thanks for the comments yeah i did have to cut quite alot away from the bumper i'm not really sure how strong it is, but where it is cut it doesn't really need to be that strong just aslong as it stays together with the fcd on the dash it should be ok i dont really have knobs in my car who would mess aroud with it so i'm safe there yeah sparky i tried to lower my car on the cheap by getting second hand springs, they looks and felt solid but i guess i was very wrong.lol