SRT 10 lowering

[Herc]

I am looking at a Viper built by RSI. They told me that they lowered the car
about an inch by cutting the springs. Has anyone heard of this? I have seen
on other posts that you could blow out your shocks doing something like this.
I also wonder about the ride.


Herc

[blk04cobra1]

it does seem a bit "cheap" if you will that an $85k car has cut springs...i know plenty of people who have done it w/out any major repercussions, but I would just spend the money on a new set (I heard Motons and KW suspension parts are the best)

[Herc]

Originally Posted by blk04cobra1

it does seem a bit "cheap" if you will that an $85k car has cut springs...i know plenty of people who have done it w/out any major repercussions, but I would just spend the money on a new set (I heard Motons and KW suspension parts are the best)

I agree and will most likely switch if I buy this car. Just surprised that
RSI, a respected tuner, does this routinely.


Herc

[NO MERCY]

Sounds a bit ghetto. If your spending the coin for a TT, I suggest adding a set of Moton Club Sport coilovers. You can slam the car and you'll find the ride is MUCH better. :thumb:

[NOITALL]

cutting springs is for ricers.

any tuner that cuts springs to lower a car = shit.

If they will cut corners lowering a car where else will they apply the same practice?

[Mark O]

SRT's should be lowered. About 6 feet under will suffice.

[Toby]

As long as spring movement and the shock travel compliment each other...cutting springs is really not that hateful. Just make sure if the spring had/has a flat end...you re-machine the spring flat so it seats properly.

Where people screw up is having shocks that don't match up with the new spring rates. (aka..rice)

Ideally, your spring should be matched to your shock damper settings. When you do increase your spring rate, you should also (normally) increase your rebound damping.


signed,

but what the heck do I know...I am just a poser.

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Originally Posted by Mark O

SRT's should be lowered. About 6 feet under will suffice.

Damnit I wanted to be the 1st to say that