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Old May 31, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Suspension decision

I'm torn between getting swift springs, or going with stance/megan coil overs. Can I get some input from some people that have those?

I want to try to ride in a car with all 3 before I make the decision.
Old May 31, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Swift springs if you performance and quality.
Old May 31, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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stance/megan = waste of money
Old May 31, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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If its a daily driver i would stick to swifts
Old May 31, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Old May 31, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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I would avoid megan coilovers at all cost! Not worth it.
Get springs and call it a day Tanabe ones are one of the better ones. Less butt sag then most.
Old May 31, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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You're way better off with Swifts.. Or, if you really want coilovers go with Cusco Zero 3e's...

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Old May 31, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Old May 31, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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rce yellows are better than swifts
Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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If your getting springs i suggest a new strut also with the sprin option you have very limited adjustment options. Coilovers on the other hand are a little expensive but offers you a wide variety of customization options. The heights, camber, and stiffness. I had ride on megan coils b4 and lets just say you are wasting money. I sold mine about 4 month after i put them in. I'm not sure if Tanabe makes coils for your subi i know they do for the 98-01 model but they are prolly one of the best coils i ride on. Not many people heard of them and i think they are very underrated. Ill give you a link to their web check out if they make coils for your car i know they make springs too
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/coilovers.asp
Old Jun 15, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Not being Biased but Swift Springs for the win. But just check each components track record and that should narrow you choice down.
Old Jun 15, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by code3suby
I'm torn between getting swift springs, or going with stance/megan coil overs. Can I get some input from some people that have those?

I want to try to ride in a car with all 3 before I make the decision.
It really depends on what you want to do. Shocks and springs are a great way to go in the sense that it is more idiot proof. Coilovers require you to have a little more knowledge and time. They have various adjustments that you kind of have to dial in to make the car handle the way you want.

If you are planning to do mainly daily driving and the occasional auto-x and track, you are probably better off with a shock/spring combo.

If you are planning to compete competitively in auto-x or other motorsports and plan to really dial in your suspension, coilovers might be a better option for you. Understand though, that dialing in suspension is not easy. It takes time, and a lot of it I might add, to dial it in to where you want it. It took me a year to get it to where I want it to, and I still want to improve it a little.
Old Jun 15, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by <3mywagon
stance/megan = waste of money
I like to ask you what you are basing this on.

I personally run the Stance Coilover, and I've had other veteran auto-x'ers, many of which who have either driven the car or ridden along, tell me that my set-up is quite good.
Old Jun 15, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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kw coilovers I hear is the best bang for quality and perofrmance.
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