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ZX88 · 02-08-2007, 02:39 PM

well im going to be ordering some coilovers in the near future and hear in jersey the roads are covered in salt sould i worry about the salt destroying the treads on the coilovers or is it not that big of a deal i usually wash the undercarage every two weeks.also what would cause a set to lock up?

mr_240sx · 02-08-2007, 02:41 PM

if i were you id be safe and change them for the stock setup during the winter months if you plan on driving your 240 in the winter

Full-Lock · 02-08-2007, 02:56 PM

ya, or just wait until winter is over to put them on. i've daily'd a stock s14 for about 2 years now through the winter w/ no problems. it has buddy club coilovers and they are holding up just fine.

aznpoopy · 02-08-2007, 03:00 PM

i just drive on them. if you're real worried about rust and all that, why not just oil up the coil thread real good every week or two?

shit should be able to hold up for two or three years though.

Dunkee · 02-08-2007, 03:34 PM

I didn't have a problem last time I had my car for the winter. Cleaning/oiling them up def sounds like it would help.

SimpleS14 · 02-08-2007, 03:36 PM

Been driving the car for quite awhile with the coilovers. Your going to get surface rust at the most, so you will be okay. Putting oil on the threads might be a bad idea, as you are bound to attract more dirt and grime.

chuy · 02-08-2007, 05:17 PM

Im in Colorado and I just clean them up really good once a month. I dont spray anything on them just clean them really good.

white97s14 · 02-09-2007, 05:27 PM

im in oklahoma and we have crazy weather, we had a hell of an ice storm last month and i drove my car through the whole thing just fine, i have k-sport coilovers. i raised it up a little bit after that storm and i just lubed the coilovers up really well, not a problem

speedstar01 · 02-09-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_240sx

if i were you id be safe and change them for the stock setup during the winter months if you plan on driving your 240 in the winter

my vote is with this guy. why not just swap to stock suspension for the winter. keep those coils clean esp if they are expensive....

kandyflip445 · 02-09-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SimpleS14

Been driving the car for quite awhile with the coilovers. Your going to get surface rust at the most, so you will be okay. Putting oil on the threads might be a bad idea, as you are bound to attract more dirt and grime.

I think that's the reason Kuah told me not to lube/spray my TC rods with anything years ago. It will wear faster because of the stuff sticking to it. So, the same should apply to the coilover threads.

aznpoopy · 02-09-2007, 07:08 PM

i just took a look at my coil threads today. there's surface rust everywhere BUT the coil threads. haha.

but anyway, i don't think oiling up the threads would cause any problems. reason being anyone who cared about their suspension would wipe off any dirt or grime and relube the thread before they adjusted the collars.

sbanzer123 · 02-09-2007, 07:16 PM

for driving your 240 in the winter

kandyflip445 · 02-09-2007, 08:20 PM

Is Buffalo getting all that snow too?

sbanzer123 · 02-09-2007, 08:38 PM

well i got about 4ft on the ground now and the roads are like driving on the moon lol. and we havent seen temps about 15 in about 2 weeks.

slow40 · 02-09-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by sbanzer123

well i got about 4ft on the ground now and the roads are like driving on the moon lol. and we havent seen temps about 15 in about 2 weeks.

that my friend is just stupid cold...i don't see how you do it...

i had a week span of 18-20 here in TN and froze my face off...

sbanzer123 · 02-09-2007, 09:32 PM

ya it gets pretty bad here sometimes but ususally not this cold for this long. luckly im goin to socal for 2 weeks on wednesday!

Ian · 02-09-2007, 10:50 PM

Regularly run through the car wash...brush the threads with a stiff brush...DON'T oil them cuz it'll attract more grime...

if you care that much, cover the non moving parts with masking tape or osmething haha, i donno...

*cochino uno ochenta* · 02-10-2007, 01:39 AM

The only salt you should be worried about is the salt of my balls and the rusty sound your mom makes after she's done sucking them.

WILDACEX187 · 02-10-2007, 02:10 AM

3 winters on my tein SS. threads dont even have surface rust just alot of dirt and crap that makes it hard to turn the collars so i have to wash them pretty good before i adjust. got sum surface rust on the dampening knob on top though

cosil8e · 02-10-2007, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chuy

Im in Colorado and I just clean them up really good once a month. I dont spray anything on them just clean them really good.

HEY CHUY!

i've been driving various cars with various coilover setups in colorado for about ten years and have never run into any major problems other than having to brush light amounts of gravel out the the threads. i'm with chuy, just check and clean them somewhat regularly.

speedstar01 · 02-10-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by aznpoopy

i just took a look at my coil threads today. there's surface rust everywhere BUT the coil threads. haha.

but anyway, i don't think oiling up the threads would cause any problems. reason being anyone who cared about their suspension would wipe off any dirt or grime and relube the thread before they adjusted the collars.

hey aznpoopy, what brand of coils do you run?

and i must say...

+2 for not driving 240s in the winter (i just cant afford to lose a nice car that will take months to replace in NY) plus arent S13 bodies more susceptible to rust? at least ive heard they are worse than S14 bodies....anyone?

upSLIDEdown · 02-10-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mainevent212

if you care that much, cover the non moving parts with masking tape or osmething haha, i donno...

That's actually not a bad idea

WILDACEX187 · 02-11-2007, 12:40 AM

i've had my car for over 3 years. DD in nyc snow rain potholes. the only rust is on my stupid leaky sunroof!!! grrrr

98koukile · 02-11-2007, 09:35 PM

No salt in my town... just some chemical that doesn't let water freeze. I don't even know what surface rust looks like anymore! I'm sure I could find something if I looked harder

coupelove626 · 02-11-2007, 09:43 PM

i would totally leave coilovers on and drift...perfect for winter. too bad it doesnt snow in Los Angeles

aznpoopy · 02-11-2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedstar01

hey aznpoopy, what brand of coils do you run?

and i must say...

+2 for not driving 240s in the winter (i just cant afford to lose a nice car that will take months to replace in NY) plus arent S13 bodies more susceptible to rust? at least ive heard they are worse than S14 bodies....anyone?

section rma8

it doesn't get driven much now that i have a daily. but my s14 did 3 winters for me no problem back in the day.

1Via! · 02-11-2007, 10:42 PM

Its not dangerous as long as you know the limits of your car and drive smart.
I daily drive my car with coils, 2 ways, etc. through the 7 months of the seattle rainy season on RS2s with no problem. Only time I leave the car at home is when its compact snow/ice.

02-08-2007, 02:39 PM	#1
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 32 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	winter and coilovers? well im going to be ordering some coilovers in the near future and hear in jersey the roads are covered in salt sould i worry about the salt destroying the treads on the coilovers or is it not that big of a deal i usually wash the undercarage every two weeks.also what would cause a set to lock up?

02-08-2007, 02:56 PM	#3
Full-Lock Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ILLinois Posts: 1,765 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Full-Lock Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ya, or just wait until winter is over to put them on. i've daily'd a stock s14 for about 2 years now through the winter w/ no problems. it has buddy club coilovers and they are holding up just fine. __________________

02-08-2007, 03:34 PM	#5
Dunkee Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NJ Age: 42 Posts: 848 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I didn't have a problem last time I had my car for the winter. Cleaning/oiling them up def sounds like it would help. __________________ 96 SE http://www.cardomain.com/ride/255381

02-08-2007, 03:36 PM	#6
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 38 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Been driving the car for quite awhile with the coilovers. Your going to get surface rust at the most, so you will be okay. Putting oil on the threads might be a bad idea, as you are bound to attract more dirt and grime. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

02-08-2007, 05:17 PM	#7
chuy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado some where Age: 44 Posts: 623 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Im in Colorado and I just clean them up really good once a month. I dont spray anything on them just clean them really good. __________________ Slide Happy

02-08-2007, 02:41 PM	#2
mr_240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ottawa Age: 35 Posts: 6,320 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: mr_240sx Feedback Score: 4 reviews	if i were you id be safe and change them for the stock setup during the winter months if you plan on driving your 240 in the winter

02-08-2007, 03:00 PM	#4
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i just drive on them. if you're real worried about rust and all that, why not just oil up the coil thread real good every week or two? shit should be able to hold up for two or three years though.

02-09-2007, 05:27 PM	#8
white97s14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 95 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im in oklahoma and we have crazy weather, we had a hell of an ice storm last month and i drove my car through the whole thing just fine, i have k-sport coilovers. i raised it up a little bit after that storm and i just lubed the coilovers up really well, not a problem __________________

02-09-2007, 07:08 PM	#11
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i just took a look at my coil threads today. there's surface rust everywhere BUT the coil threads. haha. but anyway, i don't think oiling up the threads would cause any problems. reason being anyone who cared about their suspension would wipe off any dirt or grime and relube the thread before they adjusted the collars.

02-09-2007, 07:16 PM	#12
sbanzer123 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Age: 32 Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	for driving your 240 in the winter

02-09-2007, 08:20 PM	#13
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 36 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Is Buffalo getting all that snow too? __________________ My 240 vBgarage

02-09-2007, 08:38 PM	#14
sbanzer123 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Age: 32 Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	well i got about 4ft on the ground now and the roads are like driving on the moon lol. and we havent seen temps about 15 in about 2 weeks.

02-09-2007, 09:32 PM	#16
sbanzer123 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Age: 32 Posts: 534 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	ya it gets pretty bad here sometimes but ususally not this cold for this long. luckly im goin to socal for 2 weeks on wednesday!

02-10-2007, 01:39 AM	#18
cochino uno ochenta Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: sd Age: 40 Posts: 1,030 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	The only salt you should be worried about is the salt of my balls and the rusty sound your mom makes after she's done sucking them.

02-10-2007, 02:10 AM	#19
WILDACEX187 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: QUEENZ, NYC Age: 38 Posts: 3,103 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	3 winters on my tein SS. threads dont even have surface rust just alot of dirt and crap that makes it hard to turn the collars so i have to wash them pretty good before i adjust. got sum surface rust on the dampening knob on top though __________________ SR POWA COUPE LUVVV!!!

02-11-2007, 12:40 AM	#23
WILDACEX187 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: QUEENZ, NYC Age: 38 Posts: 3,103 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i've had my car for over 3 years. DD in nyc snow rain potholes. the only rust is on my stupid leaky sunroof!!! grrrr __________________ SR POWA COUPE LUVVV!!!

02-11-2007, 09:35 PM	#24
98koukile Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Mass Age: 34 Posts: 949 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	No salt in my town... just some chemical that doesn't let water freeze. I don't even know what surface rust looks like anymore! I'm sure I could find something if I looked harder __________________ Just talking about cars, one at a time Horsepower sells cars torque wins races -Shelby

02-11-2007, 09:43 PM	#25
coupelove626 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: alhambra Age: 40 Posts: 472 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would totally leave coilovers on and drift...perfect for winter. too bad it doesnt snow in Los Angeles

02-11-2007, 10:42 PM	#27
1Via! Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle/Olympia, WA Age: 35 Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: 1Via! Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Its not dangerous as long as you know the limits of your car and drive smart. I daily drive my car with coils, 2 ways, etc. through the 7 months of the seattle rainy season on RS2s with no problem. Only time I leave the car at home is when its compact snow/ice.

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