Yes, just realistic expectations. I've watched expectations on $1000 coilovers go from "not bad and ok" to "you don't need to spend any more money than this"
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Yes, just realistic expectations. I've watched expectations on $1000 coilovers go from "not bad and ok" to "you don't need to spend any more money than this"
I only give you a hard time because I know you can take it and I can appreciate your POV and excellent feedback. The bromance is real...........
Are you sure??
Yeah I didn't think so.......... I couldn't care less how some professional driver feels or what time he makes around COTA...........I care about how I feel on the track and my times or how I feel driving on the streets. Just like manufacturers who put up their Ring times...........it's meaningless to me because I will never be able to match those skills and 90% of the time I'm on the street where no one should be driving at that level anyway.
What I provided were real world results. Not butt dyno feeling or whatever else. I ran the best time at the NSXPO autocross last year. It was competitive and there were some great drivers but I managed this on BC coilovers which according to the "data" should not be posisble.........cannot be possible according to some. I also ran a 1.50 at MRLS last week. How is this possible!?? Maybe because the power was "turned ON" and theory went out the door.
BTW - Don't think it didn't go unnoticed how you had to tell us all that you spent $10,000 on your suspension in the FB thread.............good for you bro...........
smooth roads, autox and nice tracks. Doesn't that basically include every possible place you will drive your NSX? Is someone off-roading? As I mentioned on FB, I will eventually switch to KWs and then I can provide feedback.
Wow, about 275 comments later and the same stuff said in the very first post is still being repeated 
If an NSX owner doesn't know what they want to buy or how much they want to spend on a coilover setup, try to get rides in other members cars with the various options out there before plunking down your cash.
I mean really, don't we have better things to be doing than arguing about coilovers?
Dave
If an NSX owner doesn't know what they want to buy or how much they want to spend on a coilover setup, try to get rides in other members cars with the various options out there before plunking down your cash.
I mean really, don't we have better things to be doing than arguing about coilovers?
Dave
Shocking, just shocking.
I would, but it's not very enjoyable with these crummy Midwest roads and my cheap crappy coilovers :biggrin:
Way to dampen the mood Dave...Wow, about 275 comments later and the same stuff said in the very first post is still being repeated
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You think them fancy Swift springs might let me do that?
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It's a holiday weekend. We all need to lighten up. You'd think we're solving third world hunger in our little NSX forums.
You think them fancy Swift springs might let me do that?
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It's a holiday weekend. We all need to lighten up. You'd think we're solving third world hunger in our little NSX forums.
Haha! I thought you guys were making a play on words and I was playing along. Talking about cars should never get anyone upset. It's a toy. It's fun.
You guys will get a good review once I bolt my KW on. Granted I am no track racer, shock guru but the BC in my opinion were for extreme lowering. Just as it says on their site. Ride quality is completely subjective and was terrible for me. At least with the KW, I can consult Coz or Stuntman for help.
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A good question to ask here, is how many people run BC and fender liners? I found it was 90% impossible.
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Absolutely horrible. Especially high speed dips. Fenders go crunch...
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A good question to ask here, is how many people run BC and fender liners? I found it was 90% impossible.
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I tried my hardest but couldn't beat you with my KW's. My tire pressures must have been off. That's the only way you could have beat me. :upset::upset::chunky::chunky:
Did you have someone knowledgeable inspect your suspension? You seemed to have so many problems which were unfortunate. I have to think there was something wrong with your set up or maybe you got a bad batch of dampers. Did you sell them already? Did you have them tested? Anyway I'm sure you will praise the KWs.......it is highly unlikely you will be disappointed. Regarding the fender liners yes I still have mine and you saw how low my car was..........Coz actually raised it a 1/4" since you last saw it.
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I actually had stayed at a Holiday Inn the night before so that probably explains it
That has to be the reason.
Dhalsim you'll argue to no end defending the coilovers, logic, data, science, professional opinions, none matter but your autox time does. LOL. And just because I said the KW 's were $10K, it's because it's relevant to talk about WHICH they were and that they were the top of the line model. No one cares.... It's a car part. If you think I'm trying to "boast" somehow and you're feeling worked up enough about it to actually mention it, it's just your own ego taking offense.
I think so. I liked them better than OEM and Bilsteins. And the adjustable height to get the right look was great. But yes, did hear incremental noise in cold weather, but I have the same issue with the coilovers on my RX-7. Welcome to Michigan and four seasons.
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Before I start a new thread I wanted to raise this one from the dead.
Currently there are at least 3 BC Racing options that are less expensive than the $2900 KWv3 option, BR $1300, DS $1500, ER $2000 (2-way). I am not interested in setting up a 2-way for my nsx given that it would be a street car. Does anyone have any experience with the DS version of these coilovers? I would do 8/6 swift rates since I have spare swifts at home from my ohlins.
Currently there are at least 3 BC Racing options that are less expensive than the $2900 KWv3 option, BR $1300, DS $1500, ER $2000 (2-way). I am not interested in setting up a 2-way for my nsx given that it would be a street car. Does anyone have any experience with the DS version of these coilovers? I would do 8/6 swift rates since I have spare swifts at home from my ohlins.
As the OP, I can only speak to the BR, but those shocks are still running strong on my old 91. My understanding from BC is that the DS is really the same as a BR, but with a digressive piston. This should help with some of the vaugeness at low speed damping that is present on the linear-valved BR.
I continue to be a fan of the BC as a great OEM+ option for NSX owners who don't track their cars much.
waiting for your impressions!
