Need pics of cars with stock springs cut.

[UnderdogGN]

Hey guys id like to see some pictures of cars that have the stock springs that have been cut. Please state how many coils have been cut too.

Long story short i need a spring that lowers the car, but also allows it to hook at the strip. I have eibach pro kit lowering springs, and they are too stiff for my car to get any weight transfer which results in spinning. I also do not like the eibach drag launch kit because it would make my car sit too high. I do not want to spend any money on another set of springs, so ill just work with what i have.
Can anyone help me out with some pics??

thanks alot!

 

[DEFWISH]

i cut a dead coil off of my rears on the fms-c springs still sits like a monster truck in the rear though . would 4 cyl springs in rear lower rear of a v8 car?? some food for thought.

 

[FrankenStang]

Don't cut your springs.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAnyway....
here's a pic of my Capri with cut springs.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

If you do it right it can *look* badass but the ride is total crap. Also don't cut too much or you'll be like i was when i did it. It looked cool but it didn't do speed bumps too well and rode like a covered wagon.

 

[1fastsn95]

yeh, if you can avoid it, dont cut em. Mine is cut and I hate it. Rides like a damn log wagon. When you hit a big bump it sounds like the body is being ripped from the frame!! lol Im gonna get the eibach sportline when I get caught back up from Christmas. Heres a pic of mine though. coil and a half front and rear

 

[Turkey Sammich]

If you can avoid cutting by all means do so. The prior owner cut mine. Teh guy was a bastage and I want to kill him.

Anyhow, here's a picture.

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[FrankenStang]

My Capri rides like crap too. Seriously, don't do it.

 

[UnderdogGN]

Man, im kind of stuck on what to do then. I have 17" wheels and dont want the 4x4 look, but i need to hook. Will 4 cyl springs lower it any?

 

[cenok is family]

GET LOWERING SPRINGS

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Funny thing is i seem to recall Eibach actually giving instruction on cutting their springs to adjust ride height....and i'm either going to cut a coil out of the back of mine or get something different because i can't stand the rake anymore.

 

[UnderdogGN]

I ALREADY HAVE LOWERING SPRINGS! lol i stated i have the eibach pro kit on my car now. They are too stiff for drag racing! Thats why i started this thread, i need to find a spring that will work well at the track, and lower my car at the same time.

 

[foxmustangman]

Sell 'em and get some new ones.

 

[Kabuki_notch]

here's mine with cut springs, also I dont recommend it, it's a hack job, but I didnt feel like swapping, ill do it right in the spring.

 

[ttop88]

If you want it lowered and want it to hook get Steeda drag springs. 1.5" drop if you don't use isolaters.
EDIT: To answer your question, Yes four banger springs will help with traction. No they will not lower it. Cut half a coil off of them and unhook your swaybar for a better 60ft time.

 

[GTOreturns]

gET NEW UPPER & LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR THE REAR IF YOU LOOKING TO IMPROVE TRACTION @ THE TRACK. tHAT PLUS DR'S SHOULD HOOK NICELY.
(OOPS, CAP LOCKS)

 

[UnderdogGN]

This is my current set up. Lakewood 70/30's and 50/50's. NO sway bar up front. Eibach Pro-kit, Tubular upper and lower control arms, welded in subframe connectors. I run Nitto DR 275/40/07 and cant hook worth a crap. I may have to look into the steeda drag springs like what was mentioned. Sounds like they would be perfect.

 

[92mustanggt509]

yeah i heard the steeda springs were pretty good. im looking into getting them. i have eibach springs now. i think they are sportlines because its pretty low

 

[stykthyn]

4 cyl springs would help in the front, not the back

 

[ttop88]

This is my current set up. Lakewood 70/30's and 50/50's. NO sway bar up front. Eibach Pro-kit, Tubular upper and lower control arms, welded in subframe connectors. I run Nitto DR 275/40/07 and cant hook worth a crap. I may have to look into the steeda drag springs like what was mentioned. Sounds like they would be perfect.

They took a 3550lb gt vert (with driver) down to 1.58 60ft and that is only a 300rwhp car.

 

[UnderdogGN]

I guess ill look into getting the steedas. Anyone want to buy an Eibach Pro kit? lol