BC Racing Extreme Drop Coilovers

[ebellis]

I've had a couple of issues with mine. First my rear passenger side shock dangling there because the threading for the bottom mount inside the shock had somehow become stripped (within 1 year of ownership, so BC was kind enough to replace it). And for the past couple years I've had an issue with my spring spinning when turning at low speeds, or the nut on the top hat (below the adjustment knob) will come loose and as I go over bumps you can hear the shock clanking up and down. Generally if I tighten the nut, the springs spin and when the spring stop spinning its usually because the nut has come loose.

BC's solution to my spring spinning problem was a $200-$300 needle thrust bearing to sit on top of the springs. It surprised me that they had a fix so readily available for an issue that they said was rare. Their coilovers may have improved since I bought mine, or they may have done better R&D on the FR-S/BRZ, but I personally have no intention of ever buying any BC Racing products again.

[SLICVIC]

i think bc has the lowest option available as far as coilovers. i believe the springs are shorter on the extreme drops

[NJA]

so can you feel dimes and quarters in the street now?

[636]

Originally Posted by NinjaAutosports

so can you feel dimes and quarters in the street now?

Yes actually, I ran over a piece of gum and my spleen cried.

Bahah, nah it's not that bad. My friend who has cut springs on her Honda says it's the craziest ride she's felt but I love it!

[MrTranxD]

Originally Posted by ebellis

I've had a couple of issues with mine. First my rear passenger side shock dangling there because the threading for the bottom mount inside the shock had somehow become stripped (within 1 year of ownership, so BC was kind enough to replace it). And for the past couple years I've had an issue with my spring spinning when turning at low speeds, or the nut on the top hat (below the adjustment knob) will come loose and as I go over bumps you can hear the shock clanking up and down. Generally if I tighten the nut, the springs spin and when the spring stop spinning its usually because the nut has come loose.

BC's solution to my spring spinning problem was a $200-$300 needle thrust bearing to sit on top of the springs. It surprised me that they had a fix so readily available for an issue that they said was rare. Their coilovers may have improved since I bought mine, or they may have done better R&D on the FR-S/BRZ, but I personally have no intention of ever buying any BC Racing products again.

This is scary. I had the nut on the tophat come loose last night. Scared the shit out me
I hope I dont run into thesame problems

[SLICVIC]

dont mean to thread jack but ill share some low quality cellphone pics..

coils being put on. BC BR Extreme Lows 10k all around, took me and my buddy about 30 mins lol



car on the floor, fresh coils on. maxed out front and rear, removed a ring from the fronts- springs havent settled yet



test fitted wheels today , stock fenders

[WolfsFang]

God this car looks so good lowered, just cant decide on these or Stance.

[bigjake]

im gonna go with PBMs. But i really like how low these go. Best price ive got so far on the BCs was 975 shipped

[jammz]

Originally Posted by 636

Well, they're on. But we did some things wrong, lol. My first coilover install, his like fourth. Decided to try it out anyway.

Car rides great, and at highway speeds there's no noise. But at low speed there's some pretty terrible noises which are frightening me. I think I may know what the problem is, but I'm going to ask for some of your opinions as well.


First, here's the video showing off the noises (You can really hear it at :30 seconds.)

Secondly, I realize we were supposed to install them both at a 90* angle, like the instructions said, but I guess we got tired on the last one and did it wrong. Or we're just retarded. Fixing it tomorrow after school either way.

Instructions:


Right Side:


Left Side (Correctly Installed):


But all in all, I decided to go for a conservative drop, just until I get my camber arms and new wheels, then I'm droppin' her all the way. Here's how it's sitting now, I'll get more pictures tomorrow.


Down from a 4 finger wheelgap to about a 1 finger gap.

I'll keep you guys updated with how tomorrow goes.

i recently just got my BC Coilovers with extreme drop kit, and i have no noises on them at all..

[636]

Originally Posted by jammz

i recently just got my BC Coilovers with extreme drop kit, and i have no noises on them at all..

I didn't have any noises in the rear for awhile, until I maxxed them out, and after a few thousand miles the rear knocks very gently.

[jammz]

Originally Posted by 636

I didn't have any noises in the rear for awhile, until I maxxed them out, and after a few thousand miles the rear knocks very gently.

really ? hmm.. well find out soon enough lol. I took out a lock ring in the rear already ..

[636]

Originally Posted by jammz

really ? hmm.. well find out soon enough lol. I took out a lock ring in the rear already ..

Why'd you do that? I couldn't even get the bottom portion to go up far enough to reach the lock rings, it would hit the bottom of the shock.

[Jarumie42172]

Where did you buy the extreme drop with 10k springs?

[Mikegraves777]

Originally Posted by 636

I didn't have any noises in the rear for awhile, until I maxxed them out, and after a few thousand miles the rear knocks very gently.

i have a knock in the rear that i only hear at low speed bumps what was your knock from did you find out