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Old 01-08-12, 10:29 AM
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I want to get coilovers for my is350 RWD and want to know which would be a good choice. I was looking at the Megan's and Tein's. Any opinions on these two?
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Get a set of Bcs, better than the Megans and Teins. Owned Teins and really disappointed in them. This is my 2nd set of BCs and are great.

You got money get some KWs

Do not purchase K-sport, absolute junk.
Megans are a step below the BCs and the small difference in price its worth getting the BCs.
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I have Megan LP's as does VIS250P above^^ and love them. ^ what he said is about right though. My friend has Teins and they don't go very low.
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BCR owner here on my '06 IS350. Dropped 2.5" with plenty of adjustment left.
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Depends what youre going for.
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the two most popular that is under 1k are the megan lp and BCR.

megan lp are really good if you are on a budget, but for a little bit more, you can get the BCR which is beefier and supposed to be more comfy.

if you are really on a budget, you can get the megan ez. think only difference between the EZ and LP is that EZ doesnt have as many clicks on the dampening.

for over 1k, you got a few choices, but arent worth it unless you track your car.
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Originally Posted by Fuzzie
the two most popular that is under 1k are the megan lp and BCR.

megan lp are really good if you are on a budget, but for a little bit more, you can get the BCR which is beefier and supposed to be more comfy.

if you are really on a budget, you can get the megan ez. think only difference between the EZ and LP is that EZ doesnt have as many clicks on the dampening.

for over 1k, you got a few choices, but arent worth it unless you track your car.
Spring rates are different between the EZ and LP's. The EZ's are less.
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Megans or BCR seem to the be two most common and are affordable. I have Megans in the garage waiting to be installed so I can't commend on the ride but for the price and visual build quality top notch.
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Thanks for the help. I will see how much the BCR's are and most likely go with them cause I know the Megan's aren't to bad. Car will look way better lowered a bit!
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Originally Posted by bduboulay
Thanks for the help. I will see how much the BCR's are and most likely go with them cause I know the Megan's aren't to bad. Car will look way better lowered a bit!
Check out the forum sponsors here. I got mine from GoToRacing on here from Kris. He will work with you on custom spring rates and extenders if needed...as he did with me.

Another key reason to go with BCRs is the replacement policy. $95 for a replacement shock is an awesome deal!
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When I lower the car I heard the VSC light might come on?? Is that true?
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Originally Posted by Gville350
Check out the forum sponsors here. I got mine from GoToRacing on here from Kris. He will work with you on custom spring rates and extenders if needed...as he did with me.

Another key reason to go with BCRs is the replacement policy. $95 for a replacement shock is an awesome deal!


Yes that is a good deal for the shocks. I hope the Bc's aren't to much cause everone is saying go with them. I've been waiting a while to get these.
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What do you want/need? Ride, style of driving, how low, etc.?

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I am having trouble finding the a place to buy the BC Racing coilovers for my car... I am somewhat an aggressive driver so I want the car to ride a bit stiffer then stock. I plan on lower the car so that there is no space between the fender and wheel or maybe just a 1/8" - 1/4" gap.


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