What's the deal with Argentina made springs?

[92Squiggy]

Is there a reason why Argentina made springs are so cheap?!

I just found some on ebay for $80 shipped $48 for springs and $30 shipping

[quangtran89]

haha, mine were made in Argentina. Only 88 shipped.

As for a reason...I don't know why. Maybe I'll fine out later,,@_@

[bigbird]

you get what you pay for.....

[92Squiggy]

Originally Posted by bigbird

you get what you pay for.....

I live by that mantra bigbird but the car is an 18yr old family sedan not some fancy euro car that is barely 3 years old.

[the_professional]

watch what you say around here.

Still your 18 year old family sedan, still deserves the best, if you want the best. Even not, you may even loose money by buying cheap. I wouldnt cheap out on suspension components, they are the variable that controls everything from handling to braking.

['_']

Originally Posted by bigbird

you get what you pay for.....

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[bigbird]

Originally Posted by 92Squiggy

I live by that mantra bigbird but the car is an 18yr old family sedan not some fancy euro car that is barely 3 years old.

and because your car is 18 years old your ok with cheap products. im sorry, but if you have that mentality then why not just leave the car alone and drive it till you can get a fancy(overpriced) euro(electrical disaster) car thats 3(may as well be 18 for bad depriciation) years old...or somthing better?. im not tryign to mock your opinion...but logically if you think that, then modding isnt somthing you should be doing.

modding a car will usually harm somthing(engine, suspension, paint, body) in some small way because its wasnt designed into the car stock. we combat that by buying reputable and reviewed products that will do that as little as possible.

[the_professional]

Originally Posted by bigbird

and because your car is 18 years old your ok with cheap products. im sorry, but if you have that mentality then why not just leave the car alone and drive it till you can get a fancy(overpriced) euro(electrical disaster) car thats 3(may as well be 18 for bad depriciation) years old...or somthing better?. im not tryign to mock your opinion...but logically if you think that, then modding isnt somthing you should be doing.

modding a car will usually harm somthing(engine, suspension, paint, body) in some small way because its wasnt designed into the car stock. we combat that by buying reputable and reviewed products that will do that as little as possible.

^ +1

thats why I'm too scared to really mod my car.

[bigbird]

well dont get me wrong. you can still mod cheap...but if you do just keep in mind your doing so. i dotn think its smart because its kind of a waste of money and time.

one way around cheap springs is to make sure you get good shocks, which for us are tokicos. thats still not as good as a set of good springs...but its better and still cheaper.

[eyeball96]

Originally Posted by bigbird

well dont get me wrong. you can still mod cheap...but if you do just keep in mind your doing so. i dotn think its smart because its kind of a waste of money and time.

one way around cheap springs is to make sure you get good shocks, which for us are tokicos. thats still not as good as a set of good springs...but its better and still cheaper.

Listen to Rob! He knows what he's talkin about.

He's been there and done that!!

[ghost111]

Anything made in Argentina is crap! I know, I lived there for 5 years. Crap!!!!!!!!

[jtex2717]

[whip_cracker]

Hahah... this is a great thread.

If I'm paying less than $100 for a set of springs - I'm not expecting much from them at all.

Besides, I'd prefer an 18 year old Camry over a Euro car anyday. I have friends with Beamers and Mercs and they're always having problems.

[jtex2717]

Bigbird was 100% right..... I am a mechanic and I find it funny how these euro cars are falling apart after 3 to 5 years.....and whoever said that they are a great car should be shot..... The electrical problems that they have is a fucking nightmare....... I had a 91 Camry in my shop 2 weeks ago with a destroyed timing belt.....ripped in half and shredded..... I put a new water pump in, and replaced the timing belt, added some antifreeze, and oil change.....and guess what.....? She fucking started and ran beautifully...... like it just rolled off the lot......so an 18 year old car will treat you better when you dont beat it and give it quality parts and time put in to do things the right way........


In Caveman Terms:

$88 Springs = Broken Shit....... BE SMART

[El Tano]

Well, I lived there for 26 years and I wouldn't buy springs made there, there are no regulations, no testing and most of the people just cut the springs to lower the car...