V8 LS3 Join Date: Jul 2013
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Don't do it. I did it when I had Mustang and the ride was so harsh. And I cut only about 3/4 coil.
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03-14-2014, 08:16 AM
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NO!
do not cut your springs. once you do it changes the spring rate and can have very negative effects. its just not a good idea. a good set of lowering springs is not that epensive.
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03-14-2014, 08:20 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013
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Again...DONT DO IT. Spring rates, ride....its all true.
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03-14-2014, 08:59 AM
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Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Louisville, Ky.
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In case you didn't get the point, DO NOT CUT YOUR STOCK SPRINGS.
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03-14-2014, 09:20 AM
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Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seffner, FL
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Completely agree with all the above!!! Bad idea. As mentioned, a good set of lowering springs aren't that expensive. Or, just watch the classified section here on Camaro5. There's usually a set or two for sale in there for even less.
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03-14-2014, 09:41 AM
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I dont care what the ricer in the civic told you, cutting your springs will ruin your ride quality. Lowering springs are cheap, buy used if need be.
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03-14-2014, 10:28 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013
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I think there is a trend here.......
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03-18-2014, 12:00 PM
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Drives: 2010 IOM CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Huntingtown Maryland
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Lol thanks everyone. I did it once before in my z28 and couldnt remember how the ride was. I was just curious
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03-18-2014, 12:08 PM
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Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SLC, UT
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We have Camaro's, not Honda's.
 Everything rides on your suspension and suspension is not the place to cut corners. A good set of springs will ride better, handle better and you can feel confident driving down the road; they are also pretty affordable. Just save up a little cash and do it rightBest regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 |
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03-18-2014, 12:53 PM
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Drives: His Wife Crazy Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Silas Deane Auto,CT Name: Rob Anderson
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you have a $35,000 car (when new), spend 1% of that and get springs to do the job right.
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