Has anyone used covers to protect their coilovers? I'm about to fit a brand new set and would like to keep them as fresh as possible.
Any ideas or recommendations?
Has anyone used covers to protect their coilovers? I'm about to fit a brand new set and would like to keep them as fresh as possible.
Any ideas or recommendations?
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
I am going to do the same. I saw some ebay chappie that would make them to fit, might give them a go and let you know how they work out.
Please do. Does anyone use grease etc on them when installing. On my last set I used copper grease but obviously it traps the dirt
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
https://www.genracer.com/stance-shoc...undai-genesis/
Never sure if they'll just trap shit inside them and make things worse...
Ive always used motorbike chain wax doesn’t keep them clean but does keep them adjustable for years
Chain grease is the stuff to use, unfortunately it does attract dust and dirt but it also prevents corrosion.
Its easy enough to clean off if you need to though.
Not a fan of covering up the coil-overs as you are just going to trap moisture and dirt inside causing premature failure.
https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/view/WD44906
This is what I used and I picked it up from Halfords and it’s been on there for 3 years if not more and it’s never been re applied and still adjust by hand
Scottoiler FS365, Its a product designed to protect motorcycle parts from salty road conditions. It creates a clear protective layer.
Or clean the fecking things regularly
Chain wax leaves a white coating that is hard to wipe over.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scottoile.../162889661311?
It's unnecessary. Just throw some WD on them every few weeks.
WD40 rinses off when it rains. FS365 is waterproof but comes off with shampoo.
this is the chap that will make covers to order https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COILOVER-....c100011.m1850, I'm going to get some ordered this week.
My coilovers are already copper greased, with covers over the top I think it'll be a good solution for non regular maintenance.
Last edited by sx rider; 13-04-2018 at 08:40.
Cheers guys
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
I painted mine, even the springs as I got totally fed up of crappy powder coating that just flakes off. obviously you cant paint the threads so they get a good dose of copper slip and then general grime.