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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
i didnt drive it on a twisty road, it was just harsher in general in the short street test i drove it on.

yo pd, are the pillow ball mounts more of a convenience or is it really needed for our cars?

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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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Pillow ball uppers usually allow for camber adjustment for macpherson strut setup cars. The LS has an independent double wishbone setup, so it doesn't really help it in that respect. The pillow-ball upper mount serves to eliminate compliance by replacing the normal rubber bushings with a spherical bearing, but it can also serve to shift the damper travel equilibrium between compression and drop. Basically it means that w/ pillowball you will have better suspension response (more linear) but it will also make the ride harsher/stiffer.

Is it needed? They definitely don't hurt to have. Hope that helps
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
megan Lpsss or bc racing.
i want to know the same thing becuase i heard that the bc coilovers are better quality than the megan racing ones meaning they last longer and give you a nice firm ride but i still want some comfort too so which should i go with?
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by radiokilla
Pillow ball uppers usually allow for camber adjustment for macpherson strut setup cars. The LS has an independent double wishbone setup, so it doesn't really help it in that respect. The pillow-ball upper mount serves to eliminate compliance by replacing the normal rubber bushings with a spherical bearing, but it can also serve to shift the damper travel equilibrium between compression and drop. Basically it means that w/ pillowball you will have better suspension response (more linear) but it will also make the ride harsher/stiffer.

Is it needed? They definitely don't hurt to have. Hope that helps
Thank u sir, helped greatly. I think my megan ez's will suffice for my needs
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Old Feb 16, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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no clue on BC reliability but i'm just about to cross the 2 year mark with my Megan LP Street without a single issue, and they're dailly'd over crappy roads.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
no clue on BC reliability but i'm just about to cross the 2 year mark with my Megan LP Street without a single issue, and they're dailly'd over crappy roads.
congrats! i hope mine last like yours.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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I have had mine for 2 yrs and 4 months with about 40k miles and no problems.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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well than looks like megan coilovers are definitely a possibility than thanks guys for the input i relly appreciate all the feedback.
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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I just ordered megan ez's for $649 shipped
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mega
I just ordered megan ez's for $649 shipped
Just wondering where did you get this deal from?

Thanks!
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 08:55 PM
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The vendors section.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Mega
I just ordered megan ez's for $649 shipped
Pretty sure Tim at Formula Engineering beats that price with BC's. My kid brother installed BC coilovers on his '98 GS400. That car is S-I-C-K. Great ride on and off track. Website is www.formulaengineering.com.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 06:39 AM
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lowest ive seen BC go for is 950 shipped BNIB.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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I wasnt interested in BC's. I dont need $900 coilovers on a $3000 car, its my beater.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Mega
I just ordered megan ez's for $649 shipped
i got mine for 629.02
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