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Old 02-03-10, 11:51 AM
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Im still trying to find a set of coilovers for my car. Im looking for a good drop, but low also. I also want the ride to be comfortable and stiff.

i was looking at:

Buddy Club,
BC Racing,
Tein SS,
Tanabe,
and Phantom (the ones Platinum VIP offers)

Let me know what you think would be my best bet for these or if you recommend another company.

I heard the Buddy Club coilovers can go very low...With maintaining a good drive.
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
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Will do, What Megan coilovers do you have?

Car looks good in your rolling video

Were you at the lowest setting in the video?
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Um LP Series i think? lmao i forgot...

No i can go WAYYY lower both upfront & rear... Let's just say when i was installing, i was sitting rear fender on lip
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
Um LP Series i think? lmao i forgot...

No i can go WAYYY lower both upfront & rear... Let's just say when i was installing, i was sitting rear fender on lip

okay good.
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yea +1 for megan my car is dummppped on it but i raised it up heres my daily ride height in the rear tucked

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...d-for-2is.html

This might help.
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Originally Posted by PlatinumIS
Will do, What Megan coilovers do you have?
Originally Posted by Robs IS250
Um LP Series i think? lmao i forgot...
iirc megan racing only makes one line of coilovers for the 2is - the LP series:

http://www.meganracing.com/products/...=468&catid=125

imo (and strictly imo), they're fantastic, considering how much they can be had. the height adjustment is a given; the 32-way adjustable dampening shocks mean i can dial in a stiffer ride for the occasional spirited driving or a softer ride for daily driving. i believe the springs can be pre-loaded, but i haven't had the opportunity to try that myself.

also, i'm sure many members can attest to how low you can go with them.

the aluminum pillow-ball upper mounts can be hit or miss, depending on the individual. they don't damper road vibration and MAY be creaky, but they do provide a slightly more direct steering/road-handling feel.

i would recommend them for those looking for coilovers on a budget.

regardless, the brands you're considering are all capable. best of luck deciding.
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Originally Posted by L-S-D
yea +1 for megan my car is dummppped on it but i raised it up heres my daily ride height in the rear tucked

Thats how i want mine to be
Is that on the lowest setting??

Originally Posted by rukkus2IS
Thank you.

Originally Posted by projectdna
iirc megan racing only makes one line of coilovers for the 2is - the LP series:

http://www.meganracing.com/products/...=468&catid=125

imo (and strictly imo), they're fantastic, considering how much they can be had. the height adjustment is a given; the 32-way adjustable dampening shocks mean i can dial in a stiffer ride for the occasional spirited driving or a softer ride for daily driving. i believe the springs can be pre-loaded, but i haven't had the opportunity to try that myself.

also, i'm sure many members can attest to how low you can go with them.

the aluminum pillow-ball upper mounts can be hit or miss, depending on the individual. they don't damper road vibration and MAY be creaky, but they do provide a slightly more direct steering/road-handling feel.

i would recommend them for those looking for coilovers on a budget.

regardless, the brands you're considering are all capable. best of luck deciding.
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nope not even close... lol i can tuck my wheel to my lip easily
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Originally Posted by L-S-D
nope not even close... lol i can tuck my wheel to my lip easily
Thats sick haha.
How do you like the drive on them?
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they ride real nice megan LP gets + 1 from me
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Originally Posted by L-S-D
they ride real nice megan LP gets + 1 from me

Now its between
Megan LP, Tanabe, and Buddy Club.
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
Megan LP
I leaning towards them now after 2 modded IS's have showed me how good they are.

And the price seems very good for coilovers. Hopefully getting them in a month or so.


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