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johngoesrawr 11-09-2012 07:19 PM

Cutting springs inside...
 
Before I get bashed on hear me out.

The reason we don't cut springs is because the spring wouldn't fit properly on the stock strut/shocks and the ride is bad. But what I'm developing an adapter plate that will sit on the strut and make the spring sit properly on the strut after its cut. Thus making a better ride, and less problems. If anyone is interested in a product like this let me know....

paimon.soror 11-09-2012 07:22 PM


Originally Posted by johngoesrawr (Post 4380879)
The reason we don't cut springs is because the spring wouldn't fit properly on the stock strut/shocks and the ride is bad.

wronnnnnggggggggggggggggg

read up on spring dynamics.

You cannot cut a progressive spring and retain the same spring characteristics ...

johngoesrawr 11-09-2012 07:28 PM


Originally Posted by paimon.soror (Post 4380881)
wronnnnnggggggggggggggggg

read up on spring dynamics.

You cannot cut a progressive spring and retain the same spring characteristics ...

But the "plate" would help with the cut spring and the ride

shadycrew31 11-09-2012 07:32 PM

Seriously?

paimon.soror 11-09-2012 07:43 PM


Originally Posted by johngoesrawr (Post 4380890)
But the "plate" would help with the cut spring and the ride

As an engineer I am offended by your assumptions

godesshunter 11-09-2012 08:01 PM


Originally Posted by johngoesrawr (Post 4380879)
The reason we don't cut springs is because the ride is bad.

fixed

HockeyRX-8 11-09-2012 08:01 PM

Ooooooh...this is gonna be good! I'm getting some popcorn :lol:

IBTL

Loki 11-09-2012 08:25 PM

You know how many good ideas are ridiculed at first, then eventually accepted a long time later? This is not one of those.

Slidin8 11-09-2012 08:50 PM


Originally Posted by HockeyRX-8 (Post 4380915)
Ooooooh...this is gonna be good! I'm getting some popcorn :lol:

IBTL

Already there buddy

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johngoesrawr 11-09-2012 09:53 PM

But I won't be cutting that much. I'll just be cutting 1.5 inches off....

monchie 11-10-2012 12:59 PM


Originally Posted by johngoesrawr (Post 4380879)
Before I get bashed on hear me out.

The reason we don't cut springs is because the spring wouldn't fit properly on the stock strut/shocks and the ride is bad. But what I'm developing an adapter plate that will sit on the strut and make the spring sit properly on the strut after its cut. Thus making a better ride, and less problems. If anyone is interested in a product like this let me know....


Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh........................ no comment :suspect: lol

Sephitrask 11-10-2012 01:23 PM

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godesshunter 11-10-2012 01:46 PM

Spiderman making a come-back?

Sephitrask 11-10-2012 01:52 PM


Originally Posted by godesshunter (Post 4381205)
Spiderman making a come-back?

Comeback? Never left!!
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Brettus 11-10-2012 01:55 PM


Originally Posted by johngoesrawr (Post 4380879)

The reason we don't cut springs is because rice is bad. ....

fixed again

SayNoToPistons 11-10-2012 02:52 PM


Originally Posted by paimon.soror (Post 4380881)
wronnnnnggggggggggggggggg

read up on spring dynamics.

You cannot cut a progressive spring and retain the same spring characteristics ...


Originally Posted by paimon.soror (Post 4380901)
As an engineer I am offended by your assumptions


This. Holy fail central.

viprez586 11-10-2012 03:49 PM

I'd love to hear more on this spring cutting theory. Sounds technical....and well thought out...like massive spoilers on DDs.

nabatron 11-10-2012 05:32 PM

11 post and he has to make a thread about cutting springs...

SayNoToPistons 11-10-2012 09:11 PM

I wish Rx8club came with a feature that allows users to highlight other users when they are posting. Not necessarily block them, just helps us notify that they have no idea wtf they're saying.

alnielsen 11-10-2012 09:41 PM


Originally Posted by johngoesrawr (Post 4380974)
But I won't be cutting that much. I'll just be cutting 1.5 inches off....

Why are you going to all that work to cut so little off?
When springs are cut, they usually cut a turn or more off. Then the springs will end up being softer, which is totally opposite of what everybody wants. On top of that, your going to bottom out more because of less suspension travel on these softer springs. And, don't torch cut the springs. That will make them softer yet.
These plates that you are having made are likely to be half the price of some of the more budget priced springs.

SayNoToPistons 11-11-2012 08:09 AM

I'd imagine a custom set of milled aluminum or even steel adapters to cost significantly more than a set of springs too :rofl: .

monchie 11-11-2012 03:54 PM

This person could make millions on this creative invention... :cwm27:

Beodude 11-11-2012 04:07 PM

So.... We cut springs as a super cheap way to lower the car. Then we pay good money to raise it back up and have softer suspension on a sports car. Tell me how this would in any way benefit somebody?

Munchy 11-11-2012 04:15 PM

Damnn158 Thread 2.0

We tell him not to do something, he does it anyways.

Watch.

cornholio135 11-11-2012 06:07 PM

Teenagers who cannot afford parts cut their springs on a Honda... it gives a dope drop accented by plain black painted stock steel wheels...go for that look=WIN!

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