St coils vs BC BR? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

motorsports3 · 11-21-2013, 04:46 AM

I have narrowed my choice down to the ST coil overs or BC BR type. My car is a daily driver, and will probably never see the track. The price on each is about the same, but the BC seems to offer more options.

What is your guys take?

mike the snake · 11-21-2013, 07:11 AM

I have the ST's and love them.

I'd bet the BC BR's have higher spring rates. The ST's have relatively low spring rates, closer to stock. The ride is not much stiffer. Mine are solid, handling is improved, no noises, allowed me to lower my car, just what I wanted.

hanabie · 11-21-2013, 04:27 PM

my car is finally sitting flush

<3

TylerLieberman · 11-21-2013, 04:43 PM

Why are there 963 threads on these same questions?

There are numerous threads containing the info for you to make a good decision.

Daily driving. No track. You dont need crazy adjustment. You want ride quality.

Get STs

/thread

Circuit Motorsports · 11-21-2013, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorsports3

I have narrowed my choice down to the ST coil overs or BC BR type. My car is a daily driver, and will probably never see the track. The price on each is about the same, but the BC seems to offer more options.

What is your guys take?

How much are you planning on lowering it from stock height?

Do you want/need camber plates or camber adjustment in the front?

d1ck · 11-22-2013, 11:35 AM

Buy the STs.

frslee · 11-22-2013, 12:00 PM

Either is fine. If you're going to install it by yourself, I would buy BC since it's direct replacement. ST is good too, but you have to transfer the stock hat.
BC sounds more harsh and ST sounds more comfy.
Extra 30~1hr labor, comfy ride = ST Coilovers
Simple install, adjustability, stiffer ride = BC Coilovers

JM Auto Racing · 11-22-2013, 01:59 PM

It comes down to how much adjustment and lowering ability you want.

We see a good amount of members here go with the BC but more moderate track guys go with the ST.

hanabie · 11-22-2013, 04:10 PM

I can attest that ST coils is indeed comfy. I switched from swift springs.

motorsports3 · 11-26-2013, 07:01 PM

I like that the St's are comfy. I never plan to track the car, only street driving, and i'm going on 19's, so I don't think I need to lower it too much. They only thing pushing me towards the BC are the fact that they have coil plates. How much would I need to adjust it with a minimal lift though, that's my worry. I would hate to buy the ST and need to buy coil plates. The ST's come out to $150.00 less as well.

11-21-2013, 04:46 AM	#1
motorsports3 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Fr-S Location: Miami Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	St coils vs BC BR? I have narrowed my choice down to the ST coil overs or BC BR type. My car is a daily driver, and will probably never see the track. The price on each is about the same, but the BC seems to offer more options. What is your guys take?

11-21-2013, 04:43 PM	#4
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,686 Thanks: 658 Thanked 3,363 Times in 1,584 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Why are there 963 threads on these same questions? There are numerous threads containing the info for you to make a good decision. Daily driving. No track. You dont need crazy adjustment. You want ride quality. Get STs /thread __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

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11-21-2013, 07:11 AM	#2
mike the snake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Norcal Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 1 Thanked 623 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the ST's and love them. I'd bet the BC BR's have higher spring rates. The ST's have relatively low spring rates, closer to stock. The ride is not much stiffer. Mine are solid, handling is improved, no noises, allowed me to lower my car, just what I wanted.

11-21-2013, 04:27 PM	#3
hanabie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRB LMTD '13 Location: Phillips Ranch Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 184 Thanked 242 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	my car is finally sitting flush <3

11-22-2013, 11:35 AM	#6
d1ck Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Black 2013 FRS Location: Newfoundland Posts: 249 Thanks: 31 Thanked 83 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Buy the STs.

11-22-2013, 12:00 PM	#7
frslee Just drive it Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 13' FR-S Location: Maryland Posts: 1,122 Thanks: 97 Thanked 321 Times in 218 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Either is fine. If you're going to install it by yourself, I would buy BC since it's direct replacement. ST is good too, but you have to transfer the stock hat. BC sounds more harsh and ST sounds more comfy. Extra 30~1hr labor, comfy ride = ST Coilovers Simple install, adjustability, stiffer ride = BC Coilovers

11-22-2013, 01:59 PM	#8
JM Auto Racing Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2010 Dodge Ram Location: New York Posts: 2,343 Thanks: 14 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It comes down to how much adjustment and lowering ability you want. We see a good amount of members here go with the BC but more moderate track guys go with the ST.

11-22-2013, 04:10 PM	#9
hanabie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRB LMTD '13 Location: Phillips Ranch Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 184 Thanked 242 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can attest that ST coils is indeed comfy. I switched from swift springs.

11-26-2013, 07:01 PM	#10
motorsports3 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 Fr-S Location: Miami Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I like that the St's are comfy. I never plan to track the car, only street driving, and i'm going on 19's, so I don't think I need to lower it too much. They only thing pushing me towards the BC are the fact that they have coil plates. How much would I need to adjust it with a minimal lift though, that's my worry. I would hate to buy the ST and need to buy coil plates. The ST's come out to $150.00 less as well.

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