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Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 01:16
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Hey modders,
I want to Lower my 1982 XT celica, but have never chopped springs before. What I need to know is, is it possible? how much will it affect handling, etc. If anyone knows of any guides or anything on the net that would be a great help also.
Thanks!
Andy
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 01:22
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Yes, it is entirely possible to illegally modify your car and fuck up its handling.
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VIC, Sth Frankston.
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July 2003
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Re: Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 01:29
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Don't chop your goddamned springs...
Buy some lowered springs, Kings sell a set for front and rear.
If you are too cheap, don't bother, leave it at stock height.
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 01:43
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what they said
chopped springs are illegal (which doesn't really worry me) and unsafe (which does worry me)
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c'town, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 01:47
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Sydney, Au
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October 2004
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Re: Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 02:02
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rofl!!! that kitten is my wallpaper now. Oh yeah, what they said about chopping. If anything, you can get a special clamp that will compress the springs instead of chopping them, still cheap as peanuts.
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Canberra
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February 2004
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Re: Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 02:08
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Maybe theres the making of a FAQ as its been asked many times before.
Should I chop my springs?????
Answer:
Yes, if you think that the value of your spine, neck and ability to walk is worth more then a couple of hundred bucks.
No, if you have any respect for yourself other road users and your car.
This is one law that actually makes sense.
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May 2002
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Re: Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 02:14
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dun lizen to dem man. dey dun no wotz goin on. Fark one even getz a cat to werk on hiz ryde.
kut half da coilz out and drop dat bitch on da bump stops! it wil be hektik! stif az a go kart 2!!
2 angle grinda bladez shood do da trik.
On a more serious note, ever seen what happens when a non-captive spring falls free from its perch.
Springs are cheap, do it right.
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NSW
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December 2004
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Re: Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 02:23
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Gee thanks for all the "helpful" suggestions! I never intended on chopping them less I had some advice, and now that I realise its unsafe ( the Illegal part dont bother me one bit) I wont touch them.
And stop with all the cheap calls! Im a 18 yr old Uni student, I can hardly afford to put fuel in it, let alone buying new springs...
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May 2002
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Re: Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 02:40
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Everyone was a bit harsh (self included). I was in the same boat as you (poor uni student wanting to mod car) at one stage so I know what you mean.
Here is a helpful tip, post an ad in the appropriate section of this forum asking for a second hand set of lowered springs to suit an RA60 (wanted to buy). Someone might have some dirt cheap.
Most of the time I couldn't afford to put fuel in the damn car whilst at uni. Makes you appreciate luxuries like petrol more later.....
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I supported Toymods
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Australia
Registered:
November 2003
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Re: Choppin Springs on an RA60
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Tue, 18 January 2005 06:32
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If anything, you can get a special clamp that will compress the springs instead of chopping them, still cheap as peanuts.
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Yeah, and it will still be illegal and unsafe
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