PIC REQUEST: BC Coilovers on the Lowest setting

ohno · 06-02-2011, 04:30 PM

Anyone running their BC Coilovers on the lowest setting? Front and Rear, if so can you post pics? I've heard that BC's don't go as low. Just wanted to clarify.
Thanks,
- Neil

TBOX · 06-02-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohno

Anyone running their BC Coilovers on the lowest setting? Front and Rear, if so can you post pics? I've heard that BC's don't go as low. Just wanted to clarify.
Thanks,
- Neil

I've had them lowered beyond drivable and there was still room to go. No pics as it had to come back up...

ChrisSlicks · 06-02-2011, 04:43 PM

The fronts go very low, the rear will depend on which spring length option you select.

ohno · 06-02-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

The fronts go very low, the rear will depend on which spring length option you select.

So If I wanted to lower the car 1.5 or 1.75 what spring length should I go with? The rears I heard only go a little more than an inch.

azn370z · 06-02-2011, 04:53 PM

You can lower the rear more than an inch. I would swear you can tuck in the rear wheels using the shorter springs. You should email the guys at bc, they're really knowledgeable.

TBOX · 06-02-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn370z

You can lower the rear more than an inch. I would swear you can tuck in the rear wheels using the shorter springs. You should email the guys at bc, they're really knowledgeable.

And very helpful, I had an install question and they emailed me back within the hour. I was floored.

ChrisSlicks · 06-02-2011, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohno

So If I wanted to lower the car 1.5 or 1.75 what spring length should I go with? The rears I heard only go a little more than an inch.

There is a little more than an inch of adjustment in the rear for the spring. I think the default spring is a 230 mm but I believe they also have a 210 mm. If you go that low though you are going to scrape on everything.

DannyGT · 06-04-2011, 02:33 PM

I think I have a pic in my progress thread which shows my car in a garage after i installed the springs. ITS LOW! You couldnt turn with my wheel setup. Its both not really drivable and completely not enjoyable. Dont bother unless its for the bling factor a a car show.

TBOX · 06-04-2011, 03:04 PM

THis is what drivable low looks like with Semi aggressive offsets

Footloose301 · 06-04-2011, 08:00 PM

Looks great man!

RedBullRR · 06-05-2011, 09:29 AM

Had my car slammed 3 inches all around but scraped on every thing. Now sitting at 1.5 front 1.25 rear
Here's at 2.5

With the wheel spacers I rubbed the inner plastic in the front not very enjoyable.

ohno · 06-06-2011, 03:14 PM

Thanks for all the input. I'll post pics when I install them. Redbull, can I get a current shot of your setup? (1.5 and 1.25)
Thanks,
- Neil

RedBullRR · 06-07-2011, 07:32 AM

Bobaguy · 06-09-2011, 04:22 PM

redbull, tbox did you guys opt for the shorter springs? or did you go with the standard options that BC ships these coilovers out at?

10kg front and 8kg rear right?

standard length front and rear springs? I just ordered a set and it isn't too late to change if need be, please lmk ASAP Thanks.

RedBullRR · 06-10-2011, 05:58 AM

I went with the 230mm springs in the rear. It was recommended to me by the vendor. If you plan on dumping your car go with 210 otherwise go with 230 the 210 has been known to be to short and If the car isn't lowered more then an inch in the rear the spring will pop in and out when the suspension fully extends. With the 230 spring you can dump or keep it under an inch.

06-02-2011, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
ohno Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 169 Drives: 2010 PW 370z 6spd Rep Power: 14	PIC REQUEST: BC Coilovers on the Lowest setting Anyone running their BC Coilovers on the lowest setting? Front and Rear, if so can you post pics? I've heard that BC's don't go as low. Just wanted to clarify. Thanks, - Neil

06-02-2011, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	The fronts go very low, the rear will depend on which spring length option you select. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

06-02-2011, 04:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	You can lower the rear more than an inch. I would swear you can tuck in the rear wheels using the shorter springs. You should email the guys at bc, they're really knowledgeable. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

06-04-2011, 02:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	I think I have a pic in my progress thread which shows my car in a garage after i installed the springs. ITS LOW! You couldnt turn with my wheel setup. Its both not really drivable and completely not enjoyable. Dont bother unless its for the bling factor a a car show. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

06-04-2011, 08:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Looks great man! __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

06-04-2011, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
TBOX Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 356 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	THis is what drivable low looks like with Semi aggressive offsets

06-05-2011, 09:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
RedBullRR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 336 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Rep Power: 14	Had my car slammed 3 inches all around but scraped on every thing. Now sitting at 1.5 front 1.25 rear Here's at 2.5 With the wheel spacers I rubbed the inner plastic in the front not very enjoyable. __________________ 2010 Solid Red Z: Mods: Stillen G3 Intakes \| BC Coilovers \| H&R 20/25 Spacers \| Stillen Splitter \| Stillen LW Pullie TBI \| Red GTR Start \| LED Interior \| Kenwood Double Din

06-06-2011, 03:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
ohno Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 169 Drives: 2010 PW 370z 6spd Rep Power: 14	Thanks for all the input. I'll post pics when I install them. Redbull, can I get a current shot of your setup? (1.5 and 1.25) Thanks, - Neil

06-07-2011, 07:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
RedBullRR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 336 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Rep Power: 14	__________________ 2010 Solid Red Z: Mods: Stillen G3 Intakes \| BC Coilovers \| H&R 20/25 Spacers \| Stillen Splitter \| Stillen LW Pullie TBI \| Red GTR Start \| LED Interior \| Kenwood Double Din

06-09-2011, 04:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bobaguy Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort worth, tx Posts: 105 Drives: Hopeful Rep Power: 13	redbull, tbox did you guys opt for the shorter springs? or did you go with the standard options that BC ships these coilovers out at? 10kg front and 8kg rear right? standard length front and rear springs? I just ordered a set and it isn't too late to change if need be, please lmk ASAP Thanks.

06-10-2011, 05:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
RedBullRR Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 336 Drives: 2010 370Z Red Rep Power: 14	I went with the 230mm springs in the rear. It was recommended to me by the vendor. If you plan on dumping your car go with 210 otherwise go with 230 the 210 has been known to be to short and If the car isn't lowered more then an inch in the rear the spring will pop in and out when the suspension fully extends. With the 230 spring you can dump or keep it under an inch. __________________ 2010 Solid Red Z: Mods: Stillen G3 Intakes \| BC Coilovers \| H&R 20/25 Spacers \| Stillen Splitter \| Stillen LW Pullie TBI \| Red GTR Start \| LED Interior \| Kenwood Double Din

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