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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Feeler: Suspension Swaps


My mini right now is on Koni FSD Damper Set with Hsport Lowering Springs
im looking to get a set of coilovers vmaxx is what im looking at right now
now is the price difference big for resale on the konis and would a set of megans or kw be better?
 

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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Apart from the ability to lower your car, I think your current setup maybe a better setup overall. If you're not savvy with the wrench, you may want to get it professionally done. I've heard fitment issues with vmaxx, the tires/ wheels tend to rub on the springs.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Apart from the ability to lower your car, I think your current setup maybe a better setup overall. If you're not savvy with the wrench, you may want to get it professionally done. I've heard fitment issues with vmaxx, the tires/ wheels tend to rub on the springs.
Yea ive heard about rubbing issues i dont know if 7.5s or 8s w/ spacers on old school bbs would rub or not i hope not i just wouldnt want my ride hieght with those style rims...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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I was originally looking at VMAXX myself but after really researching I decided that the better value are Megans. VMAXX cost around $650 and if you have to buy spacers for them, that'll set you back another $200 or so which puts you at the price of the Megans. If you're looking to go really low, you'll need camber plates which the Megans already have.
 
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