How long can sport springs last?

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Old 02-06-2002, 11:06 PM
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How long can sport springs last?

Hi, thinking about getting a used set of sport springs but not sure if it's ok to get springs that's used... any suggestion?
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I got Neuspeed Sport Springs and they are great. Got them 2nd hand and the fronts were cut to make it a perfect level drop
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Springs should always last for a long time...but your struts...would need to be replaced after a while....and you should never roll on cut springs....ride quality sucks!
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Re: How long can sport springs last?

Originally posted by Chien
Hi, thinking about getting a used set of sport springs but not sure if it's ok to get springs that's used... any suggestion?
Springs do last a very long time, shocks are the ones that only last between 60k to 100k to function at 100%
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longer than you will probably have your car.
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Originally posted by Asif2002
I got Neuspeed Sport Springs and they are great. Got them 2nd hand and the fronts were cut to make it a perfect level drop
cut is ghetto. It messes EVERYTHING UP, whoever had the springs before must have been very ghetto.
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why is that?
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Originally posted by Asif2002
why is that?
You can't tell from the ride? Can we say bouncy bouncy? You're vehicle's handling and comfort has been compromised. There's no such thing as an even cut, so your spring rates will be different on your right and left sides. As I've said before, cutting springs will yield an unpredictable result in ride handling/quality/performance. Big No No!

I had a high school friend of mine ask me if I lowered my car by cutting the springs, and I just looked at him blank-faced and couldn't believe my ears. Cut springs on a $32k luxury car?
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They were nuspeed sport springs cut
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I've heard you can cut the part of the spring that doesn't flex and it won't affect the bouncy-ness...
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I know 2 people with springs. 1 with eiboch, and H&R springs. ride is the same but my car has a much more level drop. No difference that i can tell.
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it doesn't matter if they were neuspeed sport springs or stock springs that were cut. the car will still handle worse.
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yea, who wants cut springs...AS IF...Shyne
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Funny!
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