<VV> New! Improved! Tire Question

[Bruce Schug]

For a street Corvair with heavy duty springs I'd think twice before 
cutting the coils. You will have a very firm ride, probably stiffer 
than most people would want. If you really want to do it go ahead. You 
can always put the old ones back in.

You'll hear different recommendations about how to cut them. I've found 
a powered cut-off wheel to do a nice job. You can also use a torch. 
Some say you need to flatten the end. I never did. When installing, be 
sure you get them seated correctly.

Bruce

On May 28, 2004, at 9:09 PM, Marc Sheridan wrote:

> Well this thread has strayed about as far as it could from the original
> question from Bob (it was Bob, wasn't it?) so I'll keep it going :o). 
> Just
> how do you cut a coil? Do you simply cut a coil from the spring and
> reinstall it, or do you have otherwise alter the spring before you put 
> it
> back in?
>
> I bought new front HD springs for my '66 Monza 'vert about a year ago, 
> with
> intentions to cut a coil and install, but so far have failed to do so. 
> I
> need all the encouragement I can get :o).
>

Bruce W, Schug
CORSA South Carolina
Greenville, SC
bwschug@charter.net

CORSA member since 1981

'67 Monza. "67AC140"