Which coilovers should I get?
08-03-13, 12:52 AM
#1
Which coilovers should I get?
I'm about to order a set of coils and debating between Megan EZ or Form & Function Type 2. I plan to lower the car basically until all wheel gap is gone. From what I hear, the F&F coils are stiff but I have no idea what people consider a stiff ride. Right now, I just have Hotchkis springs and I like the ride on these but want lower. How stiff or soft are the two compared to stock? The rates for the Megan re 10 front/8 rear and for the F&F, it's 14 front/12 rear. Thanks in advance! 
08-03-13, 05:27 AM
#2
I mean it really depends on your comfort, a lot of us on here have either Megan or BC, as well as a lot of Megan owners are switching to BC also. IMO BC Racing are a lot better coils, in the sense of comfort, reliability and different ways of usage. I'm currently on BC 12/10 and pretty low height and the ride is perfect, smooth as ever. If u can spend a few extra dollars I would say go BC because in the event you want to go lower or slammed these are perfect for it.
08-04-13, 08:00 PM
#3
Thanks for the reply iRyan. I went with Megan EZ Street Coilovers. I sat there for a few half an hour deciding if I should pay the extra $250 to get the BC coils but decided I still want the softest ride possible without bottoming out since I am an "aggressive" driver. Saved some cash for other mods but can't go wrong with either one! 
08-05-13, 07:37 PM
#4
Thanks for the reply iRyan. I went with Megan EZ Street Coilovers. I sat there for a few half an hour deciding if I should pay the extra $250 to get the BC coils but decided I still want the softest ride possible without bottoming out since I am an "aggressive" driver. Saved some cash for other mods but can't go wrong with either one!
08-05-13, 11:36 PM
#6
how stiff is really dependent on your comfort level or more so what you are willing to deal with. me personally i have the BC coils with the standard 10/8 spring rates and i wish i had gone stiffer. like a 12/10 setup honestly.
since the IS isnt the lightest of cars, stiffer springs rates arent abusive on your ride quality like say a honda civic
since the IS isnt the lightest of cars, stiffer springs rates arent abusive on your ride quality like say a honda civic
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08-07-13, 04:48 AM
#8
Thanks for the reply iRyan. I went with Megan EZ Street Coilovers. I sat there for a few half an hour deciding if I should pay the extra $250 to get the BC coils but decided I still want the softest ride possible without bottoming out since I am an "aggressive" driver. Saved some cash for other mods but can't go wrong with either one!
08-07-13, 04:51 AM
#9
how stiff is really dependent on your comfort level or more so what you are willing to deal with. me personally i have the BC coils with the standard 10/8 spring rates and i wish i had gone stiffer. like a 12/10 setup honestly. since the IS isnt the lightest of cars, stiffer springs rates are abusive on your ride quality like say a honda civic
08-07-13, 08:17 AM
#10
I just installed some BC's on my IS350 with the 12/10K Swift springs and I agree anything softer would be a waist of money. It really like the ride. Way better than stock 99% of the time. Only time I really notice the stiffer springs is when I hit a pothole or find some washboard roadway. Almost think I could have gone with 14K up front. But I do perfer a stiffer ride.
08-07-13, 11:15 AM
#11
myth: higher spring rates are better for the 2is.
fact: see below.
given equal ride height...
if you're running low-offset wheels, you'll want higher spring rates to prevent the wheels/tires from doing a number on the fenders (or vice versa). you'll also want to dampening dialed to the higher side so as to slow the compression/decompression rate of the springs (read: no bounce).
if you're running conservative- or near-OEM-offset wheels, you can opt for a lower spring rate and adjust the dampening rate to get a bit more stiffness/responsiveness or more comfort.
fact: see below.
given equal ride height...
if you're running low-offset wheels, you'll want higher spring rates to prevent the wheels/tires from doing a number on the fenders (or vice versa). you'll also want to dampening dialed to the higher side so as to slow the compression/decompression rate of the springs (read: no bounce).
if you're running conservative- or near-OEM-offset wheels, you can opt for a lower spring rate and adjust the dampening rate to get a bit more stiffness/responsiveness or more comfort.
