Quote Originally Posted by C.Smock View Post
If QD and S2KJD Dont mind id really like to here the pros and cons to heating and cutting, i have debated on cutting mine for the time being until i get coils, but heating seems alot easier.

Jared... y not??

QD ... process if you dont mind?
Heating is easier mainly because you don't have to do anything. You don't even have to remove your tire/wheels. You just need car keys, lighter/matches, propane torch ($10 from Wally World) and a hose w/spray nozzle. You need the car keys to turn your ignition on so you can turn your wheels where you ca get to the springs. The lighter/matches to light the torch. The hose because if you have one of those rubber strut boots, it will light up. As soon as it does this, you just spray it down with water. U always just let my boots burn off so I don't have to worry about them anymore.

Another reason why I prefer heating over cutting is the ride quality. Cutting the springs creates a more bouncy ride as you're shortening up an already stiff spring into a shorter stiff spring. Less room for the spring to travel when you do hit a bump. A heated spring keeps a good ride quality. My 79 Civic had all but 2 coils heated and you'd never be able to tell it when riding. Very nice, comfortable ride.

The best advice IS to use after market springs because they are done with precision and I've always said this. If you can, get those. But personally, I will always go heated. Saves lots of money. Later, QD.