So the time has come for me to choose which suspension set up I would like. I have done some reading on Tein and BC and are torn between the two. I am coming from Megan Racing Coils on my IS350. Does anyone have any thoughts on BC or warnings that I should stay away from them?

 

BC's are one of the best coilovers because they are feature laden.

- full threaded shock bodies
- you can opt for custom spring rates of your choosing
- can order with an additional hardware to drop even lower

-and many many more options

 

compare the two coilovers; megan vs bc in terms of features.

if one offers something that you need or want; obviously go for that one.

 

I don't think I have ever heard that BC's described as "best" personally. but I have never owned a pair.

we need a master list of Coilover and shock Availability.

BC
D2
Fortune
Koni
Tein
Megan
Truhart

who else is there?

 

^best as in terms of feature-rich.

the others you listed; dont have the features the BC's do.

 

I have BC racing Type BR's with custom spring rates and the extreme low kit. I love them. Had them on my Tsx as well. The nice thing besides what was mentioned is they are rebuildable in the States if ever needed, unlike Tein. Another major plus is the rear coilovers come with extensions so you can adjust the dampening without having to remove the seat everytime which no other coilover for the 4G offers. I have pictures in my build thread.

Teins are great for comfort and mild drop. BC's you can lay frame and still have thread to go lower and they ride really nice as well. Can't go wrong with either of your choices.

 

there's just sooo many pluses about the BC's.
being able to rebuild the shocks if they blow is a pretty big feature/option.

Ive been rocking a set for a year already.
my first coilover set and they're pretty awesome!

I Chose to go with a custom spring rate as well. Because RACE CAR!

 

Haha it's easy to upgrade springs too if you decide to go stiffer and the price isn't too bad.

What rates did you end up with?

 

Just ordered my BC with custom spring rates and extreme low
thank guys

 

16/14

 

^because fucking race car!!!!


i chose a more milder option than Kumar....I went with 12kg front and 10kg rear.


here is a spring rate conversion chart:

 

Good choice. You'll love them. My rear is raised to the max with the extreme low and I still tuck tire. Let us know what you think after you install and ride on em. I paid $975 for my whole setup shipped which included the extreme low. Between my buddy and I we have bought 4 sets from them so they plugged me with a little discount.

 

I just wanted to slam and still have my ride comfort when I had my 350 I was slammed and the ride wasnt bouncy at all the TL is a heavier car so I just went with higher spring rate to ensure I dont have a too bouncy ride.

 

Wow really? So your raised as high as you can and still tucking that is good to know thats how I want to be. I will def provide updates Ill start my build thread.

 

I paid $900 shipped =D

 

I think he has the "additional hardware" the extreme low option.

with the regular BC option, the highest setting is near stock like.

 

I hope BC is changing the internal valving to match each and every spring rate option...

 

oh you know it.

that's what makes them so awesome.

 

Good price. Money well spent.

 

Let us know your experience with these. I would've stuck with a set of TEIN's, but for the money it seems like BC has a decent range of adjustment. I just don't think they're quite on par quality wise.

 

Pretty much this!

 

I have never had issues with either of my sets. I never even thought twice about not buying BC's for my TL.

 

This is not true. The Tein damper overhaul and re-valving is all done in the states at Tein.

Also, Tein does have the EDFC option for remote damper adjustment, which is definitely an additional cost but a great feature that no other brands currently match.

It is true though that the Street Basis and Street Advance won't lower as much as a full-length adjustable kit. We'd recommend a Street Flex for that but unfortunately is only available on the 2G TSX which would fit a UA8/9 but not have the right damper tuning.

I must say, while we agree the quality on BC is going to be entry-level, as is on many other brands, they have been fairly reliable for people. How many issues a person has really depends on the intended use, though. For performance, we would look no lower than one of the Tein options. For laying frame...yea BC are a great bet these days.