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> How Do Coilover Work, Installing
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post Sep 21 2008, 03:18 PM
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Well I have a nasty clunking noise when goign over bumps, ect. I know I need new struts and springs. However, I dont want to invest a bunch of money into a new setup. What all is needed for these

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I know they are cheap ass whatever, but I was hoping it would get me by. I just dont see how they would FIT any car, unless theres more to it. It somehow needs to connect to our hubs. I dont know
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post Sep 21 2008, 04:59 PM
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Those will only last you a few months then crap on you.
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post Sep 21 2008, 09:00 PM
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when it comes to suspension dont look to ebay. ^ this guy knows too itll last you a while and then shit on you. Your better off spending the money and getting something that will last. Megan coilovers usually are the cheapest (depending where your looking)
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Cheap. that is all. I cant afford KYB or Koni
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Well then, just get the Monroe's or other "stock" part... they are nice and cheap, and the stock system is already coilover... which is just stating that the "coil" spring is "over" the damper/shock. That system, I am assuming, would replace your stock spring mounts, and allow you adjustability, but you will only be able to lower the car, because your shocks would crap out early because they would have to work extra hard.

That's why those namebrand systems are expensive. They are the whole sh-bang! The springs and shocks, when matched with the manufacturer's recommended rates, would allow you to keep a near-stock feel, while obtaining that agressive look.

In essence, you get what you pay for. And it couldn't possibly be more true in anything as it is with cars. Just remember, the cheap-o parts you use that will break soon, usually do so at speed. So, if you plan on spending 9 bucks up front, and another god knows how much when your car wrecks on the freeway, then by all means, spend as little as possible.

Not trying to come off as harsh, just cheap and effective is something that is a hard grounds to meet in the car world...
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I spend about 500 bucks on my suspension, kyb agx and eibach pro-kit. its pretty good but i think im going with something better when this goes bad
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QUOTE(4G63Attack @ Sep 22 2008, 03:50 AM)
I spend about 500 bucks on my suspension, kyb agx and eibach pro-kit. its pretty good but i think im going with something better when this goes bad
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I had the same setup on my old car. never went bad on me and its deff. a nice setup. Im saving up this time for Tien basic coilovers. Its a bad idea to go cheap on your car with mods.
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well I wasnt looking at the MOD points to be honest, just something to get me by for the time being.
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I installed some megans on my car a few months back and they've been good so far...and they were fairly cheap at 150. I'm sure there are plenty more members on here though that have more experience with megans than I.
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ten dollar springs?

DOH!!!

should have gotten oem spec ones instead but hey thats just my poinion, not trying to start anything....

or ive heard a trick (old school) torch the springs to make em compress.
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post Sep 24 2008, 09:21 AM
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If your hearing a bang or what ever when you go over bumps its your strut not your spring.
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yeah I know that. I just didnt know a coilover was pretty much Just a spring lol. Thats why I said in my first post, there has to be a way to MOUNT these on there.
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Oh ok.
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