Are St XTA coilovers good?

They’re control is excellent. You can however, feel their slightly soft rear springs when you hit a small bump around a corner and the rear ever so slightly is a bit “slower” to react. All of this being said, I was determined to take these at truly a high rate of speed.

Where are St coilovers made?

Germany
With its shock absorbers made in Germany, the compact model becomes sportier and gets an attractive stance by the lowering. Due to its KW dampers, the ST X coilover kit ensures a more sporty driving behavior even on curvy country roads.

Who owns St coilovers?

the KW automotive Group
Over the decades, ST has become one of the most recognized brands in the US market. Since 2005, ST suspensions is part of the KW automotive Group and since then also carries coilovers manufactured at KW automotive in Germany in its product range.

Are St coilovers made by KW?

-ST Speedtech Coilovers are constructed of high grade steel, and heavy galvanized for great rust protection. -KW Coilovers are made from INOX stainless steel, which is 100% rust free. ST Speedtech Coilovers offer only a non-dampening adjustable solution along with the height adjustability, just like the KW V1’s.

Who makes St suspension?

About our parent company KW automotive GmbH KW today employs more than 200 employees at several subsidiaries and has a main plant area exceeding 170,000 square feet. In 2009, the KW coilover program alone covers more than 3,000 applications.

Is St suspension same as kw?

The only difference is that the ST uses galvanized steel – instead of the KW with its stainless steel (oh and color is green rather then purple).

Are St coilovers rebuildable?

One of the largest advantages of purchasing ISC coilovers is that our coilover is completely rebuildable.

Where are KW coilovers made?

This new kit is developed by KW and is manufactured directly at the KW headquarter in Fichtenberg, Germany.

How long do St coilovers last?

Good coilovers that are properly installed and maintained could last a long time – about 150,000 miles or more. Coilovers below this range that are making squeaking or thumping noises could easily be fixed without replacement.

How long do KW coilovers last?

The strut housing on KW coilovers is made of high quality stainless steel and are an investment that will last for the entire life of the car. Under all weather conditions, the stainless steel KW coilovers are 100% corrosion resistant and have an unlimited lifespan.

Are KW coilovers any good?

The suspension works good, even when it feels hard to drive over potholes, they still do a good job in damping. But after a few days, I noticed that the coil overs on the back are a bit too hard and keep blocking on some bumpy roads.

How often should you rebuild coilovers?

I spoke with Terry from Fortune and he said rebuilds should be done every 2-4 years for normal use, and more so with track use. Is this the norm? How do other coilovers hold up?

How many miles are coilovers good for?

How long do aftermarket coilovers last?

A good set of coilovers that are installed and maintained correctly could last a long time—150,000 miles or more.

How often should you service coilovers?

Rebuild every 60,000 miles. Rebuild every 15,000 – 30,000 miles.

Are coilovers a rough ride?

It’s true, coil-overs can result in a rough ride. If not set up properly you too could have a rough ride.

Should I grease my coilovers?

Before you install your coilovers, we highly recommend that you treat your coilovers liberally with a high-quality anti-seize type lubricant. The anti-seize shown was picked up at our local auto parts store. As for the T-9, you can buy it in a liquid or aerosol form, depending on which you prefer to use.

Do coilovers freeze?

The substances used to protect the roads from freezing such as salt and sand are a nightmare for coilovers. Specifically the salt, which can cause your coilovers to seize.