cutting stock springs?

[colt325e]

What do you guys think about cutting the stock springs? I have a 325e with a blown engine along with my 318i, so we are going to practice on the e and if we like is switch. Just wondering what your guys's experiences are
-colt-

[UNHCLL]

1. You cant cut the rear springs
2. You'll blow shocks
3. Thats one of the worst ideas ever.
4. If you are THAT desperate, order spring clamps from JC Whitney, then when they pop off while your driving and everyone sees it, you'll look like you have hydraulics.

[Mystikal]

:!: Just no.

[colt325e]

unhcll, why would the shocks blow? and why wouldnt i be able to cut the rear springs?
thanks

[UNHCLL]

The shocks are to long. If you cut them the compression will force them to bottom out. This will blow the shocks.

The rear springs are a tight coil at the top and bottom, and large coils in the middle. If you cut out the small coils, the large ones wont mount to the points where the springs are supposed to mount.

Like mystikal said: Just No.

[BMW BMXER]

I was going to do this. I had it all planned out. I had done it on hondas in auto shop before.

Then I looked at the rear coils and saw that it would not work.

You CAN do it but its even sketchier than normally cutting springs.

You could heat them up and put weight on the corners and let em sag. :shock:

[colt325e]

since im obviously new to this shiz, it would be much appreciated if i someone would pst some links to sites that sell lowering springs. Im not all about having the best, i just want something that will lower my car. But at the same time they cant suck, inbetween.

Why wouldnt the shocks blow if i put in new lowering springs?
and what about this guy? http://216.97.77.38/HTMLFiles/Menu2/...HisSprings.htm

thanks again

[BMW BMXER]

He only cut the front. And barley any of the front at that.

[Mystikal]

Also, ix's have mega-springs. You can afford to pull off .75"

Just pretend the thought never crossed your mind and visit www.shox.com.

[UNHCLL]

Why wouldnt the shocks blow if i put in new lowering springs?
and what about this guy? http://216.97.77.38/HTMLFiles/Menu2/...HisSprings.htm

thanks again

You need new shocks before you can install lowering springs.
New sport shocks that go with lowering springs are shorter to accomodate for the drop in suspension travel and ride height.

[nando]

sport shocks are also made to better control your new shorter, stiffer springs.

[colt325e]

damn, how likely is it that my shocks will bust?

[808BMW]

damn, how likely is it that my shocks will bust?

99%. I would say gauranteed(sp?) but then again, someone might come up and say that they haven't blown their shocks yet. BMW BMXer :P

[colt325e]

It might sound stupid, but since i have to buy new shocks anyways, wont it not really matter to cut them and see how it works, and if they blow i will just buy a lowering kit? How much other stuff would it ruin if the shocks blew?

[LikeCDoos]

AHHHHH 4x4.

lol colt325e welcome to the club :) I hate it