Just a quick inquiry: I've done a bit of searching, and it seems that BC Racing coilovers are very popular within our group of sedans. I've never dealt with BC products, and so I'm naturally somewhat skeptical of their products. They have decent reviews, but I'm still concerned on the longevity of their product. I'm not exactly nice to my car; even though it handles like a boat! I'd love some input from the group! I'm considering BC Racing Coilovers, Megans (contacted Megan to see how their 370Z set would work out on the sedans as it's the only set available - quite a few sedan owners seem to be using them, and Megan has a great reputation in my book), and KW's (would prefer not to buy used <- expensive despite).

Thoughts? Much, much appreciated!

Thanks guys,
Eric

 

I believe Megan and bc are the same company just different stickers. Have you looked into ksport?

 

Check into tein too. They have a couple different options depending on budget and performance

 

From what I have read, and from what a co-worker tells me who races auto-x, you can't beat the KW V3. Not only is the ride height adjustable, but so is the ride comfort.

I realize they're expensive, but if it's worth doing, you may as well do it right the first time.

 

Agree with above poster.

 

Im on Megans and beyond ride height they offer 30 points of dampening to control the ride quality. I like em

 

I love my hks. 30 way adjustable and the height can be independently adjusted not to affect stroke within the damper.

 

They are made in the same plant, but aren't the same quality. I wouldn't reccomend Ksport....a lot of bad stories from them.


IMO I think TEIN is a rip off for the price. Entry level coilovers don't even have dampening adjustment if i recall correctly. Then they get decent once you get the expensive ones.

Anyways OP i'm on BC Racing and it feels great. An amazing amount of adjustments, priced well, and they're are just an overall good product for the price. KW V3 are the best, but is very pricey and directed to a different crowd.

Oh yea for the record V36 AND Z34 coilovers fit onto each other.

 

Can't beat KWs, they use Koni struts so you know they're top notch.

 

Would love to get my hands on some HKS coils. Feel like a baller.

 

Are the HKS better than the KW?

 

^ IMO no. The HKS's are much softer and are better for street use IIRC.

 

Cant gt worng with HKS or KW but I have had my BC's for about 3 years and no problems yet.

 

Im currently running BC's as well and they are great coilovers, for the price they cant be beat...Im going to switch to Cusco just to have a set of JDM Coilovers

 

KW V3 is generally considered the best coilover in its price range.

Hipermax III is the direct competitor to KW V3.


The KW V3 is a premium brand entry level off-the-shelf coilover.

BC/KSport/Megan/etc. are not entry level coilovers. Rather, they are strictly for lower and stiffening up the ride, nothing more. They DO NOT have any true performance gain.


True coilovers are pieced together based on the buyer's desires. Imagine a G that corners like a Carrera, but rides like a Lexus. That's what is available if you're willing to venture into $5k+ setups.


@ the OP: You bought a nice car. Why would you ruin it with cheap coilovers?