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Old 07-12-2007, 08:19 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by DrBReed View Post
DO NOT cut the springs! This will change the rear spring rate, make it stiffer and make the rear of car want to come around to see what the front is doing in emergency situations such as wet pavement, ice, etc. VERY BAD IDEA!

Bite the bullet and get some Eibach or other springs engineered to lower your car, keep the front to rear spring rates balanced and not destroy the good handling the factory engineers designed for your car.
Like the good Doc says, don't cut springs on these cars.

This thread on weight and chassis rigidity will give you some better idea on the suspension tuning.
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