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Originally Posted by tbomachines
I didn't mean to start a right v. wrong spring war  |
I dont think you did specifically. Who said anything about war?
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Originally Posted by tbomachines
Personally when I see a car is lowered I would prefer to see a coilover set or an aftermarket package because it has been engineered to SOME standard, purposes run the gamut. Anything that is "homemade" is a red flag to me just because of safety concerns.
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Installing a "Coil over" in a car not intended to be suspended in this way (common on the street) is not always safe. I have seen cars engineered with an inboard spring get converted to coilovers and the top mount push through and into the hood. Mind you this wasnt under normal conditions but rather at the race track. Bottom line though is that this was an "Engineered" upgrade that failed.
Dont be quick to knock what we have been doing in this country since the 50s. Before there were "kits", people actually made stuff.
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Originally Posted by tbomachines
... That's just my opinion. If you like it then go for it...I like lowered cars visually, I just am very skeptical of the safety and ride differences.
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Cutting a coil or 2 from the stock springs in an older benz isnt going to compromise safety. As you mention they are already LONG springs, so they arent going to FALL out if cut.
To each his own. I just wanted to comment on the safety of cutting coils when done correctly.
Have fun.
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