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GS300 Coilover Life?

Old 12-18-11, 04:16 PM
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Default GS300 Coilover Life?

I just wanted to know how long coilovers last for a GS300? I have a 98 GS300 and I was thinking about purchasing a set of used coilovers that have been used for 15k.
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I would think they would last many miles depending on roads and driving habits.
Old 12-18-11, 11:34 PM
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Do yourself a favor and get new ones. BC Coils offer some great ones.
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I was thinking about getting BCs but I heard they run a little bit soft, my best option would be to save up for PBM coilovers :T
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Tein Flex..
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I'm not much of a tein fan to be honest. I've heard they don't slam too well. I guess its either save up for a set of PBMs or get the set of Stance GR+ coilovers that have been used for 15k
Old 12-19-11, 05:38 AM
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I think they should last at least 50-70k
Old 12-19-11, 05:47 AM
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Maybe more if you drive like I do these days.
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Originally Posted by VIPvPanda
I was thinking about getting BCs but I heard they run a little bit soft, my best option would be to save up for PBM coilovers :T
You can have your BC's built to spec
Old 12-20-11, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by phillygs3
You can have your BC's built to spec
Yeep, got mine with custom spring rates, and its no additional charge.

http://www.enjukuracing.com/products...d05-GS300.html
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I agree with John. Coilovers should generally not be bought used. You don't know the driving habits of the previous owner nor the exact mileage on them. 50k miles can magically become $15k with it favors a seller's position.

You buy used JP roof and truck spoilers used. Coilovers, you buy brand new.
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I just replaced my Tein CS (V1) coilovers that had 125K miles on them no joke.... The rear passenger finally blew. Now when I took them off this weekend 2 had bushings that were smoked...
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Originally Posted by svt5150
I just replaced my Tein CS (V1) coilovers that had 125K miles on them no joke.... The rear passenger finally blew. Now when I took them off this weekend 2 had bushings that were smoked...
you live in Cali, Northeast can never get that much life outta coilovers.
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Originally Posted by svt5150
I just replaced my Tein CS (V1) coilovers that had 125K miles on them no joke.... The rear passenger finally blew. Now when I took them off this weekend 2 had bushings that were smoked...
Very impressed.... you must have FL roads over there in cali lol... You definitely got your moneys worth
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Ill be suprised if a coilover can last 20k miles and still perform well.

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