ForD RaciN

I am really, really keen on lowering my XF.
However i am only 17 and my car is only worth around $2000, so my budget isnt that big.
I have been quoted around the $400!! mark for installation of both lowerd king springs and lovells springs at 2 different places.

I have heard about just cutting the springs, i know this is a bit dodgey because the spring is as short but not as stiff as lowed ones and it rides like shit. But i am only interested in looks at this stage.

What do u guys think i should do?

davway

if you have insurance then get it done properly. if you dont do whatever you like. just a hint though, only cut 1 coil off at a time.

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fairmont1998

I can guarantee from experience that if you cut them you'll get fed up with the harsh ride very quickly. The XD/E/F Falcons have very unforgiving bump stops. When the suspension bottoms out it hits hard, very uncomfortable to drive. In my first car, an XD I had memorised every manhole and bump on my way to work....

ForD RaciN

O.k. then,

How would the car ride with lowered king springs installed, with no other suspension modifications?

Cheers

galaxy xr8

Don't cut them it's not worth it if you can afford it, it's better to get lowered spring's.

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mada_3083

to save some $$$ can you install the springs yourself, not too hard a job

xdc351

Agreed, and if your going to cut them you'll have to take them out anyway!

Lowered springs cost $100 a pair from http://www.vpw.com.au

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BOON250

plus cut springs are not the safest things in the world

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fairmont1998

You mean when you jack the car up and the springs fall out its bad?

Need PSI

dont do it, dont cut them very dangerous and very annoying, my mate has a sprinter that his cut the springs (2coils off) and it might look good but it rides like a fat bitch having her last ****, excuse the french but it isnt a pretty sight. too bumpy and bouncy, especially with standard shocks. you can do the rears easily, fronts you need spring comressors, you might want to save a little bit more and get some decent shocks for the back easier to change springs by taking out the shocks too, and then it will handle a bit better, remember if your lowering your car you need short stroke shocks.

Ehab

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