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JRZ or AST coilovers for the win, otherwise I would consider Swift Springs, Bilstein sports struts and Vorshlag camber plates..

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I would think JRZ is a little extreme. Every vendor I've spoken to say's they are for track only. Ride being way to stiff for road. I could be wrong. I really haven't heard of anyone running them.

 

I have run the Megan's for about 50,000 miles or so now. Not the best out there by far, but if your main goal is the lowered look, they do that just fine.
Mine is dropped alittle over 1.5'' and I do have adj. rear controls arms to get alignment to where I wanted it..
I don't see any need for spacers in the front..You'll be closer to rubbing the fender trim then you will anything else.. spacer would just push it out there further..
Look in my "garage" and or "Gallery" for pics..

 

What are you running on your car Newbs49? I know you track it some of the time at the Glen.

 

With an R53 at 115k miles, I'd think about the upper strut mounts if you haven't replaced 'em already. They are a common source of failure and I'd think that they would be pretty well shot on yours by now. Perhaps a set of Ireland Engineering fixed front plates would be a nice, sturdy upgrade, but you have to make sure that they will play nice with whatever coil-over you decide to go with.

I'd also think that your lower control arm bushings could be toast by now... maybe ball joints too (less likely, but possible). I'd have a good mechanic take a look for wear and tear on the suspension.

I'd also replace the rear upper strut mount bushings. I had a thread around here about doing that and someone posted a link to a $30 set of aftermarket replacements. Mine had compressed WAY too much over 5-6 years and 75k miles. If you buy 'em from the dealership, you can't buy just the bushings... I wound up paying over $150 for new bushings and upper rear plates at the parts desk when I only really needed new bushings.

 

Hey Mendra
Haven't heard from you in a long time. I still have the stock GP suspension on the car except for Ireland fixed plates front and adjustable arms in back and a few Mason Engineering parts on the car. If I keep the car I'm going to go to TC Kline coilovers. I really haven't seen the need for coilovers right now as I haven't had any problems at the track....I may be selling the GP as it just doesn't fill the bill anymore. Looking at a couple Z06's. Getting the need for real speed again.

 

Adjustable rear camber links: yes
Wheel spacers: probably not
Other components: front outer ball joints are easy and relatively cheap, and they'll go quick if you're doing a 1.5"-2.0" drop. Front control arm bushings make a huge positive difference if yours are worn and/or not polyurethane.

Have a mechanic go through your car if you're concerned. Wheel bearings will experience accelerated wear at that drop; those can leave you stranded.

 

Yea Megans will be all bolt on. Camber plates and rear upper mounts are included. I just dont like their spring rates.

 

I had some (albeit used) BCs on mine before I traded it in. I enjoyed having it slammed but definitely regretted it in Columbus. (lived in Gahanna 6 mo.s ago)

I should have just kept lowering springs and got some better shocks. Moral is unless you are trying to slam it below what springs will do, get springs and shocks for a worthwhile ride. Only advantage would be being able to lift the car back up for winter (which was possible with BC's due to their design.)

DO NOT get VMaxx's.. Just dont.

 

I picked up some H&R street coilovers after installing them on a customers car.