BC vs. Megan vs. Tanabe Coilovers
03-19-13, 10:42 PM
#1
BC vs. Megan vs. Tanabe Coilovers
Hi fellow members I have a 06 IS350. I am reigniting the age old debate on what coils to get..I have read countless threads pertaining to all the coils in the title so please don't flame saying "search". I just haven't been sold on any and none of the threads have exactly what I'm looking for. Budget for now is roughly around $1,000.
BC vs. Megan LP/EZ vs. Tanabe Sustec
Here's what I'm looking for ordered by importance:
1) Reliability / Quality
2) Price
3) Can go low
4) Option to go air + coil in the future (if i ever hit the lottery and can afford air
)
From what I heard the Tanabe Sustec gives me the option of airing in the future. Wondering if the BC's and Megan's are "air compatible"?
Ride quality is important but I am well aware that "ride quality" and "low" don't go together in the same sentence. I am used to a pretty stiff and back jarring ride from my 08 civic slammed on buddy clubs. Just looking for feedback on ride quality for the above coils (stiff / soft / bouncy / etc)
Thanks for the time. Sell me on these!
BC vs. Megan LP/EZ vs. Tanabe Sustec
Here's what I'm looking for ordered by importance:
1) Reliability / Quality
2) Price
3) Can go low
4) Option to go air + coil in the future (if i ever hit the lottery and can afford air
)From what I heard the Tanabe Sustec gives me the option of airing in the future. Wondering if the BC's and Megan's are "air compatible"?
Ride quality is important but I am well aware that "ride quality" and "low" don't go together in the same sentence. I am used to a pretty stiff and back jarring ride from my 08 civic slammed on buddy clubs. Just looking for feedback on ride quality for the above coils (stiff / soft / bouncy / etc)
Thanks for the time. Sell me on these!
Last edited by jnguyenyo; 03-19-13 at 11:04 PM.
03-21-13, 01:42 PM
#6
I wouldn't know what would make a coilover air-compatible; but since BC Racing doesn't advertise it on their site, I'd doubt it. I wouldn't toss the thought of getting BCRs for that reason though; I mean, I have them myself and love them! If you love taking the twists faster than normal look at less a 12/8k or 14/10k spring rate. 
03-21-13, 02:27 PM
#7
Thanks man! I'm leaning towards BC right now. If I was thinking about going low, would a 14/10 work better or 12/8?
I wouldn't know what would make a coilover air-compatible; but since BC Racing doesn't advertise it on their site, I'd doubt it. I wouldn't toss the thought of getting BCRs for that reason though; I mean, I have them myself and love them! If you love taking the twists faster than normal look at less a 12/8k or 14/10k spring rate.
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03-21-13, 07:22 PM
#9
but if you just want a straight static coilover setup i would go BC like everyone else said. I have them on both my cars. cant really go wrong with BC plus you can get stiffer spring rates if need be
03-22-13, 10:04 AM
#11
Thank you! This was the last piece of info that I needed and couldnt find anywhere.
yeah ive seen plenty of guys do it when i was still in the VIP scene. ive seen folks use BC's and Megans then just get the UAS bags and etc. people really only do those type setups to keep a stiff ride like coilovers but still have the functionality of air. not to mention you can still have a low ride height with that setup.
but if you just want a straight static coilover setup i would go BC like everyone else said. I have them on both my cars. cant really go wrong with BC plus you can get stiffer spring rates if need be
but if you just want a straight static coilover setup i would go BC like everyone else said. I have them on both my cars. cant really go wrong with BC plus you can get stiffer spring rates if need be
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