bumpstops?
3/19/08, 07:44 AM
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bumpstops?
Has anyone who lowered their car removed, replaced or modified their stock bumpstops? What were the results? What did you use if you replaced them? I thought I might be able to just cut off the top "bulb" of the stock bumpstop.
I installed Steeda Comp springs and the rear lowered about 1.5 inches which now only leaves about an inch between the bumpstop and the contact point on the rear sub-frame. I know I hit the bumpstops with my stock springs before the swap. Just concerned about hitting the bump stops more with the lowered ride (yeah I know the new springs are stiffer but...?).
I installed Steeda Comp springs and the rear lowered about 1.5 inches which now only leaves about an inch between the bumpstop and the contact point on the rear sub-frame. I know I hit the bumpstops with my stock springs before the swap. Just concerned about hitting the bump stops more with the lowered ride (yeah I know the new springs are stiffer but...?).
3/19/08, 09:04 AM
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chalk them up and drive around for a while to see if there is any transfer of chalk. I see people with 1inch drops with no hitting the bump stop. I ended up cutting the top bump off of mine. I don't know if they ever made contact.
3/19/08, 09:56 AM
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. If I ever get to drive the car with this weather... I already called to reinstate my insurance starting this Friday but we are expecting more snow 
But it sound like cutting to top bump off was easy enough. I just think I might hit it when autocrossing or on a road course.
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Has anyone who lowered their car removed, replaced or modified their stock bumpstops? What were the results? What did you use if you replaced them? I thought I might be able to just cut off the top "bulb" of the stock bumpstop.
I installed Steeda Comp springs and the rear lowered about 1.5 inches which now only leaves about an inch between the bumpstop and the contact point on the rear sub-frame. I know I hit the bumpstops with my stock springs before the swap. Just concerned about hitting the bump stops more with the lowered ride (yeah I know the new springs are stiffer but...?).
I installed Steeda Comp springs and the rear lowered about 1.5 inches which now only leaves about an inch between the bumpstop and the contact point on the rear sub-frame. I know I hit the bumpstops with my stock springs before the swap. Just concerned about hitting the bump stops more with the lowered ride (yeah I know the new springs are stiffer but...?).
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3/19/08, 09:45 PM
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I have Eibach Pro-lines on my car, and I cut both of the "bulbs" off of my bumpstops. This will still leave enough rubber on the base to provide cushioning. It made a noticeable difference in the ride quality over rough roads.
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