Coilovers

Volk Z · 05-06-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by raymondo510

Yea I was actually looking at the tein's. I was looking around and seen that some guys have had some issues with the BC's making odd noises and giving them trouble. My budget isn't really set on a 1k, but bieng that I probably won't be tracking I didn't really feel the need to buy some of the higher end models. I might have to just bite down tho and buy a little better quality coilover

I messaged you back from where you posted on my profile.
Just wanted to re-iterate I would recommend throwing down 1800-2000 on suspension for KW or HKS due to the substantial better quality then other coilovers.

Even with that being said
I had BC's on my 350z and i was amazingly surprised at how much better the ride quality was once i honed in the dampening control perfectly for street. I drove the car hard and they took it well BUT i only had them for around a year to year and a half.
Im not sure if the people that have issues with them dont install them correctly (too much pre-load etc) or just get unlucky with a faulty strut...

raymondo510 · 05-06-2013, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volk Z

I messaged you back from where you posted on my profile.
Just wanted to re-iterate I would recommend throwing down 1800-2000 on suspension for KW or HKS due to the substantial better quality then other coilovers.

Even with that being said
I had BC's on my 350z and i was amazingly surprised at how much better the ride quality was once i honed in the dampening control perfectly for street. I drove the car hard and they took it well BUT i only had them for around a year to year and a half.
Im not sure if the people that have issues with them dont install them correctly (too much pre-load etc) or just get unlucky with a faulty strut...

hmm I never got it, but either way I decided to just get the Bc's today so I guess im rolling the dice

Volk Z · 05-07-2013, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by raymondo510

hmm I never got it, but either way I decided to just get the Bc's today so I guess im rolling the dice

Well I hope you don't have any problems. Just be sure to only set the pre-load in the rear at 3/8 MAX (1/4 is recommended).
Don't touch the front springs pre-load just install them.
Also when you want to adjust the height DO NOT do it while they are on the car. Take the strut out and adjust then reinstall the strut/spring

raymondo510 · 05-07-2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

Also when you want to adjust the height DO NOT do it while they are on the car. Take the strut out and adjust then reinstall the strut/spring

Really why is that? From what i've seen most people do it while on the car

Volk Z · 05-07-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by raymondo510

Really why is that? From what i've seen most people do it while on the car

Yikes REALLY? Well 1st it clearly says don't do it in the instructions. 2nd because you need to free the weight off the spindles so there is no pressure while you are spinning them up or down. Even though the car is jacked up you can't ensure the entire load is off the strut/spring.

For the front you can leave the top 3 bolts that are inside the engine bay BUT release the bolts on the bottom so it is floating and then ONLY twist the lower locking rings DON'T adjust the top ones as those have pre-load already set from the factory.
In the rear since its multi link you can leave the strut in and just take the spring with the spindles out and then re-do the pre-load after you complete.

Trust me

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