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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 11:40 AM
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Default How do BC Coilovers handle extra weight?

I'm planning on installing BCs and I have subs in the trunk (maybe 75lbs total) plus I'm planning on a move with long drive (car loaded with my things). Will the tires rub? Will it sag? I'm not looking at carrying anything more than a few hundred pounds. THanks for any insight or experience.
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 11:53 AM
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They'll be fine. The one of a handful of times I had four passengers in my car, my 12k/8k setup did just fine. I just stiffened up the dampening by 10 more clicks. The ride felt plush like stock.
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 12:10 PM
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So you proactively increased the dampening knowing you were going to carry passengers? I ask this because getting to the rear adjusters (with extenders) is going to be a chore if I need to do this everytime I carry some people. Either way, thanks for the response.
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Yes, any time there's a larger-than-normal load I'll increase the dampening. I even do it for a Costco run. LOL!
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 06:01 PM
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Thats very helpful, thanks.
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 07:28 PM
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+1 for what gville said. The extenders make it very easy to adjust. I've had a full car 2 times because I try to avoid at all costs, hah, but they handlethe weight very well even with less than a finger gap in the back.
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^You must be like me and never have anyone in those back seats! LOL! Less than five times in 5yrs have I had folks in the back seats.
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