BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!!

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (Gatesys SW20)

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 23:14:54 GMT

ahaha!
i thought it may have been you ;)
i was approved for the loan to buy it, but i decided against,
if it was a hardtop, it would have been mine!@ :P
excellant purchase!

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (stuka)

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 20:16:50 GMT

best place to experiment is on the track, Im sure a few of the guys at the MR2 trackday challenge will help you fine tune it.

No I didnt buy the beams, I wish!! I recommended it to a friend and he took one look at the photos and spec and put a deposit on it! Cant wait to see it.

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (Gatesys SW20)

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 19:10:18 GMT

camber went out to 2.5 neg
its was .5 postive so that explains that!

Anyway!
might bring it down to soft/medium, as it does not like the wet much ahahahha!

STUKA did you buy that beams!!!

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (stuka)

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 17:15:14 GMT

the lighter steering is probably due to a change in camber or caster since you fitted the coliovers

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (Gatesys SW20)

Sun, 10 Nov 2013 11:03:17 GMT

Thanks for the input guys!

i went with the RAs with 5kg front and 8 rear, and very happy!
however, steering feels a bit light? and i have no pwr steer..
i think its because my whiteline sway bar is at full hard.. ahaha!
might drop it to mid.

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (Randomity)

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:30:54 GMT

I doubt whether it's really valid after everyone else's opinions, but I'm running BC BR RA's (pretty sure, no camber tops on rear), and I've never had an issue. Went from stock Gen 2, to Gen 3, to the BC's, and the difference is MASSIVE! Running 12 damper front, and 14 rear, with Whitelines running mid-stiff both ends. Handles like a dream in the hills, and works well for track, steps out a little, but it's predictable and easy to control! Never bottomed out with the 6 and 8kg springs, and I was taking it out 3 or 4 times a week til recently.
From the research I've done, they're excellent value for money, good quality and will have a good life (I bought mine second hand at a year old).

Don't really know if I could justify going the RH's myself, but it really depends on what you, personally, are after. The differences will just allow you to be a little more anal about your alignment, and may get a little more life out of them. If you're only weekending or tracking it, lifetime isn't really a huge issue regarding general wear and tear though :)

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (asimovy)

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 18:45:44 GMT

I doubt you will notice the difference between two different makes of spring that are the same rate but if you want a different rated spring then what the bc coils come with go for swift.

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (Adrian)

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 18:15:02 GMT

I've read that the swift springs were a worthwhile upgrade. Even with the same spring rates as standard. Apparently they're a much better spring that behaves in a more linear fashion and results in better ride and handling. Do a Google search and have a read on other forums before you make up your mind.

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (dj)

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:45:05 GMT

I have BC BR RH on my gen 3 GTS . For Motokhana I have damper set at 8 notches harder than soft at the from and 13 from soft at the back. This set up works well in conjunction with the white line sway bar at soft at the front. Of course this could be different for different cars or tracks but is a good please to start on setting up.

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (Gatesys SW20)

Sat, 19 Oct 2013 11:14:24 GMT

So I've decided
To with the double pillow bal mounts front and rear

And not to go with swift spring set up
Unless someone proves they are worth it
Should I just go the 5kg front and 8 rear
Or go something different like the 6-8

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (Gatesys SW20)

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 14:02:15 GMT

are they worth the extrwsa$$

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (dylmrt)

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 11:42:25 GMT

Swift are an independent spring maker. They are unrelated to BC. They just specialise in making springs. You could ge swift springs for any coilover you wanted.

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (nate_p)

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 00:16:31 GMT

I have the BC BR RAs I'm my sdub they are awesome I have them set up fairly soft on the street and the ride is not to bad ( I have taken my grandma out for dinner in it a few times and she dosnt complain about it ) and on the track and through the hills and twisties wind them up a bit and it does get very firm. The BR springs are 6kg front and 8kg rear and they seem pretty good. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions or if you are in Brisbane or close I could take you for a drive so you can see what they are like

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (Gatesys SW20)

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 22:51:55 GMT

ok, thanks dylan!

Now, i spoke to the guys from just jap, and apparently the rear pillowballscreate a pretty harsh ride, and sometimes knock? but id like the best i dont mind the harsness, i can ust dial the damper down if thats the case, but i want something well set up for the track and the odd spirited drive, in the end the whole car is not designed to be cruised at slow speeds and enjoying the comfy ride.. HA

Also, with the swift springs i was going to go with the 5kg front 8kg rear rates, but how i read it the springs were alot better designed and balanced then the standard ones, ie durability and performance was better? or are they basically the same spring just painted bronze and with swift written on them?

Re: BC BR COILOVERS WANT SOME INFO!! (dylmrt)

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 17:53:57 GMT

I'd go the pillow top option. the rubber tops are good for a daily, but end up having more give than the metal pillow tops.

Standard spring rates on the BC BR seem to be pretty decent from the reviews I've heard, so i wouldn't bother with getting a custom weighed swift spring.