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    Default Lowering Springs

    i would like to lower my standard 1.2 nova to make it look smarter. I decided to get a set of bog standard springs for about 50 quid (can anyone suggest any other alternatives. must be cheap(ish)) but i saw that some people just cut the orginal springs in half!! Can this be done? if so how much do they need to be cut and will the car still pass the MOT?

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    Default RE: Lowering Springs

    DO NOT CUT YOUR OWN SPRINGS!!!!

    Handling will go tits up!
    Best would be to go with awhat u have, 50 quid odd set of springs.

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    Default RE: Lowering Springs

    Thanks Daneil T

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    Default RE: Lowering Springs

    and it's illegal!

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    Default RE: Lowering Springs

    You should be able to pick up a set of 30mm for about ?60. And if your only going to about 30mm you can keep your standard shocks.

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    Default RE: Lowering Springs

    I've just bought some Puma Lowering Springs (45mm) for my SR for ?55! from Larkspeed in Leeds.

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