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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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So it has come down to two in my decision for total droppage: BC or Megans? Pros and cons?
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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Please post what you decide.

I have an 01 UL and I'm going to adjust the sensors to get it low, but once the bags go out, I don't plan on putting back air and would rather put coils.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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BC's all the way.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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If money is tight than go with Megans. There super cheap. But if you have the funds I'd go with BC. If you're willing to spend more go with JIC's.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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JIC roll call!!! Enjoy. Still got more to go.
Attached Thumbnails Coilovers-p1000750.jpg   Coilovers-p1000749.jpg  
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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How much does it cost to do a conversion from air suspension to coil overs?
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by minnyminh
JIC roll call!!! Enjoy. Still got more to go.
what the specs on the wheels.. width?/ offset??? and tire size..??
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I swapped out my stock air struts for coilover this past weekend. I got megans Lp series. They slam my car and can go alot lower, my tires are tucked, less than half of the tire are showing. The ride very good, comfortable but not as great as the JIC coilover Minnyminh have on his car. He is the one that help me swap out the air struts and put in the coilover. I've seen and rode in Minnyminh's car and it rode hella smooth and is super slammed. Mine is almost low as his but my front tires rub when i turn, need to get different size tires and lower it some more.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by drpatel77
what the specs on the wheels.. width?/ offset??? and tire size..??
I have no idea what the offsets are. I ordered it from Iforged and they never told me. All I know I have 20x9 and 10.5 on 225/35 and 255/30's.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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The specs (diameter, width and offset) should be on the back side of the rim. However, you'd have to remove the wheel to see it.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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thats a nice drop what brand of tires are you running minh?
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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THe BC's are going to have less NVH and ride better than the Megans will.

They come with rubber upper mounts and have bigger shocks and internals.

Feel free to PM us with any questions, or for pricing
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Originally Posted by Tdvlexo
I swapped out my stock air struts for coilover this past weekend. I got megans Lp series. They slam my car and can go alot lower, my tires are tucked, less than half of the tire are showing. The ride very good, comfortable but not as great as the JIC coilover Minnyminh have on his car. He is the one that help me swap out the air struts and put in the coilover. I've seen and rode in Minnyminh's car and it rode hella smooth and is super slammed. Mine is almost low as his but my front tires rub when i turn, need to get different size tires and lower it some more.
any pics....???
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Originally Posted by drpatel77
any pics....???
I will post some pics when the weather clears up and have her washed.
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Originally Posted by minnyminh
JIC roll call!!! Enjoy. Still got more to go.
Looks good! Where about in Texas are you from?
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