Topic: Time to get rid of that 4x4 ST vs. BC

[Johnny_gxp]

Hey guys, i'm choosing between ST coilovers, and BC coilovers. Any opinions? reviews? or insight? I really don't race, i just like to have fun in the twisties and i go to the strip once or twice a year. I know both brands will give me the 1" drop i want, but as far as quality, sportiness and durability goes i'm in the dark.
The ST package is $850, the BC package is $995.

Any input or even more suggestions are appreciated!

Thanks, Johnny! 

[POS VETT]

I don't know about ST (Suspension Technique?), but I love my BC Racing coilover.  I ordered mine with a custom spring-rate combination.  The build quality is top notch and the fact that the springs and the dampers are measured has won them my business.

[Johnny_gxp]

Glad to hear it! How much lower did you put your car? if it is in the neighborhood of an inch may i also have those numbers 

[elff]

The nice thing with your coil-overs is you can set the height. 

[Johnny_gxp]

Mine, elff?

[elff]

Autofill popped that in there.  Eliminate that ine wordand that is what I meant.

[Johnny_gxp]

haha gotcha. Yeah I'm looking at 1 1/2" in the rear and 1" in the front. Make it look even.

[POS VETT]

Johnny_gxp - I set them close to the stock ride height, drop is only about 3/8-1/2". I wanted a better wheel control by raising the spring rates about 20-25% and the capability of adjustable dampers. The dampers can be adjusted to less than OEM (cushy ride) to much stiffer to compliment the now-more-rigid body structure and larger anti-sway bars.

[elff]

I think you detailed it in another post, POSS VETT, but I was not able to find it.  I saw that BenL way back in the day did 6Kg front 8KG rear.     What custom spring rates did you order the BC's with?

[ChopTop]

I think you detailed it in another post, POSS VETT, but I was not able to find it.  I saw that BenL way back in the day did 6Kg front 8KG rear.     What custom spring rates did you order the BC's with?

Hmm, I wonder if those are the one I bought.  I can't remember who I bought them from, just that they were custom rates, and a decent price.

Only advice I can give the OP about BCs is don't set the rebound rate too high, mine are set midway and are quite stiff.

[wspohn]

For the extra money I think the BC shocks are the way to go.  Infinitely adjustable height and Chop is right about not going crazy on the stiffness (although most people do - I've seen kids that put new Konis on their cars at full stiff which often makes them all but undrivable).

[InTheSky831]

BC is your most cost effective option. dont skimp and buy the ST. Personally, i love my BC's. Make sure any coils you get are set up properly otherwise you will hate either one. And it wont be the products fault.