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BC Racing Coilover Suspension - Feeler


nerdydorkus

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Joel, actually they've already done 2002 setups and tried to use a true rear coilovers without knowing any better.  BC isn't bringing in an actual 2002 and doing any testing (being based in Taiwan), they typically depend on input from individuals and/or shops.  Armed with that second hand information they produce "kits".  This isn't meant to bash, merely a reflection on their business model.

OP, you may not know given your relatively new here, but there has already been more than one attempt to drum up interest for the BC/megans/etc for the 2002.  In fact, someone is already doing them via private labeling.  As for comments regarding quality (especially in a track setting) I encourage anyone to look into that further and make their own judgments.

 

It simply seems like you could benefit from a bit more research.  For example, IE sells kits in component form that already meets each of your requirements (cost effective, quick, easily rebuidable [arguably more so than a replacement BC setup], simple to fabricate, plenty of options, etc.).  In this form the $ is nearly a wash and you're ending up with a bonus of something quality, tested, and true (rather than a kit coming from the east based off of second hand information).

 

Again, not bashing, but simply eyeing things with a bit of reason.

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I am going to chime in here even though I have only a few post to my credit. Back in 2008 I decide to build up a 2000 Toyota MR-S. Thought it would be fun to compete with the Lotus Elise at The El Toro air field, P.O.C autocross with a mid engine chassis. . I used the BC set up on that car. In my opinion this set up never performed as advertised and you are getting an average street suspension that is ride height adjustable. My other experiences are with a Porsche 914-6 and i had re valved Konis for racing. Those Konis could handle every surface at any speed. The BC set up would wash out, especially in rebound. You can over pay for any product but you need a great shock if your going to push any car to its limits and the BC shock is not a great one. I am sure it has its place.

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In late fall i installed the IE front coil over set up. I have absolutely no complaints. If you can weld it is a fairly straight forward job.

 

On the other hand a true bolt on kit would be nice. But I doubt it would be afordable. As stated multiple times above the whole axle thing makes it kind of difficult.  this would be my Idea.............Maybe someone could come up with a way to incorporate the lower strut assembly and hub off a more modern car with modern bearings and while your at it upgrade the brakes.......again....this would probably cost a ton.

 

if you are ok with welding you can do the full ie or gc kit in a day

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