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Originally Posted by civicferio
Bump stops acts as a secondary spring. Cutting it may give you more compression travel but if you hit a bump it may bottom out a lot harsher compared to an uncut bump stop. Also one thing to consider is binding that may occur on the suspension if you allowed it to compress too much.
Here is some good read about bump stops.
Bump Stops, Bump Travel, and Lowering Springs | Build A Faster Car |
"the car is resting just above its bump stops at its ride height. Any bump the car hits- or even the weight of the driver- will engage the bump stops."
That is ridiculous! I'd be removing those bumpers pronto and getting some properly stiff springs.