# New springs on my 04 Spec V (finally)

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**Created:** [January 31, 2009, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-springs-on-my-04-spec-v-finally/150167 "2009-01-31T13:15:14Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 31, 2009, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-springs-on-my-04-spec-v-finally/150167/1 "2009-01-31T13:15:14Z")

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Here’s some pics from my lowering spring install:  
Before, Front:

 ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/005.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/005.jpg)  
Before, Rear:  
 ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/006.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/006.jpg)  
Car ready to be gutted: (notice the NECC badge!)  
 ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/010-1.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/010-1.jpg)  
Old OEM spring vs. new spring:  
 ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/017-1.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/017-1.jpg)  
New strut and spring installed:  
 ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/020-1.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/020-1.jpg)  
Compressing old spring to remove top mount:  
 ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/022.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/022.jpg)  
Old OEM rear vs. new:  
 ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/023-2.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/023-2.jpg)  
New spring and shock installed:  
 ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/024-2.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/024-2.jpg)  
After, Front:  
 ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/029.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/029.jpg)  
After, Rear:  
 ![http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/030.jpg](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o178/feyd182/030.jpg)

Overall I’m happy with the new stance, it seem waay more responsive now. I have more detailed pics if anyone would like a how-to on changing shocks and struts or springs.