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Old 06-16-09, 11:47 PM
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hey guys umm i am debating on which setup to go wiht, bilstein or kyb with uas air or megan with uas air. i head borth are good but wich ones drop lower and which is worth it more for the money. i know megas are 600$ more expensive but is it worth if for the 600$ extra i spent or will bilstein be just as good. thanks again

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Old 06-16-09, 11:54 PM
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wtf vu, bilstein and kyb are not the same
Old 06-16-09, 11:55 PM
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oh should type it better bilstien/kyb with uas or megan with uas
Old 06-17-09, 05:22 AM
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Coilovers will always drop the bag lower since you can fine tune the position of the bag, whereas Kybs or bilsteins get mounted in the stock location. The question is how low do you want to be able to go and is it worth the price difference?

Here is my boy's GS on KYBs
Old 06-17-09, 07:30 AM
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Spyder78,
what's the front lip you got there?
Old 06-17-09, 07:45 AM
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thats not a front lip.. i believe that is the version select kit.
Old 06-17-09, 08:45 AM
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how those bags ride, bumpy or pretty much stock?
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real good there are no complaints from my friend. Basically can be compared to using kybs and Df210s.
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one of these day ill get some baggs after i buy a house first haha
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Originally Posted by GS300ToM
how those bags ride, bumpy or pretty much stock?
Rides pretty good, not as stiff as coilovers and not as soft as stock.
Old 06-17-09, 10:17 AM
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I am running a special on the KSport Air suspension

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...group-buy.html

You can't beat it for the price - adjustable coilover/air suspension in one complete kit. PM me for pricing.

Chris
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thanks a lot spyder. i guess kybs are plenty good then.
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Yep I will be utilizing the same setup in a few weeks.
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I have the UAS/KYB combo and I really like it, comfy for daily driving and cruising. Slightly better handling without sacrificing the stock ride and feel. HOWEVER, if your plans are a bit more than just cruising, I would highly recommend coilovers with or atleast some sport bilsteins. If I don't do coilovers, then bilsteins it is for me. Good luck!
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Which setup has the most comfortable ride? ( dont meen to highjack)


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