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Old 01-24-14, 04:05 PM
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Default Coilovers recommendation needed

I've been looking into Megan Racing LP($899) and Racing EZ($699) but I've found some complains on them. No coilovers set is perfect but I know there gotta be one that is better/last longer than others. What do you guys run on/recommend? I am looking for a coilovers set that lasts good amount of time.

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There is a thread in the FAQ sticky at the top of the LS460 forum on this very topic.
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I am going to go with Fortune Auto 500 coilovers 14k front and 8k rear. May possibly upgrade the front with swift springs and their muller air cup kit in the future. Check out their site.
I'll be sure to update the FAQ sticky once I've installed them.
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i did JIC MAGIC VIP.. $3500 a set but they are awesome.. 17 way adjustable.... nothing but smooth.. but drives like a sports car in the corners......
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Wow.. they are way out of my budget.
Are BC Racing/Megan/Tein no good for a LS?
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I have the BC Racing extreme lowering version w/ Swift springs and they are fine. Others have had good results w/ BC. Do a search and you can read the threads.
AFAIK Tein does not have an application for our cars
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The only issue ive heard with the BC Racing coilovers is that if you order the standard version (not extreme lowering) the rear doesnt lower enough for the LS460. I was debating getting the Extreme lowering version but they wont allow me to raise my car enough for the winter. I ran the BC Racing coilovers on my IS350 for 2 years and really liked them. BC Racing was my first choice so I was bummed that they didnt allow the rear of the LS460 to lower enough for what I want.
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Originally Posted by is150
The only issue ive heard with the BC Racing coilovers is that if you order the standard version (not extreme lowering) the rear doesnt lower enough for the LS460. I was debating getting the Extreme lowering version but they wont allow me to raise my car enough for the winter. I ran the BC Racing coilovers on my IS350 for 2 years and really liked them. BC Racing was my first choice so I was bummed that they didnt allow the rear of the LS460 to lower enough for what I want.
Time to buy a beater for those tough winter days then..
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I am planning to get 20's then the coilovers set is not going to be low enough for sure.
Shoot.. I don't know what to do.
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The BC extremes are definitely low enough... but as is150 said, they won't go back even close to OEM height
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I've heard good thing about BC Racing. I've had Megans LP with 22's and this was my MAX height: Coilovers recommendation needed-cqrucx7.jpg. Had to go full stiff damper on the fronts because it was that low. Just imagine how much lower you can go?

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If you're looking for a good street coilover kit and don't want to break the bank. BCs are definitely the way to go. Just like everyone has been saying you can adjust spring rates, get an extreme drop kit to go even lower, and even upgrade to Swift springs on select applications.
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Originally Posted by korlexus
I've been looking into Megan Racing LP($899) and Racing EZ($699) but I've found some complains on them. No coilovers set is perfect but I know there gotta be one that is better/last longer than others. What do you guys run on/recommend? I am looking for a coilovers set that lasts good amount of time.

Brand:
Model Name:
Price:
How long have you been running it:
Adjustable:
Ride Quality:

You can copy/paste if you need to.
Thanks.
I just got the newer version installed last year...finally have alignment done correctly with wald wheels!
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Originally Posted by Grouchy
I've heard good thing about BC Racing. I've had Megans LP with 22's and this was my MAX height: . Had to go full stiff damper on the fronts because it was that low. Just imagine how much lower you can go?
Max height means the lowest right?
That's pretty dang low.
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Originally Posted by tennisstar
I just got the newer version installed last year...finally have alignment done correctly with wald wheels!
Megan Racing LP?


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