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Old 05-05-2012, 10:25 AM
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Coilovers and camber kit

Hey guys, I'm new with this so I was hoping you guys could help me out with some advice or point me in the right direction. I'm thinking of lowering my car on some Megan coilovers, so do I need a camber kit? I've heard it depends on how much I lower it like if it's only an inch drop I might not need a kit, but I'm honestly not sure. If so what's a recommended kit? Thanks
Old 05-05-2012, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Bktin
Hey guys, I'm new with this so I was hoping you guys could help me out with some advice or point me in the right direction. I'm thinking of lowering my car on some Megan coilovers, so do I need a camber kit? I've heard it depends on how much I lower it like if it's only an inch drop I might not need a kit, but I'm honestly not sure. If so what's a recommended kit? Thanks
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Old 05-05-2012, 10:57 AM
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my advice or to point you in the RIGHT direction, dont get megan coils.
Old 05-05-2012, 02:26 PM
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megan coilovers are fine as long as you do not race. And have nasty road conditions on your daily driving.

Now camber kits are strongly recommended. Regardless of your drop height.
Old 04-03-2013, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by kchu221
my advice or to point you in the RIGHT direction, dont get megan coils.
I'm considering buying coils within the next 2 weeks, and I'm between megans or BC's, why not megans? I hear they make a lot of noise, and a lot of people are running the BC's, but what's so bad about megans?
Old 04-03-2013, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Noobie
I'm considering buying coils within the next 2 weeks, and I'm between megans or BC's, why not megans? I hear they make a lot of noise, and a lot of people are running the BC's, but what's so bad about megans?
Got about 12k miles on mine and am happy w/ them. Sure they're a low-priced kit but IME they've been a huge upgrade over my lowering springs.
joo030879 had a good reply regarding selecting Megans. I think a lot of the negative feedback was for older product and from folks that haven't had a personal experience w/ them.
I know if money was no object the KWs would be on my short list but so far no regrets w/ this purchase.
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blnewt, what kind of lowering springs were you on?
Old 04-03-2013, 11:25 PM
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Buy these instead - even comes with a rear camber kit


https://www.myg37.com/forums/private...v3s-coils.html
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Originally Posted by amt120
blnewt, what kind of lowering springs were you on?
B&G S2s, semi progressive spring w/ a drop similar to H&Rs, quite a bit more drop than the application chart suggests. Not a bad spring if you don't mind a real firm ride, but combined w/ my 20" rims and the fact it's my daily driver it was a bit too harsh (and I'm 50 yrs old to boot, lol)
Here's more info~
http://b-gsuspension.com/springs.php
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