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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 04:20 AM
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Anyone have any opinions on the ground control coilovers? Any good?
I know you get what you pay for but what exactly are you getting if you know what i mean?
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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my opinion is that they are a waste of money. if you want coilovers just get real ones and not sleeves
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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They're just sleeves that go over your current struts and use their springs. Not really the ideal setup IMO. They might "work" for being able to adjust the height... but I don't know how much I'd really trust them.
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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if your going ground control....get aftermarket shocks
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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Back before "real coil-overs" were mainstream, this is what everyone used. Even on full race cars it was not uncommon to see ground control coil-overs. But,,, they are over priced IMO, better off just getting the real deal or a nice set of springs/struts......
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you can order different spring rates for ground controls, so its a cost effective option (compared to ordering custom spring rates from other manufacturers) for racers. their springs are made at Eibach's california facility.
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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I really want coilovers its just harder to pay for them and some guy offered me 150 plus my htechs for the ground control
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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why did he make you that offer? looks like a bad deal for him (but good for you), which seems fishy.
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Yeah i know i just dont want to end up being one of the guys hearing the "you get what you pay for"
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Originally Posted by Degooch
I really want coilovers its just harder to pay for them and some guy offered me 150 plus my htechs for the ground control
i would take that deal
Old Mar 20, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Are they good though? Like i dont want to be on cruddy and not comfortable coils. I drive a lot so this is important
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