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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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i have some questions about the brands who make coilovers for the ls460, i know megan makes some and BC, i am wondering what would you guys prefer running on the ls460, thanks in advance.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by philipjdm
i have some questions about the brands who make coilovers for the ls460, i know megan makes some and BC, i am wondering what would you guys prefer running on the ls460, thanks in advance.
I have Megans on my car and they're pretty good. I heard BC is pretty good too. I would say that your comfort level is on how you adjust the damper settings. I had to play with mine a few times before I got them dialed in.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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oh okay nice, i heard that some coilovers on the ls460 start leaking after 3 months of driving? Have you ran into any issues?
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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Damn! 3 months? Ive had mine for 8 months+ and they're still in great shape.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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3months? those are some pretty cheap coilovers, i didn't even know those cheap companies even made it for the ls
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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thats crazy because each have 1 year warranties. bc with the better of the two.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by KKwan
3months? those are some pretty cheap coilovers, i didn't even know those cheap companies even made it for the ls
megan, bc, cks, etc. are all cheap coilovers... expensive coilovers would be like aragosta at a minimum and go up to stuff like moton haha
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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Both Megans and BCR's are fine for street use, you don't need $4k + coilovers for that.

I would personally recommend going with the BCR coilovers though, they don't cost much more and have better features. Like locking lower rings, beefier shock bodies, available rubber mounts, and better ride quality.

Hit us up if you would like some help on getting a kit.
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