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Old 01-17-2009, 05:17 PM
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i cut 2 from the top not from the middle but still welded so its sturdy
 
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Old 01-17-2009, 05:18 PM
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what did you weld then?
i'm confused
 
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Old 01-17-2009, 05:19 PM
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welded the top so it doesnt clank and rattle like one of my freinds cars does every time he its a bump it clanks
 
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Old 01-17-2009, 05:21 PM
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You welded the springs to the shocks?!
So now when the springs break how will you get them off?
 
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Old 01-17-2009, 05:22 PM
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no no no... dude. never mind you dont get it obviously. lets just forget about the fact that i TRYED to make my car look better and obviously i ****ed up. end of story.
 
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Old 01-17-2009, 05:26 PM
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Sorry dude, but there's a right (safe) way and a wrong (potentially deadly) way to modify your car. We're only trying to help.

[edit] here is a guy right here on the forum selling good lowering springs. Once he follows the rules and posts pics and a location, he'll probably be legit. Check him out. https://www.hondacivicforum.com/foru...ad.php?t=72892 This is a SAFE alternative not just for yourself but to others out there on the road.
 

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Old 01-17-2009, 05:31 PM
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Well here's my idea, since you're stuck with cut springs for now and we can't reverse the situation.

Drive the car as much as you do, but be very careful going over bumps or around corners. Go over bumps and around corners slower than you normally would. This should help keep you safe.

Save up a little cash, and buy the springs that Itinerant linked to.

Being lowered 3" on stock shocks will blow the shocks quickly, so you should get the new springs ASAP.

Also, use this a learning experience. Next time you want to do a mod to your car that seems questionable, do a lot of research and find out the pros/cons.
 

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Old 01-17-2009, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 96 Civic DX
no no no... dude. never mind you dont get it obviously. lets just forget about the fact that i TRYED to make my car look better and obviously i ****ed up. end of story.
Have you ever considered RESEARCHING ANYTHING before you do it Mr Magoo?

By the way, have you EVER used a search button before? it's very helpful at reading previous DIYs , and other users previous experiences... It will save YOU Money, Time, and GRIEF
 

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Old 01-17-2009, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by xsteinbachx
Have you ever considered RESEARCHING ANYTHING before you do it Mr Magoo?

By the way, have you EVER used a search button before? it's very helpful at reading previous DIYs , and other users previous experiences... It will save YOU Money, Time, and GRIEF
+1.

And your shocks will be gone within a matter of months, if not weeks. I'd suggest getting new shocks and buying lowering springs asap. Also, don't forget the post-lowering alignment. I can tell you from experience that not getting your toe back in spec will destroy your tires in about 3 months.
 
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Old 01-17-2009, 07:08 PM
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Do it right, pay once. Do it wrong, pay twice.
 



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