OK to cut coils on Eibachs?
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OK to cut coils on Eibachs?
I've got the Eibach pro-kit installed on my GTA and the front still has a good 3" gap between tire to wheel-well. It hasn't been driven yet so I assume it will settle maybe an inch at the most, but there's still gonna be a healthy gap there.
Can I cut coils on my Eibach or is it going to screw up the geometry of the spring?
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1990 GTA
-355 carb'd, Richmond 4.10, Auburn posi, Eibach Pro-kit, Koni adjustables all around, Alston SFC's
-150 nitrous shot
-Leather!
-Stereo details coming soon
Can I cut coils on my Eibach or is it going to screw up the geometry of the spring?
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1990 GTA
-355 carb'd, Richmond 4.10, Auburn posi, Eibach Pro-kit, Koni adjustables all around, Alston SFC's
-150 nitrous shot
-Leather!
-Stereo details coming soon
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I don't know, but I'm in the same boat myself. I was pretty disappointed with the results. Of course, now that I have a deeper oil/tranny pan I may have to rethink this...
Steve
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It's actually better to cut aftermarket springs than stock ones because they have the extra spring rate to keep the car from bottoming out! i've done it to my car with excellent results. On my sportlines, half coil up front was an inch and half in the back meant 1 1/2 inch. use a rotory saw cut them. Just make sure u got a good set a shocks and u'll be ready! good luck.. payce!
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85 2.8L Sport Coupe 5-speed.
Mods: Hpertech chip and powerstat, MSD 6A-L, Crane fireball coil, Dynomax hi-flow cat and catback system with a dynomax magnum race bullet muffler on the i-pipe, K&N filterchargers, Eibach Sportlines and Tokiko springs/shocks setup, Global west sub frames, Suspension techniqs front and rear sway bars, and good ole 88 IROC wheels with Kumo Ecstas on em!
"I'm out to seek those pesky VTEC boys!" (don't get me wrong, I'm asian myself! hehe)
Wins: 2000 V6 Accord, 69 302 Mustang, 2000 Auto VR6 Jetta, 89 Toyota MR2, 90 Civic Si, 76 350 Camaro.
[This message has been edited by AntiVTEC (edited June 19, 2001).]
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85 2.8L Sport Coupe 5-speed.
Mods: Hpertech chip and powerstat, MSD 6A-L, Crane fireball coil, Dynomax hi-flow cat and catback system with a dynomax magnum race bullet muffler on the i-pipe, K&N filterchargers, Eibach Sportlines and Tokiko springs/shocks setup, Global west sub frames, Suspension techniqs front and rear sway bars, and good ole 88 IROC wheels with Kumo Ecstas on em!
"I'm out to seek those pesky VTEC boys!" (don't get me wrong, I'm asian myself! hehe)
Wins: 2000 V6 Accord, 69 302 Mustang, 2000 Auto VR6 Jetta, 89 Toyota MR2, 90 Civic Si, 76 350 Camaro.
[This message has been edited by AntiVTEC (edited June 19, 2001).]
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antiVTEC.. you street or Strip.. Where did you race? Grats on the win!
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92 Camaro 305 TBI Automatic. 2.5 high flow cat and 2.5 pipes into3.5in tip, shift kit. Tinted windows(legal)...
Future mods. Spark plug wires and plugs, Headers, O.E., any other advise on getting to 300+ HP would be appreciated. Thanks
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System = Sony explode CD/MD receiver, Rockford 6x9 Fanatics, 4x6 Clarion in the front, 2 12" Hx2's(Rockford) in custom box(black carpet) 1 farad cap, 800x2= 932 total watts Rockford Amp 4gauge wire kit.
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92 Camaro 305 TBI Automatic. 2.5 high flow cat and 2.5 pipes into3.5in tip, shift kit. Tinted windows(legal)...
Future mods. Spark plug wires and plugs, Headers, O.E., any other advise on getting to 300+ HP would be appreciated. Thanks
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System = Sony explode CD/MD receiver, Rockford 6x9 Fanatics, 4x6 Clarion in the front, 2 12" Hx2's(Rockford) in custom box(black carpet) 1 farad cap, 800x2= 932 total watts Rockford Amp 4gauge wire kit.
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Although I do go to the drag strip and race at some private races me and my buddies setup, I get more of a kick hitting turns that'll make an empty stomach reach turmoil. Heheh... but yea, I'm always down for a race... whatever decides to pull up next to me. payce!
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85 2.8L Sport Coupe 5-speed.
Mods: Hpertech chip and powerstat, MSD 6A-L, Crane fireball coil, Dynomax hi-flow cat and catback system with a dynomax magnum race bullet muffler on the i-pipe, K&N filterchargers, Eibach Sportlines and Tokiko springs/shocks setup, Global west sub frames, Suspension techniqs front and rear sway bars, and good ole 88 IROC wheels with Kumo Ecstas on em!
"I'm out to seek those pesky VTEC boys!" (don't get me wrong, I'm asian myself! hehe)
Wins: 2000 V6 Accord, 69 302 Mustang, 2000 Auto VR6 Jetta, 89 Toyota MR2, 90 Civic Si, 76 350 Camaro.
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85 2.8L Sport Coupe 5-speed.
Mods: Hpertech chip and powerstat, MSD 6A-L, Crane fireball coil, Dynomax hi-flow cat and catback system with a dynomax magnum race bullet muffler on the i-pipe, K&N filterchargers, Eibach Sportlines and Tokiko springs/shocks setup, Global west sub frames, Suspension techniqs front and rear sway bars, and good ole 88 IROC wheels with Kumo Ecstas on em!
"I'm out to seek those pesky VTEC boys!" (don't get me wrong, I'm asian myself! hehe)
Wins: 2000 V6 Accord, 69 302 Mustang, 2000 Auto VR6 Jetta, 89 Toyota MR2, 90 Civic Si, 76 350 Camaro.
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