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Boog
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 30, 2002 7:28 pm    Post subject: Identifying Cut Springs Reply with quote

I just bought a gemi wagon not long ago. It had been lowered, the previous owner seemed pretty smart and did everything by the book however I've noticed that the suspension is really soft, I'm tending to think he may have went the dodgy way and put cut springs in there.

The shocks are monroe ones, is there any way to easily identify if the springs have been cut ?

Sorry for probably what is a dumb question but I'm not too knowledgable about cars. Learning quick tho thanks to this site !

In the case they are cut, how much is it gonna cost to get things put right ?
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Gemini Driving Yobbo
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 30, 2002 10:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Identifying Cut Springs Reply with quote

Take of your wheel and have a look at either the top or the bottom of the springs and look out 4 metal. Sometimes ppl will level the top of the springs by cutting the coil in half. Also lowered springs are normaly yellow and the colour of standard gems are brown with rust. New lowered springs will cost ya about $175 - $250 all up.

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mick
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Boog
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PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2002 3:50 am    Post subject: Re: Identifying Cut Springs Reply with quote

Yep, they look to be a cut job. Its just done very neatly tho so thats what made me wonder.

Anyway time to save my pennies for some new springs. Would I new a new set of shocks as well or is it not crucial ?

Thanks for the help
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doomboy_666
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PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2002 4:12 am    Post subject: Re: Identifying Cut Springs Reply with quote

you wouldn't NEED a new set of shocks. You would only have to get sum springs i should think. Aslong as the shocks are still in good order. But it depends on the sort of ride you want really, and how much $ you want to spend.
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greg j
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PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2002 1:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Identifying Cut Springs Reply with quote

if you lower your car heaps, get shortened shocks so that your springs are held in better. otherwise, u can get away with the shocks fine, either way. have fun. greg.
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Mooch
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PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2002 7:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Identifying Cut Springs Reply with quote

its possible the shocks are stuffed (soft ride) and that as a result the standard springs have sagged. depending on ur budget doing them at the same time would be best to prolong their life.
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SikGem
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PostPosted: Wed May 01, 2002 10:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Identifying Cut Springs Reply with quote

If you're going to get proper lowered springs, then I'd suggest getting lowered shockies as well (I've heard Camira shocks do the job). You can get away with standard Gemini shockies but depending how low you want your car to be, you will find that everytime you put your car on a hoist or go up some gutters, you're springs will actually fall out!! And I am speaking from experience. It is a pain in the arse.
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Mooch
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PostPosted: Thu May 02, 2002 1:30 am    Post subject: Re: Identifying Cut Springs Reply with quote

dont listen 2 her shes a girl.

(ok thats a joke so dont ram down my throat all ur sexist bullshit - get back in the kitchen amy and take ur damn shoes off)
i'm in a wierd mood. dont think i better post anymore
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SikGem
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PostPosted: Thu May 02, 2002 2:23 am    Post subject: Re: Identifying Cut Springs Reply with quote

yeah yeah... I'll get back in the kitchen. But only if you bring out the whip!!! RRROOOWWW!! hehehe Smile
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