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Old 05-14-13, 06:14 AM
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Default BC Coilovers extreme drop kit

So I am about to order these.

Should I get:

14/10kg
16/10kg
16/12kg

spring rate?

Any input on other spring rates?
I am planning to drop it low. Ride comfort isnt very important but if possible to ride low and comfortable, thats better lol.

I had tein CS (stock spring rates) on an SC before, its too soft.
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18/14 kg
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Originally Posted by Dranom
18/14 kg
Ditto
The stock springs for bc and Megan are way to soft for the dampners weak compression stroke.
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Originally Posted by Dranom
18/14 kg
Originally Posted by j2b4o
Ditto
The stock springs for bc and Megan are way to soft for the dampners weak compression stroke.
thanks for the input guys

Hows the ride quality on these?
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im running 18/16
full soft is bouncy but firm
full hard is very rigid and controlled
dialed in is very stiff but smooth
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Originally Posted by 240benzo
im running 18/16
full soft is bouncy but firm
full hard is very rigid and controlled
dialed in is very stiff but smooth
Nice! Exact info i want.
Thanks for the feed back!
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is there a link to the vendor site for these?
Old 05-14-13, 02:17 PM
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Yea i'd like a link too!..I cant seem to find where I can just buy the springs...I have a set of BR's and they came with 12k/8k and the front feels soft...even on 8 clicks from the stiffest setting......
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I'm rolling 14k/10k on my off the shelf BC coils. I regret not ordering 16k/12k but now I have the chance to run 18k/14k but should I be worried about the stock valving ? Is there an issue upping spring rates that far from the norm on a regular kit ?
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It has to be valved at the right spring rate but if you have the coils already you can just order the springs at swift.
If you guys has an acct at vipstylecars you can hit up OG. He's very helpful with suspension stuff

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Sorry guys I do not have a link as I am ordering it locally here in Canada off a supplier
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Circuit MS is the Clublexus vendor for BCs that I see posting a lot.
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I would go with 18k in the front and 16k in the rear. If you have full capacity of people in your car (3 passengers + Driver) it rides smooth as glass.

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^ Thanks ! 18/16 it is !

PS beautiful car
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Originally Posted by JSC4
^ Thanks ! 18/16 it is !

PS beautiful car
Thank you I wish I could enjoy driving the car but I've ran into a problem with my brakes


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