1in drop? can i just cut the springs?

[Explit Player]

If i were to only want a 1in drop on a SS, can i cut my springs without any rubbing or unusual wear on any parts?

[JantzenOKC]

Springs dont cost that much, if you can afford an SS then you can spend 300 bucks on some springs lol

[Explit Player]

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Springs dont cost that much, if you can afford an SS then you can spend 300 bucks on some springs lol

Yea, i know what you're saying, but just because i splurged on a car, doesn't mean a s*** out money...

but is it possible just to cut them without any issues? Yea i know i may scrape a bump or 2, but I'm talking about wear on the car just from driving like previously stated.

[shadycamaro]

I personally wouldn't run a cut set just for integrity issues from small fractures that could occur. If you don't wanna splurge on new cost... wait for someone to throw a good used set up on local market place/CL... just my opinion

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[shadycamaro]

But a 1" drop is perfect & really awakens the responsiveness!

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[Explit Player]

Originally Posted by shadycamaro

But a 1" drop is perfect & really awakens the responsiveness!

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what does it do in terms of responsiveness? I'm just looking for a style, but performance is a good by product. also what did you get? springs cut or kit

[rocketrider807]

I think the biggest risk with cutting springs is digging in to the spring mounts. Coils have closed (flat) ends and if you cut them you will then have a point. You could grind it flat to some degree but you still wouldnt have the nice large area to distribute force.

I want to say lowering springs also have a higher spring rate which can help compensate for reduced travel...but check with manufacturers on that one.

Lowering brings the CG of the car down (and changes suspension geometry which is a whole-'nother mess). Ive got hotchkis lowering springs and they feel more firm than stock....but all i have to compare against is test drives. The springs were installed before i bought my car.

I recommend saving for springs if you can, but either way get an alignment afterwords! Lowering will change camber at least and you dont want to put odd wear on your tires. Tire$>spring/alignment$

[ST1LE]

NEVER cut your springs, that is a very bad idea and you should just wait until you can afford the drop springs. As mentioned above, if you can afford an SS you should be able to swing $300 for springs.....eventually anyway.

[Avalnch]

No! Don't cut your springs.
Your car will ride like crap.
Your car will handle like crap.
I also believe the stock springs are progressive, so you can't cut them.

[Explit Player]

Alright guys, yea I saw they were progressive. I will just get those soon then. I got a birthday comin up soon so I guess it wont be too hard

[Camarodriver2]

Ditto to what Rocketrider807 said. Don't forget to index the new springs and suspension after installing the new ones - before you tighten the suspension bolts. Start saving for the alignment you'll need to get after lowering the car. If you don't want to pay for the alignment, start saving for the new tires you'll need sooner than normal.

Doing things right costs $$. Doing things wrong cost $$$$$

[Explit Player]

Originally Posted by Camarodriver2

Ditto to what Rocketrider807 said. Don't forget to index the new springs and suspension after installing the new ones - before you tighten the suspension bolts. Start saving for the alignment you'll need to get after lowering the car. If you don't want to pay for the alignment, start saving for the new tires you'll need sooner than normal.

Doing things right costs $$. Doing things wrong cost $$$$$

Yea, I will end up going with the kit. The cutting was just an idea.
Now, I got me a good deal on alignments, my buddy has a alignment machine. Like brand new. Maybe like 10 cars have been put on it. So im good on that for free

[SS PANTHER]

Remember to have your bushings timed when you do your alignment after the spring install. And yes, the progressive spring rates provide properly engineered ride quality and fitment on the mounts. You can get a set of Hotchkis 1" lowering springs from JDP Motorsports for $229. http://www.jdpmotorsports.com/hotchk...amaro-ss-19110 It will cost you around $3-400 for a proper install, timing and alignment.

[Dropspeed]

Player with no $......

Cut springs is just flat out incorrect, wrong, dangerous and should not be done.

If you can't afford them...leave the car stock.