06-03-2021, 09:22 PM | #1 |
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BC coilovers worth it?
Just purchased my F15 and am currently shopping for coilover. Of course the obvious choice would be to go with KW V3. Since the vehicle will be driven a couple times a month, not sure if I need those overkill coilovers. Have had over a dozen vehicles with BC coilovers and I like their quality/customer service. Insterested in hearing the feedback on those who are running or have ran BC coilovers on their F15/F16.
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06-04-2021, 09:43 AM | #3 |
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Sorry, that wasn't a very helpful response. I think the general consensus is that they are a great coilover for our car. Depending on how low you go, you may experience some bottoming out in the rears. I plan on ordering a set soon with the swift spring upgrade and stiffer rear springs (14k to match the fronts). I believe this should eliminate bottoming out and I don't think it will be TOO stiff. I'm not sure if the extreme low version is necessary but I think they are a solid coilover for the money.
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I'll find out shortly. The general consensus seems to be that yes they're worthwhile for the cost savings. I'm going with the linear Swift spring option on mine in the standard 14k F/12k R setup to add the stiffness in the spring to stop the travel a bit but it'll take some dialing in for sure with the dampening.
It'll be a month or so with lead time and such but I'll report back once they're on. This isn't my first rodeo with dialing in custom static setups so let's see how she does.
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06-04-2021, 01:25 PM | #5 |
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How are the roads up there in NY? I have the regular version of the BC Racing coilovers and I'm enjoying them. I've only bottomed out (just in the front I might add) a few times in the 3 weeks I've had them. I daily my car btw.
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Driving in NY is like driving on the surface of the moon. Especially now that the city is under construction to stimulate the economy. Before I used to know where every pothole was on my daily commute. I could of driven blindfolded and know what lane to be on and not hit a single crater. Now it all changed and am still learning. 🤣🤣
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P.S. Pretty sure that's not an option for our F15/F16.
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