Alto rears on front but what setup for the rear ones ??

[K11 Matthew]

I'm about to order alto rear springs for the front which springs for the rear to get a even drop ??

 

[Clodo]

Cut springs with corsa shocks xx

 

[Sploshua]

Is cutting springs actually legal I've heard a lot about them being dangerous and would fail an MOT also void your insurance in a crash

Your friendly local mechanic in training -Sploshua

 

[Clodo]

Aslong as you keep them captive they're fine which is why you need the corsa shocks as they're shorter cut springs are completely safe if done correctly Andy (h701) tested them thoroughly and did a write up some where

 

[Sploshua]

Oh ok when I lower mine if alto rears in the rear doesn't lower it enough for me I'll grab some Micra ones from scrappers and chop 'em

Your friendly local mechanic in training -Sploshua

 

[Clodo]

You put the alto rears on the front shocks they drop the front about 50-60mm xxx

 

[K11 Matthew]

How many coils do I cut ?

 

[Clodo]

Honestly.... I couldn't tell you
Cut one of at a time till it sits were you want it to xx

 

[K11 Matthew]

I shall do that I'll do pictures and say how many I've done once its acceptable height

 

[davyboy]

Is cutting springs actually legal I've heard a lot about them being dangerous and would fail an MOT also void your insurance in a crash

Your friendly local mechanic in training -Sploshua

My fitter would not fit cut springs, and said they are possibly an MOT failure. So ???????

 

[Clodo]

A garage won't fit them but they'll only fail an mot if they're not captive xx

 

[Sploshua]

A garage won't fit them but they'll only fail an mot if they're not captive xx

Who can't fit cut springs if they have the know how to cut them in the first place....

 

[Clodo]

Maybe some one who bought some already cut?? ... Or can't scrabble around under a micra... I dunno xx

 

[Sploshua]

Maybe some one who bought some already cut?? ... Or can't scrabble around under a micra... I dunno xx

If you're not daring enough to be crawling under a raised car you shouldn't be cutting springs in the first place

Your friendly local mechanic in training -Sploshua

 

[Clodo]

I didn't mean they may be scared to get under a car,
I meant physically unable to due to health/age/disabilities or other contributions.