Coils on the way.

"Reigntastic" (reigntastic)
05/30/2014 at 16:02 • Filed to: Coilovers, MR2

I just ordered a set of BC Racing coils, should be able to install them next weekend, before the first autocross of the summer. Pictures to come, for sure.

DISCUSSION (14)

JGrabowMSt > Reigntastic
05/30/2014 at 16:05

I want to know about this! I'm looking at a set for the HEMI Wagon, for about $1000. Thinking I'll do wheels/tires, and then order the coilovers and bushings and do the whole front end at once.

I can't seem to find many people talking about BC Coilovers other than they have them. I'm curious about the difference in performance, and autocross will certainly show it!

thebigbossyboss > Reigntastic
05/30/2014 at 16:07

I am doing my own shocks struts and springs next weekend too! Moving back to OEM though because tired of driving lowered car on shit suspension...and not rich enough to afford good lowered suspension.

Now I am just looking to find a place to do the work. My driveway is sloped and I don't have a garage.

Reigntastic > JGrabowMSt
05/30/2014 at 16:10

I will be sure to let you know. I did a lot of research on them, and they are one of the most popular names for my car. Really competitively priced, and supposedly comparable performance to the far more expensive sets. Couple of threads about them on car forums, notably a lot of guys on bimmerforums showing them some love for their M5 and M3 setups. If the German guys like them, I think they'll do great for my deuce; they're noted for being more comfortable than lots of stock setups, while providing the edge that you expect with coils.

I'll be doing bushings at the same time too, since I'll have to disassemble the suspension. My shocks are ancient, so I really expect to see a nice quality of ride bump. The dampening on the current setup is really bad. Otherwise I need to do my ball joints.

Reigntastic > thebigbossyboss
05/30/2014 at 16:12

Nice! I looked at aftermarket shocks and springs, but my 93 has some of the lowest springs available already, and they came stock. I'm mostly looking forward to not having 20 y/o shocks in the car.

I'm not going to lower it quite as much as the picture, but the front end is going to be getting a good drop. Poor front lip.

JGrabowMSt > Reigntastic
05/30/2014 at 16:17

I'll need to consult someone who really knows suspension inside out and backwards about this, but what I'm concerned about is that my wagon is about 4500lbs. Because of that, I can throw it into a corner, which it will dutifully go flying into, but the exit is really sloppy, and the back will just wag around, which is something I don't want. I want the rear to stay in line, but not be so stiff it's counter productive for the turn-in.

I'm thinking it'll be a combination of coilovers, wider tires, and different geometry back there, but that's why I'll need a pro to deal with that issue, because I don't want it to affect my daily driving or normal tire wear.

Reigntastic > JGrabowMSt
05/30/2014 at 16:23

Higher spring rates is all you really need for a heavier car, 8k/6k is the recommended setup for the MR2, and it weighs 2700lbs. Wider wheels make a big difference in the handling of the car, so don't rule out staggered setups depending on your goals and how you use the car.

thebigbossyboss > Reigntastic
05/30/2014 at 16:59

Yeah. My shocks and struts are totally shot. Cannot *wait* for the new ones to come. I am doing the fronts first, and then the backs later in the summer.

Reigntastic > thebigbossyboss
05/30/2014 at 17:11

So exciting! We'll have to cruise sometime :)

thebigbossyboss > Reigntastic
05/30/2014 at 17:11

Hey also speaking of pictures...weren't some of you and that blue toyobaru (how's he doing by the way?) coming to thebigbossyboss at gmail dot com.

Reigntastic > thebigbossyboss
05/30/2014 at 17:13

They probably were, I definitely forgot, for the same reason I'm about to mention: I'm on my workstation, and the originals are on my PC. I'll make a reminder on my phone this time, I leave work in 50 minutes.

Reigntastic > thebigbossyboss
05/30/2014 at 17:13

Oh, he's doing much better too. On a walker now, metal rod/plate/screws in his right calf. Broken right thumb. On the long road to a full recovery.

Opposite Locksmith > Reigntastic
05/30/2014 at 17:53

I think I'm staying with springs with my build, but that being said I cannot wait to ride/drive this setup!

I will reciprocate with a blouch xtr'ed drive in a sexy wrxy

Reigntastic > Opposite Locksmith
05/30/2014 at 18:53

I think that a deal could be arranged.

I fought with myself over getting springs/shocks, vs coils. Ultimately what decided it for me was the complete adjustment I get from the coils in regards to ride height. I would have adjustible dampening on the koni yellows I was looking at, but nobody made springs that fit quite what I wanted that were readily available.

Really it just boiled down to being able to buy a set of coils for less than the koni shocks alone.

Opposite Locksmith > Reigntastic
05/30/2014 at 19:10

that's the choice I would have made.

I like the ride in my car quite a bit, it could be tighter, but more importantly the balance at the limit is glorious.