 full coilovers vs coilover sleeves |
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 Jan 4, 2010 - 11:57 AM
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what is the difference between the two? is there any extra hardware required for the sleeves?
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Jan 4, 2010 - 12:36 PM
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sleeves
 full coilovers  can you spot the difference ? --------------------  |
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Jan 4, 2010 - 1:04 PM
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yep.
there both too expensive. -------------------- "she can polish my strut bar anytime As long as her blow-off valve's in good order"
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Jan 4, 2010 - 1:11 PM
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QUOTE (Culpable04 @ Jan 4, 2010 - 12:36 PM)  sleeves full coilovers can you spot the difference ? no...  lol
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Jan 4, 2010 - 1:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
A sleeve you will need to specify the spring rate and consequently you will need a shock that will be able to work with that spring rate.
otherwise your handling/ride will suck. buying a full coilover you are more likely (99% more) to have a better matched setup that will function better on your car. |
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Jan 4, 2010 - 1:15 PM
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QUOTE (playr158 @ Jan 4, 2010 - 1:12 PM) A sleeve you will need to specify the spring rate and consequently you will need a shock that will be able to work with that spring rate. otherwise your handling/ride will suck. buying a full coilover you are more likely (99% more) to have a better matched setup that will function better on your car. yea... full coils are the way to go! -------------------- |
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Jan 4, 2010 - 1:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
So is there a huge difference between Coilover sleeves, and lowering springs? Or are they basically the same thing?
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Jan 4, 2010 - 2:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Jan 4, 2010 - 1:18 PM) So is there a huge difference between Coilover sleeves, and lowering springs? Or are they basically the same thing? yes, coilover sleeves are adjustable ride height and higher spring rates. Springs are one fixed height and better suited for those who don't know how to setup a strut accordingly. basically....if you are asking these kinds of questions you have 2 options a) lowering springs + kyb gr2/bilstein struts or b) full coilovers (TEIN SS for example) |
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Jan 4, 2010 - 2:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (playr158 @ Jan 4, 2010 - 2:01 PM) QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Jan 4, 2010 - 1:18 PM) So is there a huge difference between Coilover sleeves, and lowering springs? Or are they basically the same thing? yes, coilover sleeves are adjustable ride height and higher spring rates. Springs are one fixed height and better suited for those who don't know how to setup a strut accordingly. basically....if you are asking these kinds of questions you have 2 options a) lowering springs + kyb gr2/bilstein struts or b) full coilovers (TEIN SS for example) So With coilover sleeves, you need to find a strut that will work the best with the spring rate of the coilover sleeve, where as with full coilovers, you are privided with the correct strut that works with the spring rate? -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Jan 4, 2010 - 2:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '08 From sweet home, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
with full coilovers you can change how harsh the ride is
with sleeves you cannot but you can use stock struts -------------------- "she can polish my strut bar anytime As long as her blow-off valve's in good order"
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Jan 4, 2010 - 2:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Jan 4, 2010 - 2:27 PM) So With coilover sleeves, you need to find a strut that will work the best with the spring rate of the coilover sleeve, where as with full coilovers, you are privided with the correct strut that works with the spring rate? yes pretty much 
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Jan 4, 2010 - 2:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (playr158 @ Jan 4, 2010 - 2:43 PM) yes pretty much Haha alright thanks alot man, just tryna learn as much as I can. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Jan 4, 2010 - 3:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 17, '09 From Fall River, Ma Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
looks like im gunna go with springs for now nd save 2 get coils later
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Jan 4, 2010 - 3:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
You should honestly just save until you can afford coilovers. Buying once what you actually want, is wiser than having to buy and do twice.
springs are like 10-20% of the price of coilovers. Don't forget you would also want to replace: ball joints and sway bar endlinks (at a minimum) when you replace your suspensio. |
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Jan 4, 2010 - 9:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 17, '09 From Fall River, Ma Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
tru i think im going to go with that instead
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Jan 4, 2010 - 10:13 PM
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QUOTE (Culpable04 @ Jan 4, 2010 - 11:36 AM) sleeves full coilovers can you spot the difference ? Oh!! i always though it was the strut. NOW i understand. One comes in the darkness, the other comes with carpet. Geeze, how'd i never understand that before?
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