Honest opinion about BC Racing Coilovers on the Track
12-11-2013, 08:33 PM
#11
I've been a long time fan of the HKS. Definitely the best budget shock for racing.
Two things:
1: They are out of production, replaced by the HKS IV GT or something. The new shock is more street-oriented and comfortable. How good it is on track I have no idea. I also don't have a lot of info on the shock in general.
2: Used examples are going to be few and far in between
Also as mentioned above HKS USA is no longer here so rebuilding these requires shipping to Japan.
Two things:
1: They are out of production, replaced by the HKS IV GT or something. The new shock is more street-oriented and comfortable. How good it is on track I have no idea. I also don't have a lot of info on the shock in general.
2: Used examples are going to be few and far in between
Also as mentioned above HKS USA is no longer here so rebuilding these requires shipping to Japan.
12-11-2013, 09:47 PM
#12
I've been a long time fan of the HKS. Definitely the best budget shock for racing.
Two things:
1: They are out of production, replaced by the HKS IV GT or something. The new shock is more street-oriented and comfortable. How good it is on track I have no idea. I also don't have a lot of info on the shock in general.
2: Used examples are going to be few and far in between Also as mentioned above HKS USA is no longer here so rebuilding these requires shipping to Japan.
Two things:
1: They are out of production, replaced by the HKS IV GT or something. The new shock is more street-oriented and comfortable. How good it is on track I have no idea. I also don't have a lot of info on the shock in general.
2: Used examples are going to be few and far in between
Also as mentioned above HKS USA is no longer here so rebuilding these requires shipping to Japan.
don't let the shops fool you with "they need to be sent to Japan"
12-12-2013, 07:16 AM
#13
Originally Posted by Sebring AP1' timestamp='1386826427' post='22918805
I've been a long time fan of the HKS. Definitely the best budget shock for racing.
Two things:
1: They are out of production, replaced by the HKS IV GT or something. The new shock is more street-oriented and comfortable. How good it is on track I have no idea. I also don't have a lot of info on the shock in general.
2: Used examples are going to be few and far in between Also as mentioned above HKS USA is no longer here so rebuilding these requires shipping to Japan.
Two things:
1: They are out of production, replaced by the HKS IV GT or something. The new shock is more street-oriented and comfortable. How good it is on track I have no idea. I also don't have a lot of info on the shock in general.
2: Used examples are going to be few and far in between
Also as mentioned above HKS USA is no longer here so rebuilding these requires shipping to Japan. don't let the shops fool you with "they need to be sent to Japan"
12-19-2013, 01:41 AM
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Koni yellow ground control ->kwv3->ohlin r&c->moton/jrz/ohlin ttx
I think it's more important to look at overall handling dynamics vs just coilivers, hopefully your doing that.
I think it's more important to look at overall handling dynamics vs just coilivers, hopefully your doing that.
12-21-2013, 02:33 PM
#16
I have KW V3s and I love them. I have no frame of refrene with other coilovers, but my friend's 01 S2000 on stock suspension has tons of body roll where mine has literally none. For the track I would say my handling is very neutral and with a nonstaggered setup and Eibach sway bar set to full stiff I feel very comfortable. I may go to the next setting on the sway bar but right now it is very easy to handle. Added a rear wing and now even the higher speed corners are a breeze.
I do know of one guy who had BC Racing coilovers on the track...at one track day he went to adjust the rears a few clicks and accidentally set one softer and one harder. He subsequently went off track that session and banged up his car. So if that tells you something, at least their settings do something. That is all I know.
I do know of one guy who had BC Racing coilovers on the track...at one track day he went to adjust the rears a few clicks and accidentally set one softer and one harder. He subsequently went off track that session and banged up his car. So if that tells you something, at least their settings do something. That is all I know.
12-24-2013, 04:50 AM
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I do know of one guy who had BC Racing coilovers on the track...at one track day he went to adjust the rears a few clicks and accidentally set one softer and one harder. He subsequently went off track that session and banged up his car. So if that tells you something, at least their settings do something. That is all I know.
07-07-2015, 01:10 PM
#19
I noticed some of you guys had questions on BC Racing coilovers. We are a lead distributor of the brand and can help with any questions you have.
Here is a link to the specs of the coilover : http://www.kamispeed.com/BC-Racing-B...bcr.a-09br.htm
Here is a link to the specs of the coilover : http://www.kamispeed.com/BC-Racing-B...bcr.a-09br.htm
07-08-2015, 06:20 AM
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For the money, a set of adjustable KW's would serve well with track use. There's a big difference between an ideal setup and what someone can afford at any given time. It's all about getting the best bang for the buck.
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