DIY: Cutting Rear Springmount aka "the springmount mod"

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Old 02-24-2007, 12:03 AM
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Great DIY . . . Thank you!
 
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Old 02-24-2007, 01:42 AM
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Hai' How long did this take yo? I might try this but I don't wanna Fug it up.
 
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Old 02-24-2007, 03:28 PM
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Cutting takes no more than 10 mins per side, and 10-15mins per side for removal
 
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Old 03-01-2007, 02:47 PM
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You have a pitcrew to do that under 20mins?! i think i'm going to attempt this next weekend. Thanks for the write-up. Makes my attempt less brave =)
 
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Old 03-07-2007, 07:53 PM
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Did this today. Great mod, works awesome!!
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 10:02 PM
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Can you do this with the oem springs or do I need to get aftermarket springs?
 
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Old 03-08-2007, 11:52 PM
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You can do it with the oems, but you will probable end up having an uneven drop with the front.
 
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Old 03-09-2007, 12:11 AM
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man... dont ppo know how to read?
 
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Old 03-09-2007, 03:04 AM
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Seriously, if you can't understand where this is applicable, please step away from the tools, I don't want to be responsible for what ensues
 
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Old 03-10-2007, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Seriously, if you can't understand where this is applicable, please step away from the tools, I don't want to be responsible for what ensues

Haha yea.. its explained pretty damn well with pics and everything haha
 
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Old 07-19-2007, 09:48 AM
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I just installed the 350Z Tein H Techs and I have about .5 inch gap in the front and more than 1.5 inch gap in the rear, almost as if it did not drop the car at all in the rear. What is the max I can cut the spring mount so that I can get that even drop to .5 inch gap in the rear, I noticed that the little that was cut on those pics posted will probably not lower my car as much as I need.
 

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Old 07-19-2007, 11:24 AM
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i would say you can cut as far down as the little indentions go, ~1". Just measure and cut, but make sure the rear is completely settled, seems like your is pretty high still
 
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:41 PM
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Thanks allot for your help, this is great and very easy to do, I didn't even have to remove the strut bolt. Here is my contribution of pics of this mod








 
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:56 PM
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^^^looks great, glad it worked out for you, now get an SPC(eibach) rear camber kit because you WILL need it
 
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Old 07-20-2007, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
^^^looks great, glad it worked out for you, now get an SPC(eibach) rear camber kit because you WILL need it
Thank you and G35Driver did that too, lol, just left it out, getting an alignment today.

 


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