Spring question, Need opinons =) Options

[Vibe]

Okay I used to work at Wheel Works and have a few mechanic friends, so I asked them if I bought aftermarket springs and got them cut just for the inch drop how bad would it be? I got mixed feedback like "it will give you the look you want" and "it will be too bouncy you'll hate it" or "it'll be stiff and you'll feel every bump".

So this is why I am asking you guys, to see what the best thing to do on a limited budget to get that inch or so drop but make the ride decent, also can you guys give me your opinon on these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33586

If I got those and cut em what else would I need to do to make sure my struts don't go, or other bad things I read when I did a search. Thanks in advance.

[Drocay]

why not just buy, springs and install them. how low do u want them and how much would u spend. i don't get why u would buy lowering springs and cut even further?

[Coomer]

Don't cut your springs. If you want something lower than the current lowering springs available(1"-1.7" drops I believe), then just get some good coilovers, like Ground Controls.

About those springs on eBay, I've never heard of anyone using them. They're really cheap though. If you look for a while though, you may be able to find some good proven springs for cheap. I just got some brand new Sprint lowering springs for the '90-'99 Celica for $55 shipped from eBay...they just arrived at my house today and they're going on my '88 Celica GT-S once I find a couple more parts to make them fit.

[celicaspeed]

If you cut the stock springs your car will ride fine for about a month then it will begin to bounce.If you are buying springs that are for lowering and cutting those your car will ride spongy not so much of the bounce.But do not take any more than a coil.Beaware that your struts will go for a **** eventually.In my opinnion just buy a good set of coil overs and your done.

[Vibe]

Oh sorry, I didn't know they were already lowerd springs, but I would like atleast a 1 inch drop but I want it to be reliable, also looking to spend around 150.

[Drocay]

well those are droped 2 in front and 1.75 in back. o and for 150 u can pick up some Teins or Tanabe springs which should be better than the ones in that link.