TheMexicanJob
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a coilover is an adjustable spring height on a threaded strut body, a spring is just that, the spring, goes on the strut, lowers the car but IS NOT adjustable.
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Ebay Springs
- Thread starter kw8z3boi
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a coilover is an adjustable spring height on a threaded strut body, a spring is just that, the spring, goes on the strut, lowers the car but IS NOT adjustable.
kw8z3boi
Veteran CEG'er
So is springs better than coilover or it depends?
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
So is springs better than coilover or it depends?
depends very much on what you want, ride quality, cost, etc.
kw8z3boi
Veteran CEG'er
I see. Well not I'm lost. So is a bad idea to buy the BOMZ coilover on ebay? I just want to lower it because I don't really like the huge gap in my front.
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
I see. Well not I'm lost. So is a bad idea to buy the BOMZ coilover on ebay? I just want to lower it because I don't really like the huge gap in my front.
i like coilover's be cause they're adjustable and you can always make sure your car is level.
I haven't heard much about the BOMZ but if i remember it right it has been said that it's the "best" knock off coilover kit, but keep in mind this is a coilover setup that slides over the strut and is not a full coilover strut and spring combo.
kw8z3boi
Veteran CEG'er
If you don't mind can you explain a bit more about the pro and con if you can?
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
there's plenty of info right here on the site, just check out the stickies and do some research, there's plenty of info easily found.
kw8z3boi
Veteran CEG'er
OK I will try that thanks for pointing that out.
csvt2200
Veteran CEG'er
Well i have seen people running Intrax Springs with no problem(if thats what your talking about)....
But truthfully there is no such thing as ebay springs, BE MORE SPECIFIC which ones?
- Amyn
Not cool man, don't be hate'n on my Springs!:laugh: I love em!
kw8z3boi
Veteran CEG'er
Where is another source where I can find springs beside ebay?
papatedroach
Be Gentle I'm New Here
just a NECO guy poking around here but,
I had ebay coilovers on my cougar for about 2 years. The only problem i had was that blew a strut, but it was a stock one with 60k on it anyways. They handel great, but you feel like your gonna break your teeth when u hit a bump. So stiff that they might as well be solid steel. They also didnt fit, the first time i just used a grinder and took off a tiny bit from my struts till they fit, really i took the paint off and they fit. Then I blew a strut so we used a press to get them off since the where rusted to strut (no paint on the strut duh) while we were pressing them onto the new struts we snapped a perch off the one. I ended up tearing them all out and replacing everything, new struts, BG drop springs, new bearings, new mounts. Rides wonderfull now, and still handels well.
I had ebay coilovers on my cougar for about 2 years. The only problem i had was that blew a strut, but it was a stock one with 60k on it anyways. They handel great, but you feel like your gonna break your teeth when u hit a bump. So stiff that they might as well be solid steel. They also didnt fit, the first time i just used a grinder and took off a tiny bit from my struts till they fit, really i took the paint off and they fit. Then I blew a strut so we used a press to get them off since the where rusted to strut (no paint on the strut duh) while we were pressing them onto the new struts we snapped a perch off the one. I ended up tearing them all out and replacing everything, new struts, BG drop springs, new bearings, new mounts. Rides wonderfull now, and still handels well.
kw8z3boi
Veteran CEG'er
ouch! what a sad story ... I have a LX contour and I'm not sure if it will have problem if I put in the coilovers on ebay ... hm...
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
ouch! what a sad story ... I have a LX contour and I'm not sure if it will have problem if I put in the coilovers on ebay ... hm...
model of contour doesn't matter, cause if it's a stiff spring rate it'll still ride like crap.
kw8z3boi
Veteran CEG'er
So stiff springs make the car wobble a lot?
kw8z3boi
Veteran CEG'er
model of contour doesn't matter, cause if it's a stiff spring rate it'll still ride like crap.
Is it even worser than stock springs?
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
for something that i depend on with my life such as suspension, i'd save and buy a quality setup, it'll ride better and be much better than any quick ebay fix.
kw8z3boi
Veteran CEG'er
Oh i see
TheMexicanJob
Banned?
like i said man, do some research, there is plenty of info on the boards that will answer everything you may need to ask.
kw8z3boi
Veteran CEG'er
alright :laugh:
qbcsvt
Hard-core CEG'er
Not cool man, don't be hate'n on my Springs!:laugh: I love em!
Lol I didnt mean it the way I said it... I meant I have seen the Intrax Springs being run on a CSVT and they performed well and look good.....
Sry I had no info and was trying to help.....
- Amyn