Jake
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used one of those non-shatter rulers to measure and cut 60mm. Think it turned out ok.
Hopefully it settles abit more.
[Edited on 08-07-2006 by jake]
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Scotty C
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Why did u cut them?
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Joe
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Nice one, cutting springs is the way forward. I like to laugh at people who pay for proper lowering springs.
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bradgsi
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Very good, Wouldent have chopped my springs personally.
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Jake
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quote: Originally posted by Monster
Why did u cut them?
because im broke and I had all necessary tools to cut them ie; non shatter ruler and wood saw.
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K5-KYL
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good job mate.
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Robin
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looks much better than before
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Jake
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yeh, have to get used to going -2mph over speedbumps though.
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All Torque
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Ste L
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persoanlly i'd rather wait and save for springs...
if you have a crash, and insrance see cut springs, you wont be getting a pay out
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SVM 286
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I REALY hope you're joking Jake, for your sake.
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SwN
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Next up heat up back springs and compress on vice
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L30 SCT
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quote: Originally posted by joe6886
I like to laugh at people who pay for proper lowering springs.
twat
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Jake
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bloody cheek. I cut the rears aswell. Just need those to settle abit more.
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abdus
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looks good mate
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Carl
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quote: Originally posted by S.Nelson
Next up heat up back springs and compress on vice
yes do this, all you need is a 10 pack of disposable lighters and your away.
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abdus
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how long did it take you to cut them?
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abdus
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quote: Originally posted by L30 SCT
quote: Originally posted by joe6886
I like to laugh at people who pay for proper lowering springs.
twat
[Edited on 08-07-2006 by abdus]
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Jake
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quote: Originally posted by abdus
how long did it take you to cut them?
It took me 3 weeks to fit the 60mm kit
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abdus
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abdus
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sorry
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Jake
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yeh. I wanted someone else to do it, waited 3 weeks then thought i might aswell give it a go. Was easier than i thought, just a couple of errors set me back abit.
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Scotty C
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Personally, I would of lowered more if I was chopping the springs.
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langey
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you can have my 60mm springs off my car if u like, but u would need to collect
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abdus
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muppetsport, the wait was 3 weeks, not the job done
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