Cutting coils?

HessiaN257 · April 5th, 2008, 06:05 PM

So I have FRPP C-springs, and they just aren't low enough. I know of a lot of people cutting the stock springs and being happy with them. Would it be a good idea to cut my c-springs, because I really don't feel like buying some new ones. If so how much should I cut to have a overall of about 1.5-1.75" drop.

MassHole · April 5th, 2008, 06:14 PM

cutting is a bad idea. should have bought coil-overs.

the real shocker · April 5th, 2008, 06:20 PM

i cut a half coil off the rears of my C springs... it looks good so far and rides just fine

330CubeGt · April 5th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Cuttin is better then heating them

Cut a half a coil and see how you like it ... you dont want to cut to much and be screwed...

MassHole · April 5th, 2008, 06:34 PM

so you 2 cut them and it bounces doesnt it???

HessiaN257 · April 5th, 2008, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by MassHole

so you 2 cut them and it bounces doesnt it???

I'm only asking because over at SVTP almost everyone has their springs cut, and never hear complaints.

the real shocker · April 5th, 2008, 06:47 PM

mine has no bounce to it

MassHole · April 5th, 2008, 06:50 PM

well in my experiences.... cutting coils = bouncing car

00redgt · April 6th, 2008, 04:09 PM

i cut mine an had to put the stockers back in the back cause of the bounce was so bad,front was ok tho

00silvergt · April 6th, 2008, 07:00 PM

The instructions that come with the C Springs actually says to cut a half coil if you want it lower. I would say go for it.

HessiaN257 · April 6th, 2008, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by 00silvergt

The instructions that come with the C Springs actually says to cut a half coil if you want it lower. I would say go for it.

Really? I don't even recall my springs having the instructions..maybe I just didn't look for them. Anywhere I can find a write-up on this?

the real shocker · April 6th, 2008, 08:10 PM

they did... but i threw mine away and i cant find them online either

Racinjason81 · April 6th, 2008, 09:56 PM

dont heat the springs! the only reason you get the bounce is if your shocks and struts dont work well with the springs,another words better shocks and struts.dont forget your alignment since the car if you cut the coils and you may need CC plate if you dont have em already

00silvergt · May 17th, 2008, 01:41 AM

The C springs are designed to be cut 1/2 coil. Ford designed them that way..... I had my C springs on for a year and didn't like the ride height in the rear. So I just now cut a half coil off the rear.... Now it sits level. Ride hasn't been affected. I am happy. See sig pic for reference.

April 5th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#1
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cutting coils? So I have FRPP C-springs, and they just aren't low enough. I know of a lot of people cutting the stock springs and being happy with them. Would it be a good idea to cut my c-springs, because I really don't feel like buying some new ones. If so how much should I cut to have a overall of about 1.5-1.75" drop. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

April 5th, 2008, 06:14 PM	#2
MassHole Regular 2003 Ford Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 reviews	cutting is a bad idea. should have bought coil-overs. __________________ Unitedstangs.com New England Chapter http://www.Unitedstangs.com

April 5th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#3
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	i cut a half coil off the rears of my C springs... it looks good so far and rides just fine __________________

April 5th, 2008, 06:25 PM	#4
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	Cuttin is better then heating them Cut a half a coil and see how you like it ... you dont want to cut to much and be screwed... __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

April 5th, 2008, 06:34 PM	#5
MassHole Regular 2003 Ford Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 reviews	so you 2 cut them and it bounces doesnt it??? __________________ Unitedstangs.com New England Chapter http://www.Unitedstangs.com

April 5th, 2008, 06:47 PM	#7
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	mine has no bounce to it __________________

April 5th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#8
MassHole Regular 2003 Ford Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 reviews	well in my experiences.... cutting coils = bouncing car __________________ Unitedstangs.com New England Chapter http://www.Unitedstangs.com

April 6th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#9
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,092 iTrader: 5 reviews	i cut mine an had to put the stockers back in the back cause of the bounce was so bad,front was ok tho __________________

April 6th, 2008, 07:00 PM	#10
00silvergt Regular 2000 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 428 iTrader: 0 reviews	The instructions that come with the C Springs actually says to cut a half coil if you want it lower. I would say go for it. __________________ Tuned by Joe at Tricktuners.com

April 6th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#12
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	they did... but i threw mine away and i cant find them online either __________________

April 6th, 2008, 09:56 PM	#13
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	dont heat the springs! the only reason you get the bounce is if your shocks and struts dont work well with the springs,another words better shocks and struts.dont forget your alignment since the car if you cut the coils and you may need CC plate if you dont have em already __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

May 17th, 2008, 01:41 AM	#14
00silvergt Regular 2000 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 428 iTrader: 0 reviews	The C springs are designed to be cut 1/2 coil. Ford designed them that way..... I had my C springs on for a year and didn't like the ride height in the rear. So I just now cut a half coil off the rear.... Now it sits level. Ride hasn't been affected. I am happy. See sig pic for reference. __________________ Tuned by Joe at Tricktuners.com

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