Coilovers snapped on my SC400
#1
Driver
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Coilovers snapped on my SC400
Just wondering if the community has ran into such a thing happening?
This morning I was driving away from my parkade, when I heard a THUD come from the rear after going over a speed bump. I pulled over immediately and saw this...
when she's suppose to ride like this...
since I live in a condo, strata doesn't allow us to work on our cars and I got nowhere to store my tools, so I drove it to nearest shop I trust (only 3km away). They got my on the hoist immediately and saw this...
Here's what it looks like when it came off the my baby...
So my question to the community is:
1. Has this happen to anyone else with coilovers? have it snap from the main strut?
2. Would such a break be covered under warranty?
This morning I was driving away from my parkade, when I heard a THUD come from the rear after going over a speed bump. I pulled over immediately and saw this...
when she's suppose to ride like this...
since I live in a condo, strata doesn't allow us to work on our cars and I got nowhere to store my tools, so I drove it to nearest shop I trust (only 3km away). They got my on the hoist immediately and saw this...
Here's what it looks like when it came off the my baby...
So my question to the community is:
1. Has this happen to anyone else with coilovers? have it snap from the main strut?
2. Would such a break be covered under warranty?
#5
Driver
Thread Starter
I guess they are, but I don't think I've ever heard of coilover brackets shear off like such. springs, internal valves wearing out is normal, but something that should be wielded securely coming clean off like this :/ I don't know what to say...
TEIN did get back to me, offered no warranty since I got it used, they did offer me a discount for a set of new custom Comfort Sports for $330/ea. anyone in the community want to take them up on that deal?
TEIN did get back to me, offered no warranty since I got it used, they did offer me a discount for a set of new custom Comfort Sports for $330/ea. anyone in the community want to take them up on that deal?
#6
For one thing, your car is way too low. That probably put extra pressure on the Chinese made coil over and caused it to snap.
steve
steve
#7
It looks like the coil over was bolted to the bottom bracket, and from the apparent age, the bolt rusted and broke. You may be able to drill out and re tap the hole to replace the bolt.
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#9
Driver
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The cheaper line are made in China, but hey, you get what you paid for... I'm sure these are still on par to their QS control
"STREET BASIS Z & STREET ADVANCE Z damper lines from the TEIN China plant." - TEIN blog
What I had was the Comfort Sports, this is the more premium line. If you read any other CL boards (ie: GS, ES etc) many board members gave the Comfort Sports very high rating for comfort and they came straight from Japan. If I were to order a new set, it could be custom built from the Yokohama plant.
#10
I also agree that rust was probably the cause. Rust+age+stress=adios. I was thinking about getting some coilovers but stuff like this is what makes me very hesitant to do so. After several hours of research it seems that the general consensus is to either get the really expensive coilovers or not get coilovers at all. I don't care about lowering my car so I'm just going to get some high quality shocks and springs and call it a day. If I happen to have an extra 3 grand laying around eventually then I'll buy some crazy good coilovers. In any event, good luck with your car. I've heard good things about Stance SS if you're going to get new coilovers.
Last edited by oSUPRAo; 09-04-16 at 12:25 AM.
#12
Driver
Thread Starter
KW makes coilovers for SC400? I didn't see any listed on their website... anyways I've gone with BC Racing BR coilovers after reading a review on a NSX forum. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for SC
pretty good write up (missing pics thou)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showth...hensive-Review
pretty good write up (missing pics thou)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showth...hensive-Review
#13
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KW makes coilovers for SC400? I didn't see any listed on their website... anyways I've gone with BC Racing BR coilovers after reading a review on a NSX forum. If it's good enough for them, it's good enough for SC
pretty good write up (missing pics thou)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showth...hensive-Review
pretty good write up (missing pics thou)
http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showth...hensive-Review
#15
93-98 Supra MKIV. You'll want either KW or HKS Hypermax 4. Those won't rust.
Steve K.
Steve K.