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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 12:04 AM
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g2-coil overs? any one use them? Thinking of buying a set from westcoast corvette. I never have seen any comments on coil overs on the forum. so please let me have some feedback
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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g2-coil overs? any one use them? Thinking of buying a set from westcoast corvette. I never have seen any comments on coil overs on the forum. so please let me have some feedback
Those seem to be the one's to get. I have coil overs in my car and think there great. But mine are the ones from bpp.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 01:19 AM
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hmmm there have been TONS of comments and reviews of coil overs on the forum, you just have to use the search function.

LG or DRM would get my vote. I had a set of the BPP ones, which WCC used to sell and they worked, but the bushing were crap and lasted just a few days. Also, you had to clearence the rear tie rods and a lil on the springs to get them to fit, PIA. Do not get the BPP ones!
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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I strongly suggest getting coilovers from a company that has proven the reliability of thier kit out on the track. The only companies I know of that do that are LG, DRM and Mallett. At least one of the other kits is dangerous. I prefer performance and safety, but it's your car and your life...
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by intel55
hmmm there have been TONS of comments and reviews of coil overs on the forum, you just have to use the search function.

LG or DRM would get my vote. I had a set of the BPP ones, which WCC used to sell and they worked, but the bushing were crap and lasted just a few days. Also, you had to clearence the rear tie rods and a lil on the springs to get them to fit, PIA. Do not get the BPP ones!
If i had to do it over again i would not get the bpp ones, but i did get them for $500 and haven't had any problems yet, but i have heard a lot of bad things about them.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 05:17 AM
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Got em, love em. Bought the kit from WCC as well. Do a search for posts by me regarding coil-overs and you'll find a good review.

Aloha, Dave
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 05:53 AM
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The G2 coilovers ARE the LG coilovers.

I can't find them on WCC's website, but in their catalog, they were priced the same as getting them direct from LGM..

http://www.lgmotorsports.com/shop/pr...02abd0dd9df954

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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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What you plan to do with the car with coilovers? Just street or track?
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