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**Calbee** · 12-28-2011 08:48 PM

freesole, sick photography, should get a photoshoot together when my car is up and running again haha. anyways, you dont need the shocks if your gonna run the springs tbh, but coilovers are always a better choice

**freesole** · 12-28-2011 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by Calbee

freesole, sick photography, should get a photoshoot together when my car is up and running again haha. anyways, you dont need the shocks if your gonna run the springs tbh, but coilovers are always a better choice

Of course man! It would be great to get a group of us B8's out for a shoot in the Spring/Summer! Hope you get your car issue fixed soon though...
I think I'm going with Coilovers... selling my Eibachs tomorrow. Just don't want to run the risk of ruining my stock non-sline shocks which sounds likely..

**Calbee** · 12-29-2011 04:50 AM

Originally Posted by freesole

Of course man! It would be great to get a group of us B8's out for a shoot in the Spring/Summer! Hope you get your car issue fixed soon though...
I think I'm going with Coilovers... selling my Eibachs tomorrow. Just don't want to run the risk of ruining my stock non-sline shocks which sounds likely..

jealous! i am just on springs, definitely a good choice goign with the coils. which ones are you going to go with? the only thing is, as much as i want to drop lower, i already scrape in quite a few places, so i think the extra drop would be too annoying for me to get around haha

**freesole** · 12-29-2011 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by Calbee

jealous! i am just on springs, definitely a good choice goign with the coils. which ones are you going to go with? the only thing is, as much as i want to drop lower, i already scrape in quite a few places, so i think the extra drop would be too annoying for me to get around haha

But you're on a Sline right? The suspension is more suited for that I think :) I have the non-sport suspension so I am worried about the longevity of the shocks. I'm going with the ST's. Our winters here really aren't that bad and I think with proper care, it'd hold up fine. Which springs are you on? Any bounciness?

**Calbee** · 12-29-2011 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by freesole

But you're on a Sline right? The suspension is more suited for that I think :) I have the non-sport suspension so I am worried about the longevity of the shocks. I'm going with the ST's. Our winters here really aren't that bad and I think with proper care, it'd hold up fine. Which springs are you on? Any bounciness?

im on H&R Sports and and was on sports suspension, not s-line. great tell me how the STs hold up maybe i can get it next winter ;P

**Greg Nelson** · 12-29-2011 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Calbee

im on H&R Sports and and was on sports suspension, not s-line. great tell me how the STs hold up maybe i can get it next winter ;P

Calbee - the STs are very unlikely to endure Canadian winters, they're inexpensive b/c don't have stainless components compared to KW coil overs - this has been discussed much here.
Cheers

**gio** · 12-29-2011 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by Greg Nelson

Calbee - the STs are very unlikely to endure Canadian winters, they're inexpensive b/c don't have stainless components compared to KW coil overs - this has been discussed much here.
Cheers

As you said this has been discussed quite a bit here, as I know from doing my research on them. I'm from Montreal where there is snow in excess during the winter. Freezing rain is very common and therefore, salt is used to deice the roads. I just ordered a set of STs from Glen @ AMI and will be installing them in the spring. I feel as long as you take the proper precautions by using Boeshield T-9 and take the time to pressure wash the salt every few weeks, you should be fine. I know its a long way away, but I will most definitely be reporting on the condition of the coils during the spring 2013. Lastly, when weighing the pros and cons, for me the fact that they were nearly half the price of KW V1s made it worthwhile because in the worst case scenario that youre stuck purchasing a new set, it ends up being a two for one deal haha. Good luck!

**freesole** · 12-29-2011 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Greg Nelson

Calbee - the STs are very unlikely to endure Canadian winters, they're inexpensive b/c don't have stainless components compared to KW coil overs - this has been discussed much here.
Cheers

I've read contradicting reviews really. Some say to be careful and that it wouldn't be able to withstand the salt on the roads in Canada but that also depends on where you are. In Vancouver, it's really not that bad a winter unless you frequent Whistler or the other local mountains. I think Greg has stated that it should be able to handle these winters fine if you use the spray and take care of your coilovers periodically (2-4 times a year). Not sure anymore though :(