0.49 Cent Coilovers!!!
10-17-2005, 05:11 PM
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0.49 Cent Coilovers!!!
I just bought my friend some of those coilovers you see on ebay for 49 cents! Im kind of interested to see how shitty they are! they got me interested in them now at a 1-4" drop rate.. anyone else ever tried these?
10-17-2005, 05:13 PM
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i'm interested in how those'll work, i can't afford the good ones.
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10-17-2005, 06:07 PM
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49 cent coilovers don't even belong on a damn remote control car. What the hell is ur friend thinking. Shame on you guys for even considering this for a TL.
10-17-2005, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by badazzTL
49 cent coilovers don't even belong on a damn remote control car. What the hell is ur friend thinking. Shame on you guys for even considering this for a TL.
10-18-2005, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MegaKillTron
mm.. i guess we should look into that, we'll probably end up selling the springs to some stupid ricer
kinda like you?
buying those, even "to see how's the ride" is stupid. sorry.
10-18-2005, 06:50 PM
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If all you are looking for is a drop and the most shitty ride quality ever known to man you will be satisfied. His alignment will suck, it wil either be incredibly stiff or incredibly bouncy, and the other suspension parts are going to suffer quickly.
10-18-2005, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MegaKillTron
mm.. i guess we should look into that, we'll probably end up selling the springs to some stupid ricer
10-18-2005, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by @cUr@-TL
buying those, even "to see how's the ride" is stupid. sorry.
10-18-2005, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by shockwave
Try putting some "No Fear!" stickers on them first.....
10-18-2005, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MegaKillTron
I just bought my friend some of those coilovers you see on ebay for 49 cents! Im kind of interested to see how shitty they are! they got me interested in them now at a 1-4" drop rate.. anyone else ever tried these?
you cheap fuck
10-19-2005, 08:22 AM
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well im sure the springs suck but in order to be sold legally they DO have to meet some kind of safety standard or the guy can be sued for everything so im sure they will be safe, the car will just bounce more than the low riders in a rap video
10-19-2005, 02:55 PM
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haha, i ordered them 2 nights ago for his car so they should be here by weekend. we'll put them on and i'll take pictures and post up the info
10-19-2005, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MegaKillTron
I just bought my friend some of those coilovers you see on ebay for 49 cents! Im kind of interested to see how shitty they are! they got me interested in them now at a 1-4" drop rate.. anyone else ever tried these?
Did you pay by credit card? Maybe this is scam for identity theft.
10-19-2005, 04:12 PM
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nah it's just real real shitty no name springs.. they set the shipping price at 40$ so you pay the difference there, they really cost 40.44$ still cheap as shit
and i paid through paypal they had a outstanding rating through ebay
and i paid through paypal they had a outstanding rating through ebay
10-19-2005, 06:13 PM
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why is everybody freaking out on "integrity" of these springs?
of course they'll hold up without breaking, it's not like those cheapy springs are made of aluminum or anything. hahah
think of it like this: it costs probably $20 to manufacture a few feet of mild steel into a rolled compressed spring. So if they have overstock, it's no biggie to let them go for pennies on the dollar.
The cheapy APC springs are made the same way. They won't BREAK on you, but rest assured, the ride WILL be bouncy (rates are obviously not measured) and they will probably put extra strain on the toe, camber, and caster components of the original suspension system, including ball joints and struts.
IMO, just don't do it man. It will take time to install them, torque everything down to spec, then realize it was just a waste of $$ when you could have spent an extra $100 to get a used set of Ground Controls that have much more sufficient spring rates.
good luck with it anyways
of course they'll hold up without breaking, it's not like those cheapy springs are made of aluminum or anything. hahah
think of it like this: it costs probably $20 to manufacture a few feet of mild steel into a rolled compressed spring. So if they have overstock, it's no biggie to let them go for pennies on the dollar.
The cheapy APC springs are made the same way. They won't BREAK on you, but rest assured, the ride WILL be bouncy (rates are obviously not measured) and they will probably put extra strain on the toe, camber, and caster components of the original suspension system, including ball joints and struts.
IMO, just don't do it man. It will take time to install them, torque everything down to spec, then realize it was just a waste of $$ when you could have spent an extra $100 to get a used set of Ground Controls that have much more sufficient spring rates.
good luck with it anyways
10-19-2005, 07:11 PM
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Man, this thread is still ongoing... Hey, once you find out (and let us all know) how pathetic these puppies are as auto coilovers, don't trash em.
Take the front pair and attach each to the bottom of your shoe, slipper, foot, etc. Now you'll be the new kid on the block with aftermarket pogo wear!
Plus, you won't have to share your kick-@$$ toy with anyone, because you can invite a friend and give him (or her) the rear pair.
So go ahead and bounce around town to get where you're going because driving will be a thing of the past.
Take the front pair and attach each to the bottom of your shoe, slipper, foot, etc. Now you'll be the new kid on the block with aftermarket pogo wear!
Plus, you won't have to share your kick-@$$ toy with anyone, because you can invite a friend and give him (or her) the rear pair.
So go ahead and bounce around town to get where you're going because driving will be a thing of the past.
10-19-2005, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mr.motoring
Man, this thread is still ongoing... Hey, once you find out (and let us all know) how pathetic these puppies are as auto coilovers, don't trash em.
Take the front pair and attach each to the bottom of your shoe, slipper, foot, etc. Now you'll be the new kid on the block with aftermarket pogo wear!
Plus, you won't have to share your kick-@$$ toy with anyone, because you can invite a friend and give him (or her) the rear pair.
So go ahead and bounce around town to get where you're going because driving will be a thing of the past.
Take the front pair and attach each to the bottom of your shoe, slipper, foot, etc. Now you'll be the new kid on the block with aftermarket pogo wear!
Plus, you won't have to share your kick-@$$ toy with anyone, because you can invite a friend and give him (or her) the rear pair.
So go ahead and bounce around town to get where you're going because driving will be a thing of the past.
11-06-2005, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 415ua5
isnt is illegal to make products that are potentially this dangerous?? what if they blow on the freeway
people who knowingly make shitty parts for cars NEED TO BE SHOT
people who knowingly make shitty parts for cars NEED TO BE SHOT