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    how much do i cut off springs???

    my mate just bought a peugeot 106 and the front suspention arms have given up ghost, now he fittes diesel legs on it and it rides really high at the front end!!, seen as its his workhorse he dont wanna go to the expence as to buy lowering springs, how much does he need to cut off to get a reasonable 25-30mm drop???

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    You ****ing what?

    You dont cut springs you twat!

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    Quote Originally Posted by JonRizo View Post
    You ****ing what?

    You dont cut springs you twat!
    I was searching for the words but you put it so well lmao
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    Surely you are only pulling it one way though? ie. you are pulling it along its length.

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    Quote Originally Posted by JonRizo View Post
    You ****ing what?

    You dont cut springs you twat!
    not sure if that answers my question????

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    omfg you really are a stupid chav if you ask that!


    Do you know how bloody dangerous that is.....

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    Don't cut the springs! Buy a 2nd hand set for a few quid and be safe!

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    Go on do it, really do it, I want to see how long your car stays unbent and how long you stay undead. Jesus..

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    I got my springs free, so I know cheap ones are out there.... save lives, don't breed.

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    was a bit shocked to read it tbh, thought u were joking at first lol

    i got a set of jamex lowering springs off ebay for about 40 quid (brand new off ebay)

    at that price u may aswell be safe and do a proper job of it :-)
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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    you should never chop springs they are dangerous when done and if you have an accident and insurance pickup on the fact that they were chopped....your screwed!
    get on ebay or 106 owners clubs im sure soemone will have a set of cheap lowering springs or alternatively go to the scrapyard and get the correct shocks and springs for the car
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    Bah, chop them, it'll be fun. If you cut a reasonably amount off then it's not the end of the world.
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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve! View Post
    .... save lives, don't breed.
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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    Dont Do It M8 ! Pugs Have Piss Small Spring Seats And It Will Only Take One Pothole And You Could Be In Trouble
    I Cut My Springs In Half For Preformance Vauxhall Show At Pod To Make It Low As **** !! But I Had A Spring Kit Waiting !!
    Only Positive Thing To Happen With Cuts Is That The Ride Was So Bumpy My Birds Jubblies Bounced All Around Which Made Driving Difficult !!

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    Quote Originally Posted by tathan View Post
    Bah, chop them, it'll be fun. If you cut a reasonably amount off then it's not the end of the world.


    He won't exactly be the first man ever to do it.

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    You could always get smaller wheels...that might lower the ride height. hehe

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    nobhead
    Thats Spandagalicioussssssss.

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    Quote Originally Posted by ghummy View Post
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    why you say that, i'm joining in on the person that wants to cut the springs. dont call me a nobhead

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    Quote Originally Posted by chavincavin View Post
    not sure if that answers my question????
    err yeah it does, it says "you dont cut springs you twat!"

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    Just cut the front suspension turret off, that should have the same affect...

    Or if you want the car lowering, give your Mrs more pies. That way the car is lower and no other lad will be sniffing round her trying to slip her a length!
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    Quote Originally Posted by keithcdb View Post
    I was searching for the words but you put it so well lmao
    lmao

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    As long as you cut the springs so they sit in the spring cups (PROPERLY) you wont have a problem

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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    ive got 2.5 coils missing from my front end somehow lmao all its done is made the car more stiff to drive and handle better but the thing is, kits are cheap enough for a pug anyway, so i would recomend just getting a kit...
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    Re: how much do i cut off springs???

    first of all....cut your spring and you might as well cut your own throat.

    do you know how flipping deadly this is?

    second. due to the up keep of this site this tread is closed due to any half brain following your plan will kill them self.

    Please don't post up any questions like that again.
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