Swift springs or br bc coilovers?

BlazinManStan

Thank you all for the feedback. I might just go with the swift springs because of how nicely they sound like they handle and just settle with that ride height. I'll put on 19 or 20 inch rims for less wheel gap. Also considering the BC BRs still. They appear to have a decent reputation. Anyone know how the two compare in handling? Any other suggestions for coilovers? I know there's megan (which people bash on), eibach, tein, and some others. I would get the KW V3's but they're a little out of my price range. What do you guys think about getting them used? I use my car as a daily driver with occasional mountain runs. Nearly no tracking however I do like driving aggressively and pushing the limits of my car.

nuTinmuch

Swifts with Koni shocks will blow BC BRs away -- and they'll be about the same price (if not a bit cheaper). Some vendors offer package deals on them. I think KamiSpeed does?

Used isn't bad if you can find them.

Unfortunately, if you want a decent coilover, you're going to have to pay. KW V3s are the "entry level" performance/street coilover. They aren't the best for the track, but they're more than enough for someone who wants to carve up the mountains (and maybe visit the track a few times a year).

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ChrisSlicks

I've been super pleased with the BC-ER's on track, over 3000 track miles on some very suspension abusing tracks and no problems. Granted these are a notch up from the base BR's but aside from the external reservoir and extra adjustment I think the basic construction is the same.

The ER's in particular with the 12K/10K springs are probably not the best choice for the street (you can get them with swift springs optionally) but I imagine with 10K/8K springs on the BR's the street ride is quite reasonable, although probably not quite as good as KW's for street. Myself and plenty of others are using BC's for Time Attack and couldn't be happier.

But since you are street focused and on a budget your options are a bit limited. Remember that lowering much more than about 1" will require aftermarket front and rear control arms/links to get camber back within spec. Swift should get you as low as you can go before you have to do that, maybe check out a local car that has them to see if it is low enough for you?

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