ST Coilovers - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

TONYpepperon1 · 04-22-2014, 09:43 PM

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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Dpforlife · 04-23-2014, 12:16 PM

Wondering the same thing!!

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continuecrushing · 04-23-2014, 12:30 PM

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!

Zero90 · 04-23-2014, 11:03 PM

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.

Fett4Real · 04-23-2014, 11:04 PM

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

TONYpepperon1 · 04-24-2014, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zero90

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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TONYpepperon1 · 04-24-2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fett4Real

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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Dpforlife · 04-24-2014, 07:41 AM

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

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TONYpepperon1 · 04-24-2014, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dpforlife

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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Zero90 · 04-24-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TONYpepperon1

Did you put any protective coating on them?

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That, Im unsure. I had Ptuning install them.

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congee · 04-24-2014, 03:16 PM

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?

Dpforlife · 04-24-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TONYpepperon1

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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Jive Turkey · 04-24-2014, 03:31 PM

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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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.

Taking the top, bottom and height measurements.

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.

Sewing all four corners over.

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

Added the Velcro to the closing seams.

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.

Shock cord holding the bottom down.

Nice, tight and now protected.

Fett4Real · 04-24-2014, 06:59 PM

Eibach sells similar stuff for offroad applications....

04-22-2014, 09:43 PM	#1
TONYpepperon1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 CBS BRZ Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 418 Thanks: 97 Thanked 64 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	ST Coilovers 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? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk

04-24-2014, 03:16 PM	#11
congee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: SSM BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 545 Thanks: 218 Thanked 150 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	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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