Any good coil spring compression shops around?

[asdf]

I am looking to get my factory springs compressed about an inch, maybe less. There are no aftermarkets springs that are remotely close to the original springs.

Unless it costs wayyy to much, does anybody know of a good spring shop that has the oven and equipment?

Not sure if there are any shops that still do this or not...

[eRic 02sc2]

for what it's worth, I wouldn't want the spring "compressed" lower without increasing the spring rate. If you're looking to lower the car without having a brutally harsh ride, I suggest getting Eibach Pro-Kit springs. . Eibach Pro-Kit springs spring rate is 149, 91-159 lbs/in front, rear. Saturn (OE) springs are 126,128 lbs/in front, rear for comparison. Not too harsh.

[Uzzy]

I recommend the Eibach's from experience. :yes:

[LUNCHBOX]

I recommend the Eibach's from experience. :yes:

Agreed for what he wants. I have had the pro-kit on three different Saturns and have no complaints. Also they only drop the ride height 1.3 and 1.5 if I remember right.

[asdf]

yes, I will get the Eibach's for my '96 but I want to shorten the original springs on my '95, so no one knows of any shops?

Besides, the Eibachs are over $200

[Uzzy]

Agreed for what he wants. I have had the pro-kit on three different Saturns and have no complaints. Also they only drop the ride height 1.3 and 1.5 if I remember right.

1.3"/1.1" f/r

[LUNCHBOX]

1.3"/1.1" f/r

Whoops, you are correct.

[RalliArt16]

only a saturn owner would consider this.

[xupthree60]

only a saturn owner would consider this.

ur right, civic owners just cut them lol

[Low Saturn]

yes, I will get the Eibach's for my '96 but I want to shorten the original springs on my '95, so no one knows of any shops?

Besides, the Eibachs are over $200

And you really think a shop is going to charge less for this. Thats if you even find someone who would be wiling to do it. Eibach, H&R, Sprint, Intrax....ect all make springs for a reason.

If $200:dizzy: is too much for you:dizzy: search eBay or the fourm classifieds.

[95turbosl2]

if your that cheap, go on ebay and buy a set of universal adjustable coilovers and atleast do it half right instead of even thinking to do it completely ****ing wrong

[asdf]

I'm talking about something like this: http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_3082/article.html

Should be able to get the set done for around $100. I think I know of a place in Madison that will do this. Well, thanks for your....ah...help.

[95turbosl2]

spend $40 on ebay coilovers, if you do that with the stock springs you dont improve anything it will just ride like **** and be soft as hell

[asdf]

Yes, but you see, I want it to ride like **** and be soft as hell, that is the whole idea.

[xupthree60]

I'm talking about something like this: http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_3082/article.html

Should be able to get the set done for around $100. I think I know of a place in Madison that will do this. Well, thanks for your....ah...help.

wow that just looks dangerous (both for the person reseting the springs and the person driving the car afterwards, especialy since it even says degradation is a side affect.). id hate to see what happens if u have a spring fail or brake or snap while ur driving on the highway.

it also looks that most likely u will have one spring lower than the other, ie not all 4 wheels at the same ride height.


the eibachs ride very close to stock and i would much rather spend $233 on a set of quality springs then trust my life to this processes to save $133

[fdryer]

I'm talking about something like this: http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_3082/article.html

Should be able to get the set done for around $100. I think I know of a place in Madison that will do this. Well, thanks for your....ah...help.

Its interesting that the abovementioned link is in Australia where (no disrepect to the Aussies) they're not as well developed, nation wise, as we are and can perform this re-coil configuration. I would imagine this was once done many years ago when steel was still made here so furnace operations were part of the everyday scenery of America. It was most likely cheaper to heat a coil spring, re-size it, cool and temper it back to original specs than to make a new short coil. Definitely a lost art/skill working with steel in that fashion. Becoming a throwaway society creates specialty shops that few people desire to maintain to cater to the few that appreciate what most consider outdated. New school vs old school I guess. I'm amazed you that you found some place that can still perform this type of work, and cheaply.:cool:

[xupthree60]

Its interesting that the abovementioned link is in Australia where (no disrepect to the Aussies) they're not as well developed, nation wise, as we are and can perform this re-coil configuration.

not to mention that Aussies are efing crazy! like lets go wrestle 20 boxing kangaroos ontop of a 60ft cliff in the outback crazy

[RangerRover]

lol, this is the line that would bother me: "The only disadvantage is a degradation of spring integrity although, in nearly all instances, this doesn’t cause a problem"

I would hate to be one of the "instances" that it did cause an integrity problem.

Let us know how it goes.

[quiksc2]

There's a place near me that makes coil springs to your specifications. My friend went there to find out about springs to lift his truck, he was quoted at $100 for 2 springs. I wonder how much it would cost for custom lowering springs with a higher spring rate...

[Uzzy]

There's a place near me that makes coil springs to your specifications. My friend went there to find out about springs to lift his truck, he was quoted at $100 for 2 springs. I wonder how much it would cost for custom lowering springs with a higher spring rate...

Actually my buddy is opening up a production facility here that will be making Titanum alloy springs. He said he'd fab up a set for me to test out. IF there's still a market for S-series springs, they might go into production. Hey you autoXer's. They weigh something like 1/3 of regular spring steel. ;)

[quiksc2]

Actually my buddy is opening up a production facility here that will be making Titanum alloy springs. He said he'd fab up a set for me to test out. IF there's still a market for S-series springs, they might go into production. Hey you autoXer's. They weigh something like 1/3 of regular spring steel. ;)

And probably cost at least 3 times as much... haha. Sounds cool, though

[eRic 02sc2]

Actually my buddy is opening up a production facility here that will be making Titanum alloy springs. He said he'd fab up a set for me to test out. IF there's still a market for S-series springs, they might go into production. Hey you autoXer's. They weigh something like 1/3 of regular spring steel. ;)

will they cost more than $200 ?

[Uzzy]

will they cost more than $200 ?

I dunno. I'm not even sure he's gonna make them. He was talking about it. It's a possibility. At least you don't have to pay for shipping. Stand near the river, and I'll get a big-ass sling shot (http://ebaumsworld.com/2007/01/chair-slingshot.html). :yes: :canada:/:us: