Cut springs

[bramley]

So I got an S2000 track car a while back and had a back wheel or at the weekend for a caliper rebuild and noticed the springs have been cut by the previous owner (he did all the track prep). Now I know it's a common thing in America, but generally frowned upon over here. It makes me uneasy but has anyone got any real experience of this with which to reassure me/scare me stless?

Had a look on ebay for replacements and recognised the springs that are on there as a fairly cheap set from an unfamiliar brand. The car is stupidly low which now makes sense as to why!

I noticed the bottom coil was cable tied in place which I thought was just to prevent it become unseated when jacking but then noticed the cut...

[bramley]

Thanks very much for the info John