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Hey guys. I'm just wondering if anyone here is running ST coilovers all year round. Specifically people in areas that see a cold snowy winter (i.e. tri state area). I know that because of there galvanized steel, they're much more prone to rust. Anyone have any serious issues with rust or seizing?

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Wondering the same thing!!

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from what ive seen, the VW guys that have been running ST for a few years havent really had any issues(in the colder areas)

As with any coilover, be sure to wipe down the threads when you rotate tires and such.

But bump for someone with direct experience with this!

Had my ST coilovers installed during the snowy/cold as f**k winter here in VA and never had any issues. Only had them on for about two-three months now. Still going strong and settled in pretty well.

Was reading somewhere that you could spray them with some Amsoil sealant to keep them from rusting

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Originally Posted by Zero90 (Post 1693845)

Had my ST coilovers installed during the snowy/cold as f**k winter here in VA and never had any issues. Only had them on for about two-three months now. Still going strong and settled in pretty well.

Did you put any protective coating on them?

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Originally Posted by Fett4Real (Post 1693849)

Was reading somewhere that you could spray them with some Amsoil sealant to keep them from rusting

Yea I also heard about this stuff that Boeing made but I don't know much about it.

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I found a DIY on another site that stated use something called POR-15 and using anti-seize lub

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Originally Posted by Dpforlife (Post 1694366)

I found a DIY on another site that stated use something called POR-15 and using anti-seize lub

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Can you throw that link in here.

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Originally Posted by TONYpepperon1 (Post 1694091)

Did you put any protective coating on them?

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That, Im unsure. I had Ptuning install them.

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I'm thinking of getting the ST coilovers too but live in salt city(Toronto, Canada). I don't mind rust proofing it every season since I switch tires every winter season. Would I need to take the whole coil over apart or can I just spray it down with rust check or corrosion free?

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Originally Posted by TONYpepperon1 (Post 1694952)

Can you throw that link in here.

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Yeah no problem I didn't know the rules about linking another forum on here.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4196000/page1

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like i said in the PM...there are coating you can apply to keep them safe.

also, power washing salt is a must.

can also do these, contact @Overland Designs :

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Originally Posted by Overland04 (Post 36726030)

After my last coilover cleaning I decided to take some of the ideas that I have seen from members here and good old Google to help create this quick mod to my car.

Here are more mods on my build thread HERE.

It uses Denier, a polyurethane coated nylon material and is stitched with Velcro and 1/4" shock cord. It's washable, waterproof and mold resistant.

Besides the sewing machine, the materials I used were:

1 Yard of Black 200 Denier
3' Hook and Loop Velcro
3' Shock Cord
Spool of Black Polyurethane Thread

Thanks for checking it out!!

Here are the pictures...

This is why I did the covers.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/_MG_9708.jpg

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/_MG_9838.jpg

Taking the top, bottom and height measurements.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/_MG_9819.jpg

Marking the material with the measurements. I angled the bottom to fit the bottom of the coilover tighter. I also added 2" to each dimension so I can fold over and sew all the ends.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/_MG_9821.jpg

Sewing all four corners over.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/_MG_9822.jpg

Once all four sizes were folded and sewn, then I measured where the Velcro should go.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/_MG_9826.jpg

Added the Velcro to the closing seams.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/_MG_9828.jpg

The shock cord was slipped into the top and bottom edges to create an elastic seal and to hold the cover tight on the top and bottom.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/_MG_9832.jpg

Shock cord holding the bottom down.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/_MG_9833.jpg

Nice, tight and now protected.

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/w...4/_MG_9834.jpg

Eibach sells similar stuff for offroad applications....