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Do not buy bc coilovers DD owners. Coilovers are meant for the track. Track cars race, then get cleaned and put into the garage. When you apply a cheap coilover set up on a DD it is dangerous. Coilovers do not like cold, wet, nasty environments. You are going to run into rust, leaks, and locking out. If you aren't racing your car on the weekends at your local track and just want an aggressive look lowering springs and adjustable struts are more practical, the money you save can buy rotors and new pads. MEMBERS, if you want an honest non-bias opinon go to the venders with questions. I have a hard time trusting a member that has been running this coilover for nine months. iamdonz, not talking you down, it just needs to be said it is smart to question the information in these forums. then once your question leads you somewhere else question that. to conclude, don't trust ones opinion get twenty opinions on these products and make your decisions from there.

I am just curious, do you or have you owned BC BR coilovers? Have you used them on your lgt wagon? When I purchased mine I did my research, I read my reviews, and I shopped around a lot. Bottom line: know what you are getting into. If you had a bad experience, that's unfortunate. I honestly agree with you Daniels, those who are shopping for suspension, or really any mods need to get lots of info and do their research. Figure out what you want, if it's practical and functional for where you live and how you drive.

To each his own. I love my set up as an aggressive DD with coilovers. You may love your spring strut combo. In the end, we both are enthusiasts that do things our own way.

GeraldG Thank you for the pics.

How long have you had your coils? Seems like you're pretty happy with them so far. I've been undecided whether to go this route or just do konis.

Yes I have been very happy with them. I bought them from Import Image Racing back in January 2012. I love that I can always adjust my ride height if I need to. The adjustment process takes a little time, but probably a lot less time than replacing springs and or struts.

Would love to go 18x8 but I'd probably have to roll the fenders. Even the 18x7.5 is suspect because of the drop. Or are they? I could live with whatever rim size I have too (the extra 2" on the x8s would be nice) if I can just get an offset that will allow me to get some big brakes in. Or, should I just do SS brake lines and bigger MC or booster? Any suggestions welcome.

I was able to fit some 18x8s +48. I am dropped pretty low on BC BR coils and I don't have problems with rubbing. Full disclosure, if I load the car with a bunch of weight it will rub in the corners. This is the trade off. And its totally worth it! But with 2-3 passengers in the car, I never rub.

GeraldG Here are a few pics, sorry black against silver is a rough contrast to capture...

What's the ride like? I used to run the EibachPro-Kit on my VW Passat a ways back. 1" drop and not harsh at all. Also did you get the extenders for ease of adjustment? Tire wear?

I love the ride. The dampening is adjustable so you can dial-in how hard or soft. I don't have sways or endlinks, so for me about 8 clicks from hardest is aggressive yet comfortable.

Yes I got the rear extenders and I think they were worth it.

There are many factors that effect tire wear. My alignment/camber is nothing extreme, so not too much extra tire wear.

Honestly, I run BC BR coilovers on my LGT wagon, my bro runs them on his fozzy, and know a few other guys that made the jump and we all say its worth every penny. Adjustable ride height, adjustable dampening, adjustable camber,...

I picked them up for 1g shipped at https://www.importimageracing.com/

COBB and RalliTEK are both discontinued, and they're quite different from each other in terms of their lowering amount and spring rates, so which equivalent are you looking for?

 

COBB: 1.75" front, 1" rear. Exact spring rates are unknown, but they say it's progressive rates that are "close to stock". Stock rates are 3.5 kg/mm front, 5.5 kg/mm rear.

 

RalliTEK: 1.3" front and rear. Front rate 5.5-6.1 kg/mm, rear rate 4.3-6.5 kg/mm.

Thanks

I can't find anywhere that still sells Rallitek or Cobb springs, but I would be happy to go with a comparable set up from another manufacturer. What would be a good match that is similar to those springs and paired with Bilstein HDs?

Bilstein HD + USDM pinks or JDM pinks or swift?

Spec B Top hats required for front and rear with my 06EAT wagon?

Thanks