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   Michael Trew to Jemma Hankin   
   Re: avoid used cars with lowered springs   
   29 Jan 22 13:45:28   
   
   From: michael.trew@att.net   
      
   On 1/28/2022 19:13, Jemma Hankin wrote:   
   > My cousin works in muffler shop and says don't touch one of these, as   
   > they get a few in the workshop with damaged exhaust. Probably because   
   > the driver was a dickhead. He further claims that the harsh ride will   
   > jolt stuff in the car, so it is more likely to have problems like aircon   
   > leaks or intermittent electrical gremlins. Is this a reasonable warning?   
      
   That sounds fair to me.  I've driven a "lowered" car before, and the   
   ride is not pleasant.  I've seen people take a torch to coil springs to   
   lower them before.  That weakens the metal.  Chopping the springs really   
   makes for a bad ride.  Stock setup for me, please.   
      
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