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R60 To lower or not to lower? That is the question.

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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 08:11 AM
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^^ I have a 2012 with sport suspension. I have no complaints other than it's a little pushy in slow, tight corners... but honestly I'm ok with it. A bigger rear sway bar might help, but it's not urgent.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2017 | 10:04 AM
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I've been on BC coils for a few months now and I love them. I'm lowered to about an inch of fender gap, aftermarket rear sway on stiffest setting and adjustable LCA's. The handling is far superior to the stock setup with about 90k on it. Rebound is set at 6 from softest in front and 5 from softest in rear. Small and medium bumps are handled perfectly fine, you do notice the larger stuff though. Also, most notably, a dramatic reduction in bump steer. I am a fan of the BC's. I still have plenty of clearance for everyday driving and entering my steep driveway requires nothing more than a slightly angled approach.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by cstrumol
I've been on BC coils for a few months now and I love them. I'm lowered to about an inch of fender gap, aftermarket rear sway on stiffest setting and adjustable LCA's. The handling is far superior to the stock setup with about 90k on it. Rebound is set at 6 from softest in front and 5 from softest in rear. Small and medium bumps are handled perfectly fine, you do notice the larger stuff though. Also, most notably, a dramatic reduction in bump steer. I am a fan of the BC's. I still have plenty of clearance for everyday driving and entering my steep driveway requires nothing more than a slightly angled approach.
How plush can the ride be with the BC set-up you have. If you make it plush do you get a lot or bounce.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by MannyJimenez
How plush can the ride be with the BC set-up you have. If you make it plush do you get a lot or bounce.
Now with my new tires, the ride is really great. I put 225/50 AS-05's on and really enjoy the ride. I commute same way every day and have no choice but to hit a few holes along the way. Unless its a huge pothole it is nothing jarring. It is not bouncy at all. I am actually considering upping the damping because the ride is so smooth now. If you're going to the mini run next sunday to bear (Oct. 8th) I'd be happy to give you a quick ride in the car.
 
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