Originally posted by otanex
yup ... tama sila,,, wag ka putol ng spring... sasakit lang ang ulo mo sa gastos later on....
as an example:

My 2000 Sentra: (based on a true story)
1. Cut springs

2. Ride becomes unstable at certain speeds

3. Re-alignment done

4. After three months on manila roads, suspension becomes noisy.

5. Prematurely worn bushings: steering arms, both sides - replaced

6. Shocks become noisy

7. Replaced rubber in shock seat / Re-alignment

8. Finally disgusted, returned to stock.

Total cost: around 18000 in work, including new stock springs (10k)... not satisfied... katok little brod on head, tell him... NEVER AGAIN!

ONE MONTH LATER:
1. Lowering Springs - 15k brand new
2. 1 pair gas-shocks - (front lang) 5k
3. Alignment
4. No more problems... maporma pa.