Hey Folks,
My M3 Comp came with some really worn out ST Coilovers on it. The fronts were particularly bad, and were mostly frozen - making the drive incredibly bouncy and small rocks became painful. With a HPDE coming up I took the opportunity to replace them with some BC Racing BR coilovers. I chose BC because they're affordable and come assembled and pre-loaded with a camber plate. I used the shock tower reinforcement plates (F&R) from Turner as well. I know they're not top-of-the-line kit like Ohlins, but to be honest, I'm quite impressed with them.
Installation was easy, about 2 hours start-to-finish. From a ride height standpoint (on 19" wheels), the fronts shipped at exactly the right length for 13.5" hub-to-arch, which is the ideal height for good looks and performance. The rear adjusters have to be set since it's a divorced configuration, but I found that 33 mm measured by a caliper from the bottom of the seat to the top of the mount (reusing the rubber upper pad from OEM) was exactly right for 13.25" hub-to-arch on the rear.
They have 30 'clicks' of adjustment, and I have them on # 15 for driving around town. It's about spot on, good planted feel but won't break your back over bumps.
I have not gone full soft or full hard yet - though I will probably add 5 clicks for the HPDE. If anyone has any suggestions there, I'd like to hear them!
I'm pleased with the BC's so far, and while they may be manufactured in Taiwan it does appear as though they're made to a higher quality standard. I'll add more as I use them!
My M3 Comp came with some really worn out ST Coilovers on it. The fronts were particularly bad, and were mostly frozen - making the drive incredibly bouncy and small rocks became painful. With a HPDE coming up I took the opportunity to replace them with some BC Racing BR coilovers. I chose BC because they're affordable and come assembled and pre-loaded with a camber plate. I used the shock tower reinforcement plates (F&R) from Turner as well. I know they're not top-of-the-line kit like Ohlins, but to be honest, I'm quite impressed with them.
Installation was easy, about 2 hours start-to-finish. From a ride height standpoint (on 19" wheels), the fronts shipped at exactly the right length for 13.5" hub-to-arch, which is the ideal height for good looks and performance. The rear adjusters have to be set since it's a divorced configuration, but I found that 33 mm measured by a caliper from the bottom of the seat to the top of the mount (reusing the rubber upper pad from OEM) was exactly right for 13.25" hub-to-arch on the rear.
They have 30 'clicks' of adjustment, and I have them on # 15 for driving around town. It's about spot on, good planted feel but won't break your back over bumps.
I have not gone full soft or full hard yet - though I will probably add 5 clicks for the HPDE. If anyone has any suggestions there, I'd like to hear them!
I'm pleased with the BC's so far, and while they may be manufactured in Taiwan it does appear as though they're made to a higher quality standard. I'll add more as I use them!
Someday, I will experience the excellence of Ohlins.....
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