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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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Default Help with suspension setup

Sorry if this has been discussed before couldn't find anything.

I'm looking for some coil overs under $500.What do you guys recommend.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Used is the only way you can go under $500
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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What are some good ones?Which ones do you recommend new?
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Not sure if i'm right or wrong but Megan's are one of the cheapest but still okay coilovers. You can read around and see.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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Save some money and you can get some better ones like BC. Or u can buy used ones from the classifieds
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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Anyone know any good springs and shock combos?Not coilovers?. It's just for daily driving.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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I decided to buy the Megan EZ coilovers.I have 18" wheels for now will upgrade to 19" soon.Will my camber be ok with an alignment or will I need a camber kit.If so where can i get one?
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:03 PM
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Depends on your wheel specs
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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its a LEXUS FORUM. why do so many posts start with "whats the cheapest way...."
cheap aint good and good aint cheap. later on, when the car goes through tires and shakes down the road, remember i said this. wait until you can afford new, OR can afford a high quality used from a reputable seller.
in my experience, low cost coil overs are just that. a low cost shock mated to an adjustable spring with some very limited comp./rebound adjustment. anything with 30 positions is this. imo.

a shock /spring combo is easy, works well but height cannot be adjusted. i went this route with df 210's and bilstein auto cross shocks. rides very similar to a 330i. (buddy has one to compare to)

although my combo works well, i would like to be able to corner weight the car, or at least make it sit EXACTLY the way i want. in the end, i think i spent close to $900 for my set up. a quality coil over is about 1200-1400. face palm myself.... hope this helps
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