coilovers worth the install
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They are the ****! I mean the *****.. It really depends on the rates, but for what its worth ive herd both good and bad e-bay stories about similar "coilover selves." I would stay away from them if i were to do it all over again i would have gone straight to my flex or did a koni/GC set-up.
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I tried them a while back for grins. Part of your success (or failure) will be detrermined by what kind of shocks you have. With KYB AGX the sleeve sits in a really funky position. I ended up with loose springs at anything near full droop. This was on an NB so they might be better on an NA.
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F = K * X
solve for K
K = F/X
Where:
F = force (or the total weight you stack on the spring)
K = spring constant
X = spring deflection
So, for example, measure the free length of the spring. Say it is 10". Then you stand it on end and pile on 200 lbs. of weight on the top of the spring and measure its length again. Say the spring has compressed to 9". That means the spring has deflected 1". Therefore, using the equation above, your spring rate is K = 200 lb/in
You can also figure out K by measuring the spring, like the coil diameter, and counting the number of coils. But you need to know the springs material properties. Good luck finding that.
solve for K
K = F/X
Where:
F = force (or the total weight you stack on the spring)
K = spring constant
X = spring deflection
So, for example, measure the free length of the spring. Say it is 10". Then you stand it on end and pile on 200 lbs. of weight on the top of the spring and measure its length again. Say the spring has compressed to 9". That means the spring has deflected 1". Therefore, using the equation above, your spring rate is K = 200 lb/in
You can also figure out K by measuring the spring, like the coil diameter, and counting the number of coils. But you need to know the springs material properties. Good luck finding that.
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^ Thats what i was gonna do. I only have blown stock shocks anyways so how much more can i **** it up by putting on these. Ill just put them on and bitch about them tom.
Im trying to save up to buy me a suspension set up, But the paint job is coming first so we will see what happens.
Im trying to save up to buy me a suspension set up, But the paint job is coming first so we will see what happens.
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i would never put those on my car, maybe if i was south of the border and simply cared about the way the car looked at ride height. but the bottom line is you get what you pay for, those end up seezing or with broken sleeves, spend little money get something safe and worthy of your time...
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Even if they have a good rate, I'd be worried about the quality of steel used for the springs. Though I know very little about springs, I'd wager they'll likely wear out very quickly and start to sag..
You could always send them to me and I'll let you know how they work.
You could always send them to me and I'll let you know how they work.