cut bumpstops for swift springs?

Wick16 · 03-25-2007, 12:12 AM

Hey guys I'm installing swift springs on my 06 STI, my question is for those of you that have these springs do I need to cut the bumpstops? I know this is a highly debated topic and I may not get conclusive results, but for those that have these springs did you cut them or leave them. Thanks alot.

Mike

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-25-2007, 06:00 AM

Yes. In fact, I believe there are instructions for doing so in the box.

jawwadh · 03-25-2007, 07:05 AM

i have swifts and did not cut them.. i never hit the bumpstops.. i have an 04 though..

**lackskill** · 03-25-2007, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawwadh

i have swifts and did not cut them.. i never hit the bumpstops.. i have an 04 though..

I bet you do... You did on the stock springs...

**twiSTies** · 03-25-2007, 09:24 AM

yes, you cut the front bumpstops per Swifts instructions.

jawwadh · 03-25-2007, 09:53 AM

04s have more suspension travel before hitting the bumpstops than the 05+ do.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 03-25-2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawwadh

04s have more suspension travel before hitting the bumpstops than the 05+ do.

Not that much. cut them anyway.

thrlskr · 03-25-2007, 01:36 PM

Cut them!

**lackskill** · 03-25-2007, 04:53 PM

Cut bumpstops+Whiteline sways(thanks TiC)+245 RT-615s+unpopulated country roads for TWR drive=Pure sechs!

decodeddiesel · 03-26-2007, 09:30 PM

I am about to cut my "bump stops" (or replace them) ie jounce bumpers on stock springs after reading this: All lowering springs (and even stock springs) ride on the bump stops!.

If your gonna go through the trouble of installing springs you might as well cut the stops while you're in there.

**lackskill** · 03-26-2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decodeddiesel

I am about to cut my "bump stops" (or replace them) ie jounce bumpers on stock springs after reading this: All lowering springs (and even stock springs) ride on the bump stops!.

If your gonna go through the trouble of installing springs you might as well cut the stops while you're in there.

The user that created that thread (stretch) has a link to his "information cache" in his sig. In that link there is another link referring to the jounce bumpers that I am using. You can also search for a thread titled "Thanks Stretch (was Before I replace my bumpstops I have a couple ?'s)". For the ~$20 shipped for the bumpers I am using I fully and 100% recommend them. So far that is maybe the single best modification I have done and my mods include a TiC super shift kit, whiteline f&r sways, and kartboy rear endlinks. These are all highly regarded modifications, but this $20 part is possibly more rewarding than any other single part.

My $.02

BlueGold · 03-27-2007, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by decodeddiesel

I am about to cut my "bump stops" (or replace them) ie jounce bumpers on stock springs after reading this: All lowering springs (and even stock springs) ride on the bump stops!.

If your gonna go through the trouble of installing springs you might as well cut the stops while you're in there.

Or you could purchase the shorter Prodrive bumpstops...like I did.

mofoSTI · 03-27-2007, 07:36 AM

I installed my H&R's without cutting. Later on I cut them down . I was suprised at the difference. So cut em and love em

flatthump · 03-27-2007, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawwadh

i have swifts and did not cut them.. i never hit the bumpstops.. i have an 04 though..

yeah right...the swift springs are really short.

kessler89 · 03-27-2007, 10:12 AM

running swifts, didn't cut them on the first run and my car rode like crap, took the fronts back out and cut them, dont make the mistake i did!!! CUT THEM!!!!!!

03-25-2007, 12:12 AM	#1
Wick16 Amateur STI Driver Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: stage 2 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 44 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	cut bumpstops for swift springs? Hey guys I'm installing swift springs on my 06 STI, my question is for those of you that have these springs do I need to cut the bumpstops? I know this is a highly debated topic and I may not get conclusive results, but for those that have these springs did you cut them or leave them. Thanks alot. Mike This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-27-2007, 10:12 AM	#15
kessler89 Spec C Club Car: Zohsex Fav Mod: 295 rears Location: Ohio Posts: 1,346 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	running swifts, didn't cut them on the first run and my car rode like crap, took the fronts back out and cut them, dont make the mistake i did!!! CUT THEM!!!!!! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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03-25-2007, 06:00 AM	#2
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,326 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Yes. In fact, I believe there are instructions for doing so in the box.

03-25-2007, 07:05 AM	#3
jawwadh Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 wrb sti Fav Mod: AP st2 Location: oak lawn, il Posts: 520 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	i have swifts and did not cut them.. i never hit the bumpstops.. i have an 04 though..

03-25-2007, 09:24 AM	#5
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,329 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	yes, you cut the front bumpstops per Swifts instructions.

03-25-2007, 09:53 AM	#6
jawwadh Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 wrb sti Fav Mod: AP st2 Location: oak lawn, il Posts: 520 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	04s have more suspension travel before hitting the bumpstops than the 05+ do.

03-25-2007, 01:36 PM	#8
thrlskr The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Seat Time Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 913 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Cut them!

03-25-2007, 04:53 PM	#9
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,771 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	Cut bumpstops+Whiteline sways(thanks TiC)+245 RT-615s+unpopulated country roads for TWR drive=Pure sechs!

03-26-2007, 09:30 PM	#10
decodeddiesel STI Driver Car: 05 STi CGM Location: Denver Posts: 213 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I am about to cut my "bump stops" (or replace them) ie jounce bumpers on stock springs after reading this: All lowering springs (and even stock springs) ride on the bump stops!. If your gonna go through the trouble of installing springs you might as well cut the stops while you're in there.

03-27-2007, 07:36 AM	#13
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,484 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I installed my H&R's without cutting. Later on I cut them down . I was suprised at the difference. So cut em and love em