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abarks · 10-02-2009, 01:15 PM

I know what you're thinking: why do that when Eibach will sell you a much better solution for not-a-lot of money.

I am building a MK1 car for 24 Hours of LeMons, so I have to keep the expenditures down. I'm dropping in new struts, and it sure is tempting to lop off those springs. The only issue I see (aside from how much to lop) is the cone shape of the rear springs. The diameter of the coil is bigger at the top - like a cone.

Does anyone have any experience cutting these? Were you able to get them to seat well in the back? If so, how much did you cut?

10-02-2009, 01:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
abarks No Skills Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Anyone tried cutting stock springs? I know what you're thinking: why do that when Eibach will sell you a much better solution for not-a-lot of money. I am building a MK1 car for 24 Hours of LeMons, so I have to keep the expenditures down. I'm dropping in new struts, and it sure is tempting to lop off those springs. The only issue I see (aside from how much to lop) is the cone shape of the rear springs. The diameter of the coil is bigger at the top - like a cone. Does anyone have any experience cutting these? Were you able to get them to seat well in the back? If so, how much did you cut?