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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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is it safe and ok to cut my springs on my suspension to lower the car on my escort gti thanks
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:08 PM
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no
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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why
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its dangerous
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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ok so its a no no
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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i personally wouldnt, how low do you wanna go??
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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not alot fort bout takin of bout half a coil
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best off buying a set of springs if its just for looks, should be able to get them for about £100ish
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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can u just put the springs on the dampers tht are on the car
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if your only doing it for looks then yes, if you want it to handle better its probably best to get a whole kit including the dampers
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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ok thanks
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