Plowing snow with a CB7

[TheFunk]

So I live in Alaska, winter is here... And I'm at stock ride height.
I have a set of ebay coilover sleeves that I really want to put on my car, but the road conditions make me really skeptical.
I don't plan on having these forever, so I'm not so concerned about the excess wear on my stock struts.

Anybody have experience with ebay sleeves on snow/ice?
I am pretty used to driving in winter, I use good All-Season tires without studs and drive safely.

[RyanD]

Just leave it stock. Ebay is shit. Dont do it.

[93SM4_CB7]

Avoid the headache. eBay or any cheap name brand coils are shit like stated above.

First hand experience (Megan coilover sleeves)

[bobbycos]

i leave my cars at home in snow/ice

just like i leave ebay coilovers with ebay

[reklipz]

You can buy quality kits on eBay: there is nothing wrong with eBay. Quality kits are going to cost more than $50, however. If the deal seems too good to be true, it likely is. No-name kits on eBay are crap, as stated; stay away.

[ThePhantum]

I agree with everyone else!! Mine came with a no name set and I hate them!! Be so glad when I can get new ones.

[Pinchmyhandle]

I had the cheap $50 coil overs on my car before the F&F coil overs. The cheap ones definitely gave the look I wanted, and were ok on the road. Very squeaky tho. That said, I do prefer the F&F setup much more, very very noticeable in the turns. But just driving down the road, no real difference.

[MySOHCgoesBWAH!]

coil sleeves?

OK just for looks

[RyanD]

OK just for looks

Nice to look at, not to drive on

[MrMagnificent]

Its purely for looks. Though if that's all you want sure go ahead.

Though there is noticeable increase in under steer when I had purchased an eg hatch a few years back.

Excessive uneven tread wear and the sorts.

Not very comfortable at all, especially on shit for roads.

The smallest bump you would barely feel in a factory car would literally make your neck ache even at slow speeds.

I understand low and slow but if your neck aches going 20 mph your gonna have a bad time.


All in all it is your car.

If you plan on cutting springs and or wedge blocks into them. I strongly advise not to. That's just asking for a one way ticket to hell.

Cheers

[DanCan]

Save that $50 bucks, than save another $50 bucks and so on till you can afford to do it right the 1st time. Don`t waste your time, effort and money on junk. You`ll just have to go back and do it over again in the long run...

There is good stuff on eBay, the cheap stuff on eBay is just that, CHEAP! You get what you pay for.

All of us that just said the cheap ebay coils suck, is because we all HAD them, and we ALL regret it. Mine was on for two days, wasted my time and $$.

Anything Worth Doin` Is Worth Doin` Right. Save Your Money Buddy.

[ThePhantum]

I had the cheap $50 coil overs on my car before the F&F coil overs. The cheap ones definitely gave the look I wanted, and were ok on the road. Very squeaky tho. That said, I do prefer the F&F setup much more, very very noticeable in the turns. But just driving down the road, no real difference.

Also embarrassing too. Mine squeak so bad

[TheFunk]

Hmmm. Nothing I haven't heard before. But I guess I'll listen to you guys and see if I can just get rid of these sleeves on Craigslist.

When I get the new coilovers I don't want to spend a bunch.
Any recommended lowering springs? Or good quality coilovers that are $500 or less?

[1993 CB7 LX]

function and form type ones. you wont regret it.

[92-Swagon-cb9]

Are the F&F's good on a wagon? Cause not many people have a wagon lol