Ebay coilovers?

[lilshaun1983]

Are they really that bad? Does anybody running them on there cars? Thinking about getting them.

[JoshM]

I suppose they are "good" for the price.



But, honestly... do you trust the quality of $20 springs supporting 3,000lbs?


Save up some money and buy better quality shit, it might save your life.

[mean87]

A lot of people will tell you they're junk, however I am running them on my CB7 since the end of May and I think they're great! All about personal preference. They were great for me because they give you that really low stance for a small price, and you can raise them back up when winter comes around. The ride's pretty good too IMO

[JoshM]

A lot of people will tell you they're junk, however I am running them on my CB7 since the end of May and I think they're great!

You've had them 3 months.

Wait till they strat to rust, crack, etc.

[gloryaccordy]

I wouldn't recommend them, if for nothing else cause u don't know what ur getting.

If u look around u can find a good deal on real springs. I picked up a set of Skunk2 coilover sleeves for $100 locally.

[AstroVannin]

Ive got a set of "Aerospeed" coilovers for a Civic in mine (I dunno if theyre better the nthe regular eGay variety or not) but Im pretty happy with them.

Ive been using for a bit better then a year (they were on my 1G Camry before). The Civic spring rates seem pretty good for the Accord (450 f / 350 r) and they look to be holding up well (IE: they're not all rusted to shit and the perches still move well and all that).

[gloryaccordy]

Ive got a set of "Aerospeed" coilovers for a Civic in mine (I dunno if theyre better the nthe regular eGay variety or not) but Im pretty happy with them.

Ive been using for a bit better then a year (they were on my 1G Camry before). The Civic spring rates seem pretty good for the Accord (450 f / 350 r) and they look to be holding up well (IE: they're not all rusted to shit and the perches still move well and all that).

Yea at least w/a brand like Arospeed or Dropzone you kind of know what you're getting. I wouldn't mess w/those $20 springs though.,

[lonski]

Confucius say, "if you have a ten dollar head, go ahead and buy a ten dollar helmet."

[lilshaun1983]

I might just hold off on them then. I dont want to screw myself later on down the road

[JoshM]

I might just hold off on them then. I dont want to screw myself later on down the road

Better to do it right the first time, so you don't have to waste time and money redoing it.

[mean87]

You've had them 3 months.

Wait till they strat to rust, crack, etc.

Almost 4 months and no sign of wear whatsoever, still rides just as good as the day I put them on. I've checked them and they're holding up like new. I've known people who've used ebay coilovers for years without problems, I think it all depends on how you drive. If you fly over potholes and bumps in the pavement, ANY strut or spring can give out. Have you ever owned a pair of springs for an extended period of time? You seem to be the quickest on here to knock them, maybe you just had a bad experience.

[kelton]

ive been on mine for over a year

[JoshM]

Have you ever owned a pair of springs for an extended period of time? You seem to be the quickest on here to knock them, maybe you just had a bad experience.

I've had my Skunk2's for about 10 months.
My roommate has had them atleast 3 years.

I've had in the past:
Tein Basic coilovers for 1 1/2 years.
Switched to KSport after I sodl the Teins, had them for a year.
Sold those, got Stance coilovers, then sold the car.
(That was with a 1991 240sx.)


I had eBay coilovers in the past.
They were terrible.
About a month after installing them, I could already tell problems were heading my way, so I QUICKLY trashed them.
One was cracked, one started to rust, and the other 2 were beginning to sag.
Maybe I just got a bad pair, but I haven't heard anything good about them, other than the fact they cost less than dinner.

[mean87]

I've had my Skunk2's for about 10 months.
My roommate has had them atleast 3 years.

I've had in the past:
Tein Basic coilovers for 1 1/2 years.
Switched to KSport after I sodl the Teins, had them for a year.
Sold those, got Stance coilovers, then sold the car.
(That was with a 1991 240sx.)


I had eBay coilovers in the past.
They were terrible.
About a month after installing them, I could already tell problems were heading my way, so I QUICKLY trashed them.
One was cracked, one started to rust, and the other 2 were beginning to sag.
Maybe I just got a bad pair, but I haven't heard anything good about them, other than the fact they cost less than dinner.

You had a bad experience, but you HAVE heard good things about them because I am on here saying good things about them. If yours were junk after only a month you either: (A) got a bad set; or (B) drive like a maniac over bumpy roads, personally I hope is was (A). They work well if you get a good set and treat them right, and they're a great alternative for people who cannot afford the brand name items, such as myself.

[lilshaun1983]

Theres no need to get hostile guys. Im just gettin mixed signals on what i should do right now. Can see pics with them on?