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how to chop down springs

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jay_russell
Posting Freak
3,005
03-02-2017, 11:00 AM
#1
the wife wants me to lower her little car and there are no kits for this so i will have to find another way. i have heard of clamps for the springs and of people cutting down the springs....

any ideas
jay_russell
03-02-2017, 11:00 AM #1

the wife wants me to lower her little car and there are no kits for this so i will have to find another way. i have heard of clamps for the springs and of people cutting down the springs....

any ideas

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
03-02-2017, 11:08 AM
#2
Angle grinder:w00t:

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
03-02-2017, 11:08 AM #2

Angle grinder:w00t:


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Andy-R.
Posting Freak
1,889
03-02-2017, 11:14 AM
#3
What cars she got?

40mm Lowering Springs, Re-sprayed Front, 6000K HID's, Re-furbed alloys, Bandit Induction Kit (cheers Chris), Raised boot spoiler with LED, Blue calipers with silver decals, De-badged rear, Chrome Oil Filler Cap (thanks to Chris again), White LED dash bulbs, Blue a/c control bulbs, Blue door markers and interior lights, Sony head unit, Chrome Lexus tax disc holder, TRD side skirts, Original Saloon Front Bumper re-fitted instead of Sportcross

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Andy-R.
03-02-2017, 11:14 AM #3

What cars she got?


40mm Lowering Springs, Re-sprayed Front, 6000K HID's, Re-furbed alloys, Bandit Induction Kit (cheers Chris), Raised boot spoiler with LED, Blue calipers with silver decals, De-badged rear, Chrome Oil Filler Cap (thanks to Chris again), White LED dash bulbs, Blue a/c control bulbs, Blue door markers and interior lights, Sony head unit, Chrome Lexus tax disc holder, TRD side skirts, Original Saloon Front Bumper re-fitted instead of Sportcross

[Image: Lf9Nl.jpg]

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
03-02-2017, 11:15 AM
#4
DO NOT cut the springs, its just not a safe thing to do

OutlawJapClub Admin Team
Sparkystav
03-02-2017, 11:15 AM #4

DO NOT cut the springs, its just not a safe thing to do


OutlawJapClub Admin Team

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
03-02-2017, 11:16 AM
#5
Sparkystav DO NOT cut the springs, its just not a safe thing to do

yep read this somewhere not at all safe to chop the springs

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Saraj
03-02-2017, 11:16 AM #5

Sparkystav DO NOT cut the springs, its just not a safe thing to do

yep read this somewhere not at all safe to chop the springs


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
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jay_russell
Posting Freak
3,005
03-02-2017, 11:16 AM
#6
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jay_russell
03-02-2017, 11:16 AM #6

[Image: SDC10360.jpg]

jay_russell
Posting Freak
3,005
03-02-2017, 11:17 AM
#7
it only does 30 mph and i think it needs lowering as it rolls alot
jay_russell
03-02-2017, 11:17 AM #7

it only does 30 mph and i think it needs lowering as it rolls alot

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
03-02-2017, 11:21 AM
#8
What is that? :blink:

It's like a smart car and a g-wiz had a baby Smile

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
03-02-2017, 11:21 AM #8

What is that? :blink:

It's like a smart car and a g-wiz had a baby Smile


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Jambo
Posting Freak
1,125
03-02-2017, 11:22 AM
#9
parthiban What is that? :blink:

It's like a smart car and a g-wiz had a baby Smile

:lol:

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Jambo
03-02-2017, 11:22 AM #9

parthiban What is that? :blink:

It's like a smart car and a g-wiz had a baby Smile

:lol:


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jay_russell
Posting Freak
3,005
03-02-2017, 11:27 AM
#10
it's a moped car with a diesel 2 cynlinder moter in it.... it's french and here your car drive them from 15 years old and dont need a lincence or have to pay road tax or mot. she has it just to get to work and back... 5 miles a day
jay_russell
03-02-2017, 11:27 AM #10

it's a moped car with a diesel 2 cynlinder moter in it.... it's french and here your car drive them from 15 years old and dont need a lincence or have to pay road tax or mot. she has it just to get to work and back... 5 miles a day

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