Cutting Springs
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p.s. Please don't take this as a serious suggestion. This is by far the worst example of how to work with an angle grinder.
p.p.s. I once saw here a detailed thread on how much coils to cut for optimum drop. Couldn't find it though, maybe someone else can remember.
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Remember that if you go too low (iirc 40mm+ lower) then standard, you'll encounter issues with the panhard rod going out of line (to the right I think).
Adjustable/modified rod or bushes will be needed, affecting your budget..
Personally I'm not a fan of cutting springs - but I'm not going to preach - its your car, your choice!
Adjustable/modified rod or bushes will be needed, affecting your budget..
Personally I'm not a fan of cutting springs - but I'm not going to preach - its your car, your choice!
The biggest problem you'll get cutting too many coils off the rear springs, is that they become uncaptive which causes safety issues and mot failures. Shorter dampers are required to alleviate this issue from the Corsa B.
Apart from being dangerous as f*** hes damaging the coils above and below
Cut a bit, if it's not low enough, cut some more. Keep the spring captive at the front by drilling some small holes in the upper and lower seat and wrapping with stainless wire to keep the springs in the cups. At the back use shorter corsa B shocks or fit droop straps to stop the axle dropping too far.
I can't believe people would cut springs full stop.
If you can't afford to lower the car then keep it safe and do it when you can afford to do so.
Buy dedicated lowering springs at least.
People have done it and got away with it but I personally would never recommend cutting springs to anyone on any car.
If you can't afford to lower the car then keep it safe and do it when you can afford to do so.
Buy dedicated lowering springs at least.
People have done it and got away with it but I personally would never recommend cutting springs to anyone on any car.
Also, from what I hear, it can end badly if you hit a pothole...
and people still cutting corners cutting springs, ffs lads go buy the proper parts for ya cars, and be safe rather than sorry.The jb weld will break as soon as its driven. Also the springs are still uncaptive with full travel. This is dangerous, and an mot fail. If you want to learn about cars, then learn bout doing it correctly. Put shorter dampers in the rear to secure the springs. ie. Corsa B ones.
So i know have 5 coils cut from the front a 3 cut from the back. Car drives fine untill you get up to about 80mph and then i hops around a bit. instead of jb welding them in i just cable tied them in and nothing has been a problem. And I went to get the mot renewed and it didn't fail on the cut springs but because of them it did fail on the headlamps aiming to low. Cut springs are mint.
I don't think so I havent put one on unless it comes with one standard
He means an adjustable panhard for realigning the rear axle after you lower it. All Micras come with a fixed length one as standard.
Antony
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Youve no idea what sized cable ties i use...
They have a tensile strength close to that of steel locking wire. Theyre 1/4" thick airforce supplied ties....
Also... tying the spring to the bottom arm with string is just as safe as its non load bearing...non shear and non critical..... its just a locating system..
Lets not forget they have NOTHING as standard..
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They have a tensile strength close to that of steel locking wire. Theyre 1/4" thick airforce supplied ties....
Also... tying the spring to the bottom arm with string is just as safe as its non load bearing...non shear and non critical..... its just a locating system..
Lets not forget they have NOTHING as standard..
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