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Old May 12, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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About to finally have the chance to get some since I sold some Work wheels I had laying around forever.

Looking for a little feedback from people that have either of these. I've heard some pretty good things about both. I'm looking to go pretty low, but not ride like crap. I love how the LS rides and don't mind it stiffing up a bit, but don't wanna feel like I'm riding in a stiff race car either. I want that happy medium. I don't really care about the price difference, just want to be happy with one of these two.

So pro/cons for the Megans and BC racing coilover?!? thnks in advance.... I've been leaning towards the BC's but heard some mixed reviews, only heard good things about the Megans.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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im for BC coilovers. this is my 2nd set ive brought. also second car.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Had them on a different ride (BC's) they have the better warranty for coils. But they are made in the same place taiwan and are very similar I think just the color is different and the warranty. Bc's I am looking to get another set for my 460..
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Old May 12, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Its hard to go really low in the back with BC's but I still think they are better than megans. My BC's feel amazing
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Old May 13, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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I have never used BC coils, but i am very happy with my Megans. I like the color better too, but i ehard BCs r better.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Selah777
Its hard to go really low in the back with BC's but I still think they are better than megans. My BC's feel amazing
ummmmmm.. are you sure about that..

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Old May 13, 2011 | 07:17 AM
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you already know what im going to say LOL
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Old May 13, 2011 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Selah777
Its hard to go really low in the back with BC's but I still think they are better than megans. My BC's feel amazing
See that's the thing. I've heard seen both sides of that on CL which have me confused. I seen were people say they don't go that low and others that are slammed. I don't get it.

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ummmmmm.. are you sure about that..

Looks good! Got a full pic of it? so that's just the BC coils and nothing else added? How does it ride that low as well? Bouncy? What spring rates?
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Old May 13, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by AznRacer
you already know what im going to say LOL
Still love your Megans? I'm mad I didn't ride in it before I moved out here. I'd atleast get a feeling for them.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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well im cheating, im on air with BC coilovers with custom valve rates. 18/16 to be exact. BC's are my choice cause you get to choose your spring rates and valve rates with no extra charge! i went with a heavier spring rate and valve rate cause i'm planning on riding dumped which needs to be much stiffer.


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Old May 13, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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man that's super dumped Biggvinh...need some raaaaaaams on that thing
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Although OEM 18's are boss too
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Old May 13, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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We usually recommend the BC Racing coilovs, you'l get a little beter better ride and smoother damping on them plus some niver features. We can also do the custom rates as mentioned etc.

Feel free to PM us if you want some help
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Old May 13, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by waijai
man that's super dumped Biggvinh...need some raaaaaaams on that thing
haha thanks man i have some wheels in mind.. saving up as we speak

Originally Posted by CircuitMS
We usually recommend the BC Racing coilovs, you'l get a little beter better ride and smoother damping on them plus some niver features. We can also do the custom rates as mentioned etc.

Feel free to PM us if you want some help
^^ i brought my coils from them, awsome customer service.
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Oh hell no Vinh. You really want this war?! Megans!!!

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