setting springs

[XP02ED]

Hey guys, i went to ozzy tyres other day, and they said they can "set" my springs.

its 1 " drop atm but would like about 1.5" more of a drop which they said they can drop it more.

is this a good method?

[bennjamin]

no. Because they heat up teh springs , and simply squash them down abit and then cool it off , giving a lower ride.
This would weaken the metal used - possibly make it more brittle.

IMO get a set of properly made springs.

[blu3illusion84]

man hope they didnt chop your current spring now..
coilover is your friend..:thumbsup:

[misteR_bilzz]

man u have a dc5r dont be a tight ass lol go get coilovers. but honestly cant be too good if theyre compressing your stock springs, then again if your not going to care about handling go for it, it may be a cheaper option.

[Muzz]

Would be as dangerous as cutting the springs, same bad principal, shortening the springs without increasing the rate.

Heat treating carbon steels completly changes the materials properties, they need to know exactly what composition the metal is made off, which they dont, and the rates of cooling for that particular composition.

[XP02ED]

AHAHA blizz! i actually agree with you there, i was wondering maen why dont i just buy coils and stop being tight! hahaha

aiight i think im gna go that way, just wanted to make sure what they meant, thanks for help guys!

now time to save :D

[hyrpm]

yeah if youi get them compressed there could be a chace that the spring will bind and touch each othe as the coils would be closer together








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