how long do coilovers last

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Feb 27, 2008

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Re: how long do coilovers last

ive been runnin the stock struts for the past 2 years with hte neuspeed sport springs. blown them all to hell hehe. would i be better off buying some coilovers, or just replace the stock struts with somthing like the tokico blues?

Mar 2, 2008

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Re: how long do coilovers last

Well I wish I could go lower, but I gotta go through at least 8 speed bumps a day, sometimes twice a day and it takes me so long already. If i didn't have the lip kit I would be able to tuck it more but the front adds about 2 or 3 inches at the lowest point. I think this current stance for me is as low as I'll go on this car to prevent any major damage from my driving.

Mar 2, 2008

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Re: how long do coilovers last

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well if you're happy with the stance that the stock struts with the neuspeed sports gave you then just get aftermarket shocks, they should be cheaper than buying a full coilover set. If you want to play around with the height, lower even further, then i would reccomend spending the money to get coilovers...

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Re: how long do coilovers last

im not thrilled with the stance, but thats cause my tires are 45s, not 40s. raised it back up .75". once i put the lip kit on tho, the stance prolly wouldnt be too bad. thx

Mar 6, 2008

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Re: how long do coilovers last

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how long do coilovers last without blowing if my freeways are pretty uneven and bumpy and I have to go through a lot of dips and bumps and what not?
Car is lowered with 1 finger in the front and no fingers in the rear.
i'm on tein basics.
PS I'm asking because within 3 weeks I have noticed that my car feels a little bit softer... or is it because I'm getting used to it?

Check the lock nuts (don't really know if that's what I should call them but the lower threaded nut below the spring). If your spring rate changes you'll likely be able to tell.