cut springs?

[Split]

Hey all,

First timer here and very new to hondas. I have a lifted 08 chevy truck2500 hd (pull my toyhauler) that i have been driving to work for a year and decided i needed a commuter. I looked at a few 300z', yeah i know, not much for commuting, but i needed better then 12mpg for my hour each way commute.

I bought an 01 accord v6 coupe with 139K on it. My problem is that its slammed. more so in the front. I think its been done by cutting springs (like we did in back in the day) but i am not sure. camber seems perfect, drives straight. My question is, its so slammed that i cant see the coils/struts. Is there a way to tell w/o taking off the wheel? He has aftermarket lugs on and i dont have the socket for it... time to buy a socket? I like the lowered look..to me it either needs to be lifted or slammed but i dont like the "raked" look..i prefer an even drop.

thanks for any insight..great site so far.. $plit

 

[inspired1]

I say just get a new suspension and call it a day.

 

[DarkSideAccord]

jack up the car and look at the suspension... 2 min job

 

[JMillerUA6]

jack up the car and look at the suspension... 2 min job

Do this, jack up the front end, cock the wheel to one side and you should be able to see the strut assembly. If the person did cut the springs, I would suggest replacing them with drop springs and some aftermarket struts ASAP.

I know back in the day that cutting springs was the only way to achieve that look, but as you probably know cutting/heating springs messes with the spring rates and can ultimately compromise the integrity of the spring itself.

A set of 2" lowering springs and a set of decent aftermarket struts can be had for around $400-450 new and even cheaper used.