Cutting the Springs...

MIGHTY 8 · Post by **MIGHTY 8** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:18 pm

I have heard both arguments (i.e. pros versus cons.)

I installed the IAP "performance" springs on my spider, but although happy with the front set, the back could use some furthur lowering-Just too much space there in the wheel well!

Would cutting a portion off adversely affect the geometry of the spring?

If the general consensus is towards "no", then where can I go to find a shorter spring for my car?

Thanks in advance for everyone's imput.

bandit · Post by **bandit** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:22 pm

i have cut them as much as a coil and a half off the rears but that was a bit
low so my next choice is to try some clamps and see how that ends up
i have the clamps now i need another set of springs if you can wait a week
or 2 i'll take some photos before and after .

Daniel

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 10:14 pm

MIGHTY 8 wrote:I have heard both arguments (i.e. pros versus cons.)

I installed the IAP "performance" springs on my spider, but although happy with the front set, the back could use some furthur lowering-Just too much space there in the wheel well!

Would cutting a portion off adversely affect the geometry of the spring?

If the general consensus is towards "no", then where can I go to find a shorter spring for my car?

Thanks in advance for everyone's imput.

Do you have (or anyone) pics of your car lowered?
I'd like to see how this looks before doing it.
T

bandit · Post by **bandit** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:43 pm

Hi Tom and Mighty

I just lowered my blue spider 2 months ago and i have before
photos but no after so i'll take some as soon as the weather clears
and post them .

About the springs being cut it does make the seating a little out of
place but of all the cars i have lowered it's never been an issue .
Cutting the spring at the right point has been . To much and your to
low not enough and your taking it all a part again errrr

.

Daniel

Torxx · Post by **Torxx** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:55 pm

Please keep us updated on this. I just purchased koni shocks and springs from Bruce's. I am prepared to cut the springs to get the car to set as close to level as possible without going too far (don't want rear lower than the front). I think I would start with a half coil cut.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 8:54 pm

give the new springs some time to settle before cutting them. I'd wait a month

Torxx · Post by **Torxx** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 10:17 pm

That's good advice which I would not of thought of.
Thanks Mark

P.S. If the rear was higher than the front after the install wouldn't the front be likely to settle more than the rear due the weight of the engine?? just brainstorming.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:24 am

both ends will settle, if you look at the weight distribution of the car it's something like 55-45, front-rear

bandit · Post by **bandit** » Fri May 18, 2007 1:42 am

Here is a side view of my spider before and after the trim is still
sitting in my work area i worked on this Spider for hours putting
back together after the paint job .

Now with it lowered and new paint

Maybe this helps ??? Edit

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Fri May 18, 2007 11:42 pm

I don't see the difference.

bandit · Post by **bandit** » Sat May 19, 2007 12:22 am

look at the back tire about a 2 inch drop but the photos are at different angles ill take better ones soon !

Gerard Del Monte · Post by **Gerard Del Monte** » Mon May 21, 2007 7:31 pm

Especially if the front is dropped, would you not need to install an oil pan guard?

bandit · Post by **bandit** » Wed May 23, 2007 4:25 pm

The front is lowered on this car and i don't have any issues but i drive
it easy over speed bump and dips so maybe a graurd would be needed
for a normal driver ? IAP sells them ...

Daniel

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