Coilovers

Csprad12 · 04-30-2013, 11:28 AM

I have swift springs right now. And I'm looking for more of a drop. What are the best coils for under $1000?

Thank you

Jasonle · 04-30-2013, 11:53 AM

Bc Br Coilovers.

Csprad12 · 04-30-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Bc Br Coilovers.

Thank you sir! I will check them out. Is that what you are on? What kind of drop can I get with them? And how is the ride?

Jasonle · 04-30-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Csprad12

Thank you sir! I will check them out. Is that what you are on? What kind of drop can I get with them? And how is the ride?

Yes sir! Just had them installed couple days ago...im 1" lowered in front and 1.5 lowered in the back...I have a full body kit so I cant lower it that much...but ive seen it low low on other cars before. The ride is great!

I got my coilovers for a good deal used ($550). Just keep lookin through the for sale section...you will come across some.

Csprad12 · 04-30-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Yes sir! Just had them installed couple days ago...im 1" lowered in front and 1.5 lowered in the back...I have a full body kit so I cant lower it that much...but ive seen it low low on other cars before. The ride is great!

I got my coilovers for a good deal used ($550). Just keep lookin through the for sale section...you will come across some.

Thanks man! Sounds great. Hopefully I can get a deal like you did

raymondo510 · 05-05-2013, 01:38 AM

So not to thread jack Csprad12, but I thought I'd ask my question here instead of starting a new thread. I know there's tons of threads on different coilovers, but I need some clarification. At first I had my mind set on Stance, but it seems like a lot of people are running BC's and more or less getting the same look im going for. I plan to AutoX occasionaly but for the most part I want to aggresively lower my car for looks. Is it safe to say theres not big difference between the two brands? Does it just come down to preference?

BlkNismo · 05-05-2013, 02:47 AM

Id advise to throw down a few more bills and go with hks or kw. Seems like all the Taiwan made coilovers have horrible valving.

raymondo510 · 05-05-2013, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkNismo

Id advise to throw down a few more bills and go with hks or kw. Seems like all the Taiwan made coilovers have horrible valving.

Yea I hear ya, Its just lately i've been always going over my budget with my mods and I was trying to actually stay within budget this time. Overtime yes, I could save up the extra, but I got wheels coming in this month so i'm trying to get all the parts together sooner than later.

Z-Girl 12 · 05-05-2013, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonle

Bc Br Coilovers.

Yep, I love em. Not that I have tried any other but all is well with 6k on mine.

Volk Z · 05-05-2013, 08:12 AM

HKS and KW are the best choices BUT if you have a budget of 1000 and under then I would go BC over stance. I had BC's on my 350z and the ride was great. The only problem with all the made in Taiwan coilovers is some of the struts have issues. A friend of mine is on his 2nd set of replacing all struts after 1 year with BC coilovers... They are replaced for free BUT its a bit of a hassle.

What about TEIN basics? Or even like Tanabe coilovers? Get something at least made in Japan or America not Taiwan

One big thing to keep an eye on besides where they are made is spring rates. For street driving I wouldn't go higher then a 10kg front 8kg rear. 9kg/9kg is a good set up as well. Any higher and you will hate your car for street driving.

raymondo510 · 05-05-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

HKS and KW are the best choices BUT if you have a budget of 1000 and under then I would go BC over stance. I had BC's on my 350z and the ride was great. The only problem with all the made in Taiwan coilovers is some of the struts have issues. A friend of mine is on his 2nd set of replacing all struts after 1 year with BC coilovers... They are replaced for free BUT its a bit of a hassle.

What about TEIN basics? Or even like Tanabe coilovers? Get something at least made in Japan or America not Taiwan

One big thing to keep an eye on besides where they are made is spring rates. For street driving I wouldn't go higher then a 10kg front 8kg rear. 9kg/9kg is a good set up as well. Any higher and you will hate your car for street driving.

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

raymondo510 · 05-05-2013, 09:07 AM

Now that I actually did a little more digging I see that I can get brands like tein or tanabe for about the same or even a little less

ChrisSlicks · 05-05-2013, 09:26 AM

No problem here with the BC ER after 3 years on track, then again pot holes and city streets probably but more abuse on shocks than a race track does

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

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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

04-30-2013, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Csprad12 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pineville, Louisiana Posts: 223 Drives: 10 blue sport 370z Rep Power: 12	Coilovers I have swift springs right now. And I'm looking for more of a drop. What are the best coils for under $1000? Thank you henryy370z likes this.

04-30-2013, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Bc Br Coilovers. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

05-05-2013, 01:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	So not to thread jack Csprad12, but I thought I'd ask my question here instead of starting a new thread. I know there's tons of threads on different coilovers, but I need some clarification. At first I had my mind set on Stance, but it seems like a lot of people are running BC's and more or less getting the same look im going for. I plan to AutoX occasionaly but for the most part I want to aggresively lower my car for looks. Is it safe to say theres not big difference between the two brands? Does it just come down to preference? __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

05-05-2013, 02:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
BlkNismo Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 614 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 14	Id advise to throw down a few more bills and go with hks or kw. Seems like all the Taiwan made coilovers have horrible valving. Chuck33079 likes this.

05-05-2013, 08:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3065	HKS and KW are the best choices BUT if you have a budget of 1000 and under then I would go BC over stance. I had BC's on my 350z and the ride was great. The only problem with all the made in Taiwan coilovers is some of the struts have issues. A friend of mine is on his 2nd set of replacing all struts after 1 year with BC coilovers... They are replaced for free BUT its a bit of a hassle. What about TEIN basics? Or even like Tanabe coilovers? Get something at least made in Japan or America not Taiwan One big thing to keep an eye on besides where they are made is spring rates. For street driving I wouldn't go higher then a 10kg front 8kg rear. 9kg/9kg is a good set up as well. Any higher and you will hate your car for street driving. 370Zsteve, raymondo510 and andbui05 like this. __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON

05-05-2013, 09:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	Now that I actually did a little more digging I see that I can get brands like tein or tanabe for about the same or even a little less __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

05-05-2013, 09:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	No problem here with the BC ER after 3 years on track, then again pot holes and city streets probably but more abuse on shocks than a race track does raymondo510 likes this. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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