AST coilovers - corrosion protection
19 October 2006, 02:37 AM
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AST coilovers - corrosion protection
I've been offered a set of new AST Sportline II coilovers, at a VERY tempting price. How do they withstand 3-4 months in humid conditions, being constantly wet and subjected to road salt?
My intention was to buy a set of stainless steel coilovers, KW Stage 3 - but I find it hard to justify the big price difference. If the AST coilovers, however, look like a pile of scrap metal after the winter season, the difference IS justifiable
My intention was to buy a set of stainless steel coilovers, KW Stage 3 - but I find it hard to justify the big price difference. If the AST coilovers, however, look like a pile of scrap metal after the winter season, the difference IS justifiable
19 October 2006, 10:19 AM
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can't answer the corrosion question as i've only had my AST's for 1 day but they have made a hell of a difference to the handling!
19 October 2006, 12:54 PM
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My first set of AST's were on the road (3000 miles) in all weathers except deep winter (salty roads)
I cleaned then 2 times in that period and there was NO corrosion.
My second set are the £2000 AST 3 ways, and they are exactly the same.
Even stainless steel will 'mark' and corrode badly if the wrong grade, and St Steel is very heavy too.
AST's?
Why why are you waiting?
Get on with it!
Graham
I cleaned then 2 times in that period and there was NO corrosion.
My second set are the £2000 AST 3 ways, and they are exactly the same.
Even stainless steel will 'mark' and corrode badly if the wrong grade, and St Steel is very heavy too.
AST's?
Why why are you waiting?
Get on with it!
Graham
19 October 2006, 06:13 PM
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Agree. Clean my AST's with water/car shampoo first, dry and then wd40 all over for the final finish especially the piston shaft. Also clean all the grit from the adjustable spring pad ring.
Graham
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