Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers - Page 3

boostin04 · 06-12-2007, 11:19 AM

Theres something im not understanding here... ive got these coilovers on my 06 STI, but along with these coilovers, i have 24-27mm front and rear whiteline sways and i 3 wheel up curbs and ramps, to my understanding this is normal right ? Since most of the weight of the car shifts to the side with more load when going up driveways and such right ? I dont think im 3 wheeling when cornering, how can u measure the droop travel while the cars on the ground ?

T3h_Clap · 06-12-2007, 11:28 AM

you has no droop.

you can't measure droop travel when the car is on the ground.

easiest way is to go to a lift all 4 wheels off the ground.

and measure.

and just b/c 3 wheeling is "normal" doesn't mean it's right.

**twiSTies** · 06-14-2007, 11:23 AM

Update:

I'm getting noise from the rear of the car over medium bumps. It's sort of a clunking noise, but not like strut clunk. I'm going to go and check to make sure things are tight, the noise isn't pronounced or loud, but worth checking up on. I do not expect any coilover to be silent. It may very well be the rear springs compressing.

neal0124 · 06-14-2007, 07:21 PM

Just wanted to let you know that the unsprung weight would only be half the weight of the dampers, the tops are mounted to the sprung part of the car(the chassis) and the other half is mounted to the unsprung part of the car(the hubs).

Congrats on the new suspension. Get it aligned/balanced as soon as possible. You won't believe how much better it will handle. Plus it will save your tires(I already made that $700 mistake)

**twiSTies** · 06-14-2007, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neal0124

Just wanted to let you know that the unsprung weight would only be half the weight of the dampers, the tops are mounted to the sprung part of the car(the chassis) and the other half is mounted to the unsprung part of the car(the hubs).

Congrats on the new suspension. Get it aligned/balanced as soon as possible. You won't believe how much better it will handle. Plus it will save your tires(I already made that $700 mistake)

Thanks for explaining that, good to know

I'm loving these coilovers. I need to retighten them a bit, but they've been performing way beyond my expectations. I'll be getting an alignment done next weekend as well as putting on the ALK.

sti robot · 06-15-2007, 07:58 AM

Someone has dyno plots of these:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...1085379&page=9

(about mid page)

4banger · 06-15-2007, 08:14 AM

Did anyone figure out which dyno plot is the front and which is the rear. Did anyone find out what damper setting the plots are based on?

Everyone should check out the pics of the adjustment knows almost rubbing the axles.

sti robot · 06-15-2007, 08:44 AM

I would consider these but I think I need to wait and see what happens to the people who use them for autocross. How long do they last between rebuilds and how much of an issue this axle proximity thing is?

4banger · 06-15-2007, 09:08 AM

sti robot - On the Nasioc thread, the guys with the axle proximity problem said that they were trying to 'slam' their cars. I didn't read very closely so you may want to double check that.

**twiSTies** · 06-15-2007, 09:18 AM

I don't have axle proximity problems with mine set an inch lower than stock ride height, FWIW. It's not close, either.

redlin'r · 06-15-2007, 09:29 AM

These sound like a great coil-over! How is the rust protection on these and I think we will only see with time about rebuilds. Keep posting stuff and I have subscribed becuase these are on my list of coil-overs to consider!

I appreciate the truthful remarks and review. Keep it up!

**IMPORTIMAGE** · 06-15-2007, 09:32 AM

i've had customers in canada with these for about 8 months...

so far so good...over 160 sets out there already for wrx/sti

sti robot · 06-15-2007, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twiSTies

I don't have axle proximity problems with mine set an inch lower than stock ride height, FWIW. It's not close, either.

I guess it wouldn't matter to me then. I'm not going for a slammed ride (yo!). I'd be going for handling + adjustability.

**twiSTies** · 06-15-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sti robot

I guess it wouldn't matter to me then. I'm not going for a slammed ride (yo!). I'd be going for handling + adjustability.

Yeah, same here. They're pretty easy to adjust too. Still very happy overall with this purchase. Time will tell about rebuilds.

Superst@r · 06-15-2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sti robot

I guess it wouldn't matter to me then. I'm not going for a slammed ride (yo!). I'd be going for handling + adjustability.

hey all. i'm the dude with the shock sleeve/axel problem on nasioc. no one is trying to slam the car (yo!). i noticed that while lowering the car, one side does not allow me to go to a certain point (shock sleeve hits axel boot with minimal drop). while i'm ok with all the other corners (i can "slam" to the ground if i want).

i also have some minimal clunking (typical coilover noise) but over all i am pleased. however, i am trying to figure out the prob that i have. perhaps, controll arms, or something is bent in that area.

06-12-2007, 11:19 AM	#31
boostin04 Senior STI Driver Car: 06 AW STI Fav Mod: BC Coilovers Location: So Cal Posts: 316 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers Theres something im not understanding here... ive got these coilovers on my 06 STI, but along with these coilovers, i have 24-27mm front and rear whiteline sways and i 3 wheel up curbs and ramps, to my understanding this is normal right ? Since most of the weight of the car shifts to the side with more load when going up driveways and such right ? I dont think im 3 wheeling when cornering, how can u measure the droop travel while the cars on the ground ? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-12-2007, 11:28 AM	#32
T3h_Clap Wheel33tist Whore Car: Aspen White GDF-D Fav Mod: Pastelito Racing / SFSOC Location: Orlando Posts: 21,301 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers you has no droop. you can't measure droop travel when the car is on the ground. easiest way is to go to a lift all 4 wheels off the ground. and measure. and just b/c 3 wheeling is "normal" doesn't mean it's right.

06-14-2007, 11:23 AM	#33
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,208 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers Update: I'm getting noise from the rear of the car over medium bumps. It's sort of a clunking noise, but not like strut clunk. I'm going to go and check to make sure things are tight, the noise isn't pronounced or loud, but worth checking up on. I do not expect any coilover to be silent. It may very well be the rear springs compressing.

06-14-2007, 07:21 PM	#34
neal0124 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline sways, ohlins coils, cusco motor mounts Location: Castaic, Southern Califor Posts: 318 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers Just wanted to let you know that the unsprung weight would only be half the weight of the dampers, the tops are mounted to the sprung part of the car(the chassis) and the other half is mounted to the unsprung part of the car(the hubs). Congrats on the new suspension. Get it aligned/balanced as soon as possible. You won't believe how much better it will handle. Plus it will save your tires(I already made that $700 mistake)

06-15-2007, 07:58 AM	#36
sti robot Spec C Club Car: 04 STI Java black w/ Fav Mod: a garage Location: Just outside Manassass VA Posts: 1,418 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers Someone has dyno plots of these: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...1085379&page=9 (about mid page)

06-15-2007, 08:14 AM	#37
4banger Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: TiC AST's - 7/6K Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 624 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers Did anyone figure out which dyno plot is the front and which is the rear. Did anyone find out what damper setting the plots are based on? Everyone should check out the pics of the adjustment knows almost rubbing the axles.

06-15-2007, 08:44 AM	#38
sti robot Spec C Club Car: 04 STI Java black w/ Fav Mod: a garage Location: Just outside Manassass VA Posts: 1,418 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers I would consider these but I think I need to wait and see what happens to the people who use them for autocross. How long do they last between rebuilds and how much of an issue this axle proximity thing is?

06-15-2007, 09:08 AM	#39
4banger Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: TiC AST's - 7/6K Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 624 Join Date: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers sti robot - On the Nasioc thread, the guys with the axle proximity problem said that they were trying to 'slam' their cars. I didn't read very closely so you may want to double check that.

06-15-2007, 09:18 AM	#40
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,208 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers I don't have axle proximity problems with mine set an inch lower than stock ride height, FWIW. It's not close, either.

06-15-2007, 09:29 AM	#41
redlin'r Professional STI Racer Car: 05 OBP/Gold Fav Mod: TBE Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 667 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers These sound like a great coil-over! How is the rust protection on these and I think we will only see with time about rebuilds. Keep posting stuff and I have subscribed becuase these are on my list of coil-overs to consider! I appreciate the truthful remarks and review. Keep it up!

06-15-2007, 09:32 AM	#42
IMPORTIMAGE Authorized Vendor Car: 427Vette/04E55AMG Fav Mod: bc racing coilovers Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 4,012 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (50)	Re: Pics of the BC Racing BR series non-inverted coilovers i've had customers in canada with these for about 8 months... so far so good...over 160 sets out there already for wrx/sti