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10-30-2012, 06:43 AM | #4 |
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I've got a set of BC's I picked them over ST V1's for a couple reasons first BC is a local company so help is very close if something went wrong second I liked the fact they were adjustable settings for ride comfort. As a daily commute I am ten clicks always from full soft and on autocross days I'm 5 clicks from full hard and I must say the ride quality is not bad at all coming from stock non-sport suspension. It stays nice and flat in the curves and gives me a lot more confidence in the cars handling. Unfortunately I am still on stock run craps and once those come off I'm sure the ride will get even better! Hope this helps
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Thanks guys for input...also how low would you. Say it would go ? |
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also, STs are not ride-comfort adjustable?
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I'm on 19's and if I wanted to I could tuck my tires but I prefer to have the sit just at the edge of the tire so the rubbing isn't so constant.... But in terms of max low I believe you could tuck tires on 18s too if that's your thing
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Im also on 19s but im trying to deff be tire tucking i want to be pretty dumped
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Then BC's should work just fine for you
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10-30-2012, 08:10 PM | #12 |
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go for BC, Megans to me is Ebay brand but that just my personal opinion
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ST's are under $1000, comfortable, and handle well.
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-e30 megans and bc coilovers look strikingly similar and some speculate are made from the same place. -- As for the E90 coilovers idk - report back if u do try them. someone mentioned ST coils - I would look at KW V1. they're the same, being made by KW but the difference is the material. Quote:
Stainless steel 100 rust free better for you. West coast guys ST. For years for our E9x - ideal coilover setups would be KWs and billsteins. Another ideal setup would be koni yellows and HR Springs. Then you're looking into AST's, TCKines, Ohlins and Motons, etc. for track performance. That's all re-searchable megans and bc do offer an attractive price and they are the new budget alternative but their reputation for E90's is somewhat new. Proceed accordingly. good luck.
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I can assure you these coilovers will give you just want your looking for I wanted the same exact thing. It will however will take some time to find what settings are best for you. When I daily drive I'm closer to soft and tracking is obviously closer to firm. Just take a couple of weeks playing with settings till you find your sweet spot.
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I went with ST and regretted the purchase. The ST's are springy/bouncy when on the lower settings, but at "stock" ride height it had a much more compliant ride. But I was still not happy at all. They are now on my GF's car. Keep in mind these do not have camber plates and use progressive springs. This was my first time going progressive which also contributed to my dislike for the ST's.
I now have Koni Yellow w/ H&R springs but will be switching to AST 4200 & Swift springs. But between ST and BC... BC without a doubt.
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Thanks alot guys for all the input .i think i made my desicion to go with BC i want to be very low but still maintain a nice ride quality |
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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=764894
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11-01-2012, 07:26 PM | #20 |
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I think i made the decision to go with BCs as well. Thanks!
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BC and Megan Racing aren't "name brands". LOL
I was just talking to a friend about this earlier this week about how the hell they became "name brands" from low level knockoffs. I can't say they're "complete shit" for quality, but you should realize that a majority of these coilovers from non-suspension companies get their parts manufactured from the same place in China and Taiwan. Comparing Megan Racing to KW (even ST line) amazes me. I'm almost offended on KW's behalf. ahahahha
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http://blog.modernperformance.com/di...egan-coilovers
This was from my SRT days, but good information none the less. I STILL can't believe a suspension "giant" like KW doesn't make coilovers with independent height adjustment. If you lower a car with coilovers like the ST's and KW's, you're adding a pre-laod to the springs. Then wondered why your ride quality suffered or they were a little bouncy, this is why. Ride in a car with independent height adjustment and things will become clearer. |
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