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Old 07 January 2011 | 09:36 PM
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Old 07 January 2011 | 09:51 PM
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why not buy some bc coilovers for the same price?
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so what coilovers for the money would be best on the track ?
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you would have to ask someone who has owned both, but stiff suspension is better on track but gives a harsh ride. bc's are a good all rounder, a mate has them.
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BC-Racing-Coil...item4aa700b55b
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i would buy from scoobyworld as they are the same price but more reliable than ebay.


http://www.scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog...oducts_id=1549
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I've heard some good things about D2 coilovers but the spring rates are quite high.

BC are a proven product on this site so would be where I would spend my money.

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Old 07 January 2011 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ben1413
I've heard some good things about D2 coilovers but the spring rates are quite high.

BC are a proven product on this site so would be where I would spend my money.

Ben
spring rates are quite high can you explain please !
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or go Apex, identical to BC and they are on a group buy i think, i bought mine last month and there probably one of the best sets of coilovers ive had...£500 as well!
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and they do 6/5 - fast road/track - slightly stiff, rides similar to a standard STI on the softest setting..and a 5/4 for more comfort
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read brens comments near bottom of page regarding d2 coilovers,

https://www.scoobynet.com/781390-bc-...up-buy-24.html
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Hi matey for these money you have Tein http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...item414c8e8947

BC are well known with knocking problems,Tein are probably best for money,or you can have look for KYB AGX

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Quite a few of the E46 M3 owners install these over the more expensive items, KW, etc.

They dont seem to have any complaints.
Old 08 January 2011 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jura11
Hi matey for these money you have Tein http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...item414c8e8947

BC are well known with knocking problems,Tein are probably best for money,or you can have look for KYB AGX

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BC don't have much trouble with knocking any more since they redesigned the rear top mount. Tein, IMHO, at this price range are a waste of money and have really noisy valves in them. As for the AGX, they are really budget dampers!
The BC's have so much adjustment in them that they are very flexible, from softer than standard dampers to track only settings.
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hearing a few differences of opinions,over just 3 sets of coilovers,BC is going to be my choice i think ,the track only settings is this on the bc coilover only ?
Old 08 January 2011 | 10:13 AM
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No, most coilovers are adjustable. You can have them soft for the roads then adjust them up to suit the track conditions and your preferences. Have a read of the Whiteline website Lee, they have lots of interesting articles on how to set up cars for handling and what works and what doesn't. It's not just a plug for their stuff either. It may answer a lot of your questions.
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cheer mate on my way !
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Avoid Tein, way to harsh for England roads..

Why pay extra for BC when the Apex units are identical (i think what Bren was trying to say and cant directly is that they are are identical copies and probably produced in the same factory, just rebranded)
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