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Old 02-23-12, 12:29 PM
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i can get a used set of Megan LP's for 700 shipped or i can go with the EZ's for 620 + shipping. is there that much of a difference should i spend the extra money and will it be worth it.
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I would go with the LP or try to lower the price some. Depending on how long they were used.

also do you think its worth it for the extra 2k spring rate on the LP? LP is 14k/10k and ez is 12k/8k
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thanks for your input, as far as spring rate im not too sure. these will be my first coilovers that i buy so im not to inclined to rate of spring.

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I would go with the LP or try to lower the price some. Depending on how long they were used.

also do you think its worth it for the extra 2k spring rate on the LP? LP is 14k/10k and ez is 12k/8k
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Originally Posted by INCLINEDI
thanks for your input, as far as spring rate im not too sure. these will be my first coilovers that i buy so im not to inclined to rate of spring.
it would be somewhat stiffer the higher the spring rate. depending on if you want to be slammed and want wide and low offset rims i would spend a little bit more for the LP if they have a decent amount of miles on them.
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14/10 i found to be a little stiff for normal daily driving.
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Honestly, i wouldnt wanna spend that kinda coin on used coilovers i couldnt rebuild. theres gotta be a reason they are not being used anymore right??? and for that price you should be able to find some used teins
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OH i didnt read the used part. Ez's are like 630 brand new shipped ... and honestly based on your needs im starting to think a quality spring shock setup would suit your needs. i sold a setup recently for 200$. wait for the right time and pull trigger!!!!!!.......... or go pbm.. wish i could comment on bc but i know nothing about them. stance also rocks .
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Honestly, i wouldnt wanna spend that kinda coin on used coilovers i couldnt rebuild. theres gotta be a reason they are not being used anymore right??? and for that price you should be able to find some used teins

i tried to send you a pm but you're inbox is full.
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the used LP's have 10k. the EZ's that i mentioned are brand new with 0miles on them.i doubt i can get some bc or pbm for around 7hundo.
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Where are you located in CA? I have Yellowspeed racing on my car from a supra, if your close buy you could come along for a ride. I bought them for 700.
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Just as a heads up the gixxer_drew coilover setups have become quite a bit cheaper now that the sleeve and perch kits have dropped to ~$40. (Last time I worked out the math they're right at $800 now)
Look them up, they're wayyy better dampers than the Megan junk and they're easily revalvable for any springrate.
Can't beat Bilstein shocks for really any price point. (Well, maybe Koni's)

Of the options you chose, go with the EZ's
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Never buy used if you can buy new with a suspension.

We actually have a Group buy going on right now for the EZ's which would be less than the price you have found currently, just hit us up and we can help
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