Most comfortable coilovers for daily driving?
09-21-2007, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
came in and sold out again (3 sets arrived Wed, all sold as of this AM)
we have 1 set of PSS left in stock now (non dampening adjustable)
we have 1 set of PSS left in stock now (non dampening adjustable)
09-21-2007, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
if ordered, would take 3-4 days to get.
No idea if they are on here or not sorry
No idea if they are on here or not sorry
09-21-2007, 08:44 AM
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KW's are backordered right now, would have to ship from Germany, takes about 2 weeks
the V2 are similar in comfort to the Bilstein though Bilstein is more adjustable for dampening
the V2 are similar in comfort to the Bilstein though Bilstein is more adjustable for dampening
10-11-2007, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
KW's are backordered right now, would have to ship from Germany, takes about 2 weeks
the V2 are similar in comfort to the Bilstein though Bilstein is more adjustable for dampening
the V2 are similar in comfort to the Bilstein though Bilstein is more adjustable for dampening
10-11-2007, 12:33 PM
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if anyone wants a bc setup near the 1k range, i can hook that up. we know you dont want to blow a ton of $ on coilovers but want a high quality setup WITH great customer service. we want you to be happy. with 285 sets sold, be another happy customer 
with the warranty and comfort these come with, we know we have a setup that will fit your needs.
with the warranty and comfort these come with, we know we have a setup that will fit your needs.
10-11-2007, 08:07 PM
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if anyone wants a bc setup near the 1k range, i can hook that up. we know you dont want to blow a ton of $ on coilovers but want a high quality setup WITH great customer service.
IMO, having experienced Megan coilovers made by BC Racing and the fact that I'm not seeing the larger piston diameters mentioned by Pete as some sort of mid cycle product update, I'm not feeling it. Most inexpensive coilovers are underdampned, often misunderstood as "comfortable". I'll put money out that a shock dyno of a BC coilover vs Cusco or HKS will clearly show why you would want to spend the extra money. Though lot's of people who blissfully don't know right from wrong behavior will not know the difference. I'm not in that catagory. Getting a ride along is highly recommended and not just on smooth as glass pavement. Do agree with BC Racing customer service, Pete is a standup person to deal with. When I needed to bring the Megan coilovers front dampner performance in line, he sold me the 448lbs front springs to make it happen. No way would I have them to someone else otherwise.
10-12-2007, 05:37 AM
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yes, they must not be good...anyway, they all have the 53mm dampers on them. when i take a 280 mile ride with my weekend car that is equipped with these, and my girlfriend can fall asleep and not complain, that tells me that they are comfortable. When i have owners that have families and need to pass "the wife" test, they come back to me and tell me that they are very pleased. I've had nothing BUT pleased customers...feel free to read through the 21 pages below if you do not believe me
so your using a shock and spring combo? generally they are not matched, i try to steer customers away from unmatched shock/spring combos, why? because one wasn't designed for the other and you end up with a final result that isn't as good as this. I'm not here to argue. the megan product and this product are NOT the same, the locking collars and larger diameter dampers provide a better quality ride that doesn't change heights after you set the height you want. good luck trying to get a rebuild or something of the sort through tein, Pete and I make the process of any exchange quick and simple. Pete takes care of any issues, im yet to see another suspension company so concerned with the happiness of their customers to the point where they lose $ to make it happen, whether its a track day or the customer just needs them quickly.
thats why i have 5 customers winning auto-x and track events...and no its not just subaru...its everywhere from spec miata, to drifting in the 240's.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1085379
so your using a shock and spring combo? generally they are not matched, i try to steer customers away from unmatched shock/spring combos, why? because one wasn't designed for the other and you end up with a final result that isn't as good as this. I'm not here to argue. the megan product and this product are NOT the same, the locking collars and larger diameter dampers provide a better quality ride that doesn't change heights after you set the height you want. good luck trying to get a rebuild or something of the sort through tein, Pete and I make the process of any exchange quick and simple. Pete takes care of any issues, im yet to see another suspension company so concerned with the happiness of their customers to the point where they lose $ to make it happen, whether its a track day or the customer just needs them quickly.
thats why i have 5 customers winning auto-x and track events...and no its not just subaru...its everywhere from spec miata, to drifting in the 240's.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1085379
10-12-2007, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianLG35C
I've read and heard some complaints of creaks with the KW Variants, because of the lack of a pillow mount. Squeaking over speed bumps and dips. Would this be an issue with the Bilsteins as well?
I've never experienced, nor have I heard feedback from anyone with any noises whatsoever from either the Bilstein or the KW coilovers on either a Z or G, and we've sold quite alot of each.
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Originally Posted by Gsedan35
IMO, having experienced Megan coilovers made by BC Racing and the fact that I'm not seeing the larger piston diameters mentioned by Pete as some sort of mid cycle product update, I'm not feeling it. Most inexpensive coilovers are underdampned, often misunderstood as "comfortable". I'll put money out that a shock dyno of a BC coilover vs Cusco or HKS will clearly show why you would want to spend the extra money. Though lot's of people who blissfully don't know right from wrong behavior will not know the difference. I'm not in that catagory. Getting a ride along is highly recommended and not just on smooth as glass pavement. Do agree with BC Racing customer service, Pete is a standup person to deal with. When I needed to bring the Megan coilovers front dampner performance in line, he sold me the 448lbs front springs to make it happen. No way would I have them to someone else otherwise.
I'm pretty happy with my set of BC coilovers so far.
10-12-2007, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
the lack of pillowballs does not induce squeaking and other noises, it reduces it
I've never experienced, nor have I heard feedback from anyone with any noises whatsoever from either the Bilstein or the KW coilovers on either a Z or G, and we've sold quite alot of each.
I've never experienced, nor have I heard feedback from anyone with any noises whatsoever from either the Bilstein or the KW coilovers on either a Z or G, and we've sold quite alot of each.
I never said the bc's are as good as the ohlins or $2k plus kw's etc. but they aren't designed to take away that part of the market. they are designed to target tein flex and coilovers in the $15-$1600 level and beat them with features, warranty, performance, and customer service.
10-12-2007, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
the lack of pillowballs does not induce squeaking and other noises, it reduces it
I've never experienced, nor have I heard feedback from anyone with any noises whatsoever from either the Bilstein or the KW coilovers on either a Z or G, and we've sold quite alot of each.
I've never experienced, nor have I heard feedback from anyone with any noises whatsoever from either the Bilstein or the KW coilovers on either a Z or G, and we've sold quite alot of each.
I thought I had a problem when I frist got them but I later find out that my steering column is rubbing on my headers (totally different issue).
10-12-2007, 08:04 AM
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the lack of pillowballs does not induce squeaking and other noises, it reduces it
I've never experienced, nor have I heard feedback from anyone with any noises whatsoever from either the Bilstein or the KW coilovers on either a Z or G, and we've sold quite alot of each.
I've never experienced, nor have I heard feedback from anyone with any noises whatsoever from either the Bilstein or the KW coilovers on either a Z or G, and we've sold quite alot of each.
Other than that, I've been very happy with them for the ride quality and performance and won't put them on blast until I determine exactly what is causing my suspension noise in case its something stupid that I missed.
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Really depends on how low you want to go. If you are talking a good little drop just get a set of KW V1, if you need adjustable damping get V2 or V3
