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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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coil over opinions

Ok so I know there is an official coil over thread and I have done research on the coils as far as features. But I want real world/experience. I'm lookin to pick up a set but have no clue which brands r better. So please post up ur personal experience with the brands ur running. And y u would or wouldn't recommend them. Please and thanks!
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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i have megan racing coilovers...love them they are able to give a good stance and maintain a smooth ride and easy to adjust...if i could go back i would choose these ones again
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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sweet! good to hear. i was lookin at those due to price and was curious. another one i'm interesed in hearing feedback on is bc
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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I have BC racing. Can't get as low as stance, but pretty close and competitively priced. Handling is a million times better over fe1. Easy to adjust as well. Only thing I don't like is the sway bar end links. You have to hold the stud with an Allen key to turn the nut, which means using an open ended wrench. Still love them and they're pretty much my only mod.
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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I'm on ksports, i've had a few issues with them. Rear shock went poop after 10k, fluid everywhere. The rear shocks on ksports are really a horrible design. No problems with the fronts, although they seem to be a bit squeaky at times, might need some sort of lubricant. They ride pretty well, no complaints there.
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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well the extreme low stance is not entirely wut i'm going for. i would like a lil moar low than springs r gonna give but more for tracking. i'm lookin to start tracking my car obviously and i want a great setup for the track and somethin that rides good on the street as well
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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For track, you're better off with powells new konis and springs
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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right now i have pedder springs just sitting in my garage stil new in box and was thinking of selling and pickin up coils. pedders and konis r like 800 and i can get coils for that so was thinking if i can get coils for same price and they're better for track
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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No konis are better for track. Coils do handle well, but are designed more for going low without breaking shocks or other things.
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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alright. thanks for the info! stil would like to hear a lil more about the coil overs
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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If you want an in depth read, email John Powell.
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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depends on if you want them for stance or performance melon...rick might be selling his ksports and i will be selling my pedder springs soon too so i can buy johns new springs

but i dunno why u dont ask me stuff first lol not like i dont know anything about cobalts lol
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Lol I hardly c u mike. And when I do ur such a celebrity it makes me freeze up and just admire being in ur company. I already have pedders and have been tryin to save for konis but wanted to explore the idea if coils and get some feedback
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