Coilover Question... Options

[nics]

Noob Q's

How long does it take for a coilover to get blown/bad?

So when it gets bad, do you replace the whole coilover or just a damper?

Thanks

[808celica]

i always wondered??
well...........if you dont drive like the castrol rally 6 then it would take a long time

[95CelicaST]

It all depends on how hard your settings are, how hard you drive, etc. If you've got yourself slammed and set to a stiff setting you'll eat the shock up faster than if you were at a reasonable drop with proper dampening.


And when some aspect of the coilover breaks (dampener, coil, pillowball, etc.) You can get that one part rebuilt/replaced, or you can buy new units.

[nics]

It all depends on how hard your settings are, how hard you drive, etc. If you've got yourself slammed and set to a stiff setting you'll eat the shock up faster than if you were at a reasonable drop with proper dampening.


And when some aspect of the coilover breaks (dampener, coil, pillowball, etc.) You can get that one part rebuilt/replaced, or you can buy new units.

i tried searching for megan racing coilovers and seems like i couldnt find spareparts that you listed
will look for other coilovers if they do have 'em

[nics]

i always wondered??
well...........if you dont drive like the castrol rally 6 then it would take a long time

like 150k miles?

for the stock struts/shocks, it is recommended to replace them every 50k miles..

in this case i guess i have to ask the manufacturer their recommendation

[95CelicaST]

Megans are cheap cheap cheap coilovers. Ksports are rebuildable, Tein, BC Racing, Apex'i, etc. Don't cheap on a full coilover kit.

[nics]

Megans are cheap cheap cheap coilovers. Ksports are rebuildable, Tein, BC Racing, Apex'i, etc. Don't cheap on a full coilover kit.

I see! Nice info, checked ksport site and they have a replacement parts section

so megan coilovers are more likely disposable like the OEM struts except you also dispose of springs.

[trdproven]

You'll never know unless you contact Megan company and find out how to be pointed in the right direction.

[nics]

You'll never know unless you contact Megan company and find out how to be pointed in the right direction.

I've checked the megan racing site, they do have replacement parts section too but whats available are the springs and lower mounts only. waiting for the reply about dampers

[BonzaiCelica]

i also know that tanabe's are rebuildable as well. urbandork told me this a while back ago.

[nics]

confirmed, megans are rebuildable. dampers are $115 ea. + shipping.