siularbar

iTrader: (3)

Hi Guys. Thought about getting a set of TEIN SS for my 3G, but not sure how these things hold up against harsh winters. Up in Canada where I am, we get dumps and dumps of snow, plus the city throws out a lot of salt/sand/crap.

Heard a few horror stories about the coilovers getting rust and seized, and don't want to go down the same path. Anybody have some personal experience to share?

Maybe I should just get a set of A-Spec suspensions, or just springs?

Thanks a lot!

myron

iTrader: (4)

there are a few members that have coils and they are in canada. Dougboy comes to mind first, PM him and see what he does. Where in Canada are you?

paz840

iTrader: (2)

I've had SS's for two winters now, and we always get a decent amt of snow/ice here.

I also adjust the ride height myself every fall and haven't had issues with rust or seizing.

siularbar

iTrader: (3)

Located in Winterpeg, Manitoba

I think Dougboy is in T.O., and winters basically does not exist in T.O.

siularbar

iTrader: (3)

Thanks! From you mod list, looks like you have what I am wanting to get. The SS and the EDFC Hopefully I don't have to sell a kidney for this setup.

CubanLynx84

iTrader: (2)

if you keep them for the most part clean from salt on the streets in the winter you should be ok. clean them with wd-40 to keep them coated good.

Ramrodthrusterpuppy

You can buy Krown oil in a can...spray a light coat on them prior to snow/salt and the Krown will act as a barrier between the salt and the threads.....nothing will rust and seize up.

siularbar

iTrader: (3)

Thanks for the tip! I just looked up Krown, and seems like they don't have any dealers in Manitoba. Are there any online stores? Or maybe I can call up "Rust Check", as they provide similar service as Krown rust proofing.

Ramrodthrusterpuppy

Yeah, weird....nor do they have dealers in Sask! Try calling a dealer in Calgary or Ontario and see if they'll ship you a can...I'm sure they will. The cans are $10 each...