that sucks about the reg issue... and for 1160 the fucking state should of gave you a new damn plate LOL..... i would hold off on cutting the springs as I measured many times and cut mine... per many many many websites directions... and they are still too low... cause I cut them before I got my tires which are a diff size than original.. but in my case I like how low it is i just need to cut and flare the fender to clear.. im also working on new brakes but mine are toyota 5 lug front spindles.. good luck with the project and keep going..