BC Racing Coilovers - Comprehensive Review

[docjohn]

I daily drove those BRs in all 4 seasons including deep snow for 4 years, so I still have a lot of muscle memory from them. I'll post an update once my Motion Control setup is running to compare the feel of the budget BC (still the best of that category IMHO) to the top-shelf MCS.

waiting for your impressions!

 

[OE2]

I daily drove those BRs in all 4 seasons including deep snow for 4 years, so I still have a lot of muscle memory from them. I'll post an update once my Motion Control setup is running to compare the feel of the budget BC (still the best of that category IMHO) to the top-shelf MCS.

I am looking forward to hearing your impressions.

I looked at the MCS after following the discussion here and I think their basic set up that's single adjustable is still closer to $3k.

 

[Honcho]

I am looking forward to hearing your impressions.

I looked at the MCS after following the discussion here and I think their basic set up that's single adjustable is still closer to $3k.

When it's all said and done, $4k.

 

[Superhatch]

I just have to say, one of the reasons I love forums over the social media/FB options is that I can read a thread from 10 years ago and still gain valuable insight that isn't anywhere on another platform. Thanks again for the initial review all those years ago.

 

[ekhonda87]

I see that BC has an extreme low option on the BRs. I want my car low, but not slammed.

Do I need the extreme low? My gut tells me no. Thanks!

 

[Honcho]

I see that BC has an extreme low option on the BRs. I want my car low, but not slammed. Like this:

Do I need the extreme low? My gut tells me no. Thanks!

No. The regular BC can slam the NSX if desired. It's still 10mm shorter than the OEM height at it's max setting!

 

[ekhonda87]

I got my BC BRs installed a couple months ago and finally got a chance to drive the car a little. The dampers are all set right in the middle. Even on the horrible Minnesota roads, the ride is awesome. Given the overwhelming support for KWs in the NSX community and somewhat mixed reviews for the BCs, I was expecting a pretty harsh ride, what I got is anything but. Very happy with the results so far!

Shoutout to @Honcho and this detailed review thread. This thread is really what swayed me towards trying these BCs out.



Dyno results: 397/98 & 397/97
not shown set 229/86 & 239/84

 

[Honcho]

Glad you like them- I continue to recommend these to folks who don't track their NSX regularly (KW for those who do). The BC springs can be hit or miss, which is why most people upgrade to Swifts or Hyperco. It saves some weight (fewer coils) and the ride just feels...better. But, even with the stock springs, it's a heck of a setup for the $$.

 

[OE2]

great review, mine go on this coming Monday. I am thinking of trying to set them up at max height before they go on the car. I asked BC how much of the threading needs to be in the base but I haven't heard back from them yet. I may just experiment once i have them unboxed and on my floor tomorrow night.

 

[Honcho]

great review, mine go on this coming Monday. I am thinking of trying to set them up at max height before they go on the car. I asked BC how much of the threading needs to be in the base but I haven't heard back from them yet. I may just experiment once i have them unboxed and on my floor tomorrow night.

Minimum thread in the base is 10 mm, per BC.

 

[OE2]

FYI, anyone telling you that bc coils are junk or no better than stock is lying through their teeth. Picked up my car from having bc ds swift 8/6 installed and aligned. This easily rides better than stock, easily. I left the damper settings how they came out of the box and I drove on the same road to and from the shop.

Now you may have an argument that my stock suspension was crappy since it’s a ‘98 with 100k miles on it but for my $1300 I am satisfied with how this drives on the street. In a few weeks I’ll adjust again and see how it feels but this wasn’t a regrettable decision at all.