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Old 05-02-10, 06:35 PM
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Okay, let me first say I know there's plenty of threads already going on here, but my set up is a little different. I see most people are running 18's or 19's ... I recently bought Vossen 82's ... 20x9 and 20x10.5 , very aggressive but sits flush ... This is my DD and my new born will be riding in it, so I need something that isn't very stiff; more of an OEM feel ... any comment/help will be appreciated
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BC Racing Coilovers
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Megans - Tein CS - BC are the three I've narrowed down to ...
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bc ftw !!!!!!!!!! they are megans just better
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Originally Posted by Willdb15
bc ftw !!!!!!!!!! they are megans just better
So the BC's have a softer spring rate
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you can custom-order spring rates from BC racing and (iirc) megan racing.

you'll find positive feedback from both camps.
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tein CS buddie
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So the way this is looking, out of the 3, I wouldn't go wrong with either one ... Just a little hesitant with the Tein's ... I had the Tein SS on my SC and they were too stiff for me ...
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if you got money KW V3.
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^ yes sir and they are worth the money....
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If you sell your car and part. Those i wouldnt mind taking off your hands. lmk tommy. btw ur rides lookin clean on dubs now
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^ Ditto... KW V3's, very nice ride.
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off-topic bromance banter aside...

megan racing LP's are great for how much they cost.

the BC racing offering is slightly better (certain design "improvements") at a slightly higher price point.

both will do the same thing you're looking for.
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plus 1 with what projectdna said, i like my megans(im on a budget) if i could haved stretched for bc's i would have, but i couldnt so i didnt, and i have no regrets.
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Tein ss are more stiff. Tein cs is the comfort series. My friend has them and i think they ride very good but you can't slam the car with these which shouldn't be an issue if your running 20's it will lower it enough if you wanted to tuck the 20's.. But if money is an issue im satisfied with the bc coils. As an owner of both megan and bc. If your looking for the ride quality bc is the way to go and set the dampening around halfway.. Mines at 15r and 12f away from the hard (stiffest) setting. Imo f sport sways will complete this setup cause these coils feel "floaty" when taking turns fast.. But thats if your a spirited driver like me.. It will ride like crap on the stiffest setting but handles superb buttt has the floaty feel. Idk what it is but my megans felt firm on the ground. Blah blah blah my opinion. Off to workk..


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