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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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okay whats the deal, why are these coilovers so cheap?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96...Q5fAccessories


EDIT!!!: Whoops, didnt read the whole thing. They are supposed to attach to your oem struts

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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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i dont see coilovers, i just see some springs that are suppose to work with oem struts
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by NIGHTMAREuki
i dont see coilovers, i just see some springs that are suppose to work with oem struts
ohh, so thats just a cheaper way to lower my car?
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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This is why:"The Set Of Four Coilovers Come Complete With "O" Ring Spacers To Adapt Kit To The OEM Shocks"

Plus if the guy thats selling me the suspension for my car for $100 cant type english properly...there might be a problem, pluis ebay coils will turn your car into this
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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hahahah thankss, guess i'll skip on thatt. i need new struts anyway, any particular brand? and i have 16" wheels. will that look good lowered?
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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i mod on a budget.. i have gr2's on my car and maxspeed springs 1.5f an 1.3r...love the drop and ive ran 18's and currently am running 19's with no rubbing or scraping on speed bumps...dnt skip on dropping but lowering springs are fine if you arent slamming (2in plus)
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 19blackmax95
i mod on a budget.. i have gr2's on my car and maxspeed springs 1.5f an 1.3r...love the drop and ive ran 18's and currently am running 19's with no rubbing or scraping on speed bumps...dnt skip on dropping but lowering springs are fine if you arent slamming (2in plus)
so ur saying use lowering springs? im not really familiar with the prices of struts. so whats a good deal? for all fours
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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check around the org..and your jy.. i lucked up and found my GR2's for 100 for the set at my local jy..but check ebay lol
Old Apr 18, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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if u find a $100 dollar coil over set it doesnt mean there junk, just do re-search.
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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Don't get that garbage..
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 06:53 AM
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you always seem to get what you pay for imo
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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Those are a type of coilover system, much like the old Ground Controls were.
I wouldnt recommend using them with OEM strust though.
I personally wouldnt use them at all.
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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eh, i guess i had a lucky buy

i purchased MatriX lowering springs for 99.98 from ebay. (front = 2.5" rear = 2") and i have them on Monroe High performance Struts. And I had them for almost a 7 months now No problem. (see sig.) Riding on 17" ADR GT Sport Rims
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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THread Jack in Progress!!!!

I dont want to drop my car more 1.5". DO i need to buy springs for a 1.5" drop? Or can i jus adjust srtuts?

I know coilovers are adjustable. but they also more expensive
thanks
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cashoit
THread Jack in Progress!!!!

I dont want to drop my car more 1.5". DO i need to buy springs for a 1.5" drop? Or can i jus adjust srtuts?

I know coilovers are adjustable. but they also more expensive
thanks
I dont understand what your saying, but if your under the impression that adjustable struts will allow you lower your ride height then no, all they do is control damper.
Springs ar ewhat lower your height, for a 1.5 drop you need springs rated for a 1.5 drop and etc.
Coilovers are both in one, they have struts that have damper settings made for the specific spring rates being used in the setup.
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Thread jack ENDED...

Did some research and found the answer.
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
I dont understand what your saying, but if your under the impression that adjustable struts will allow you lower your ride height then no, all they do is control damper.
Springs ar ewhat lower your height, for a 1.5 drop you need springs rated for a 1.5 drop and etc.
Coilovers are both in one, they have struts that have damper settings made for the specific spring rates being used in the setup.

Yeah, i jus read up about that. I would need to get springs that accommodate a 1.5" drop. Then jus get struts. THey not adjsutable. Im such a suspension NOOb
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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And I had them for almost a 7 months now No problem.
6 months and no problems.
Wow.
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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and i have them on Monroe High performance Struts.
What brand is that btw, monroe matic plus or sensatrac?
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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What brand is that btw, monroe matic plus or sensatrac?

they sir would be the Montoe Matic Plus
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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Yeah, i jus read up about that. I would need to get springs that accommodate a 1.5" drop. Then jus get struts. THey not adjsutable. Im such a suspension NOOb
Damn and a senior member too? Lol what u been doing this whole time? :0
Old Apr 22, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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those are coilover sleeves, i wouldnt buy them at all for any car. sring rate probably sucks and it wouldnt mount right with your front struts. StAY AWAY from those...
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dkillahster
they sir would be the Montoe Matic Plus
Kool, that means the sensa tracs can work with lowering springs! or maybe it depends on the type of driving and road conditions as well, too harsh and they may poop early.
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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People have had good luck with sleeve style coilovers as long as their struts are capable of adequate compression/rebound.
Old Apr 23, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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If you ever had an Eibach 2.5" spring (or any other reputable brand) and a no name spring side by side you will instantly figure it out.
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