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#23 ·
For me they did, but that's because my rear toe adjusters were seized and I couldn't align the car...also the large rear bushings at the fronts of the arms were shit and almost detached from the sleeves. Front bushings were together but aged and soft and the stock rack bushings are very very compliant at 100K+ miles. Depends what your intentions are with the car. If you just want low for looks, don't bother. If you're after improved handling and predictable response then do them. Sway bars make a HUGE difference in how the car handles, as big as coils.
 
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XBernie said:
BC's also come with new end links.
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that's why i was leaning towards the bc's, they're basically dropped in, instead of having to reuse the old suspensions tophats and what not

with the extreme drop kit, what would the springs come with if i ordered them from kamispeed with just the "extreme" drop kit selected, would they still be the 5/6k f/r springs?

would 5k/6k be good for extreme drop, and about a 3 inch drop, or should i consider getting a higher spring rate? i'm using it as a daily so i dont want something thatll rattle my spine over every bump..
 
#28 ·
ive installed the regular BR's with 8/9k theyre fine daily driving.
Yeah BC's are easier if you're DIY because you wont need a spring compressor.
I also think the front strut sleeve that mounts to the hub is a better design and easier to dial in than the D2/Ksport.
 
#29 ·
With the extreme drop kit, you'd most likely need higher spring rates to compensate for going lower. With the D2's you'll get the same drop. I have D2's with 6kg springs all around and my damper settings at 18 clicks all around. I was surprised at how comfy the ride is for coilovers.

I'm biased towards D2's. It was between ksports and D2's for me...I went with the latter because everyone has Ksports on their 'rolla's.
 
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XBernie said:
ive installed the regular BR's with 8/9k theyre fine daily driving.
Yeah BC's are easier if you're DIY because you wont need a spring compressor.
I also think the front strut sleeve that mounts to the hub is a better design and easier to dial in than the D2/Ksport.
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alright that makes sense

would it be bad to use the 5k/6k spring rate for a 3" drop? or if i want a low drop do i NEED higher spring rates

right now im considering the extreme drop with either 5/6k or 8/9k
 
#31 · (Edited)
Alright guys I just ordered a set of BC racing BR type coilovers

8k front 10k rear

no extreme drop kit...not sure if I need it. im only looking for around a 2 inch drop....any idea how low I can go without the extreme drop kit.....nevermind I guess I will just find out in a couple weeks haha
 
#33 ·
I've been happy with my BC's. Even my 65yr old mother doesn't think they ride that bad, but she didn't like how they rode.
 
#39 ·
Not exactly. They're a lighter material and react faster than standard spring steel. Unsprung weight plays a big role in suspension performance as well as a faster spring time, it's a win win.
 
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