Drivetrain Coilovers, what brand?

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Old 09-07-2017, 08:20 AM
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Hi all,

I have been working on my 2012 countryman S and slowly adding more and more to it. I have decided that the next thing I want are coilovers. I originally wanted the Megan racing coilovers, but I have also heard good things about BC racing coilovers.

This is my daily driver, i'm looking for something high quality that rides well, and will also give my car a lower ride (of course). I am also curious how much camber you guys would recommend.

Any advice is greatly appreciated, thanks!
 
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We've installed many, many sets of coilovers and driven on them all. I can say for the money and reliablility the Megans aren't bad.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/megan-r...ountryman.html

But with that said the best and much better riding are the KWs, they do cost more but have to say you do get what you pay for and I would highly recommend them if in the budget.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/kw-vari...ountryman.html
 
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We've installed many, many sets of coilovers and driven on them all. I can say for the money and reliablility the Megans aren't bad.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/megan-r...ountryman.html

But with that said the best and much better riding are the KWs, they do cost more but have to say you do get what you pay for and I would highly recommend them if in the budget.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/kw-vari...ountryman.html
Thank you for the advice! I will definitely keep that in mind. I am currently running on the stock wheels and run flat tires but plan to replace them when my budget allows. If I install the coilovers first, will they need a lot of adjustment when I install new wheels?

Thanks for the help!
 
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Thanks for the info Way.

And thanks for the question pdxaaron.

I'm also looking to make the leap to coilovers for my 2006 R53 JCW that I autocross (12 to 15 times a year) and track occasionally (3 to 5 times a year). I've been considering both the Megans and the KW V1s, so I'm happy I was thinking straight.
 
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word on the street is Dinan is supposedly working on some coilover offerings for our cars. I wouldn't expect them until early 2018 but might be another option to consider
 




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