Tein basic vs BR BC Coilovers

[Hyperion]

Hello all,
I'm trying to take advantage of an offer extended to me for pricing.
Both of these, the Tein Basics and BC Coilovers are for the 04-09, but hey it'll work with the 2010.
The Teins are about 10% cheaper in price than the BC coilovers, but I'm stuck as to which one to get. Because 10% isn't alot of money if they will be better in the long run.

So, opinions and experience please. Also vote :P

[The Wolf]

There's no poll :P

for the 10% more, I think you get a lot more out of the BC's.
On the Teins, there is no dampening adjustment so your spring rates basically change as you adjust your height. At full drop you'll be a lot stiffer than at normal ride height
With the BC's, you can basically adjust height and dampening independently. So you can be at full drop and still adjust your dampening to suit your liking.

[GWN]

BC Coils with the EDR = fullawin.

[Kwokalobster]

BC for sure

[Thrizzl3]

i need dampening adjustment :(..BC's FTW

[GWN]

i need dampening adjustment :(..BC's FTW

on basics ^ and phil there's a partial set of BC's for sale over on MF (I think they're still up). Not sure what's missing, but it's a GREAT price

[Burner]

+1 for BC's. Mine have worked great so far.

[Pereira11]

which ones are stainless steel? go with those because if not you WILL run into issues

[maz06]

Been there before and its a tough decision.

- The Teins come with a set of instruction manual that shows the mechanic/installer the range they need to adjust in order to obtain your specifications, whereas the BCs don't therefore it may be a little more difficult (taking on and off) to get what you want.

- Dampening is pretty crucial and a lot of fun, so if you prefer the Teins (as a brand) you may want to upgrade

if you still have questions just send me a pm, would be glad to help

[Dave_The_BMXER]

which ones are stainless steel? go with those because if not you WILL run into issues

neither

[Hyperion]

Well, I have bought the BC Coils, so that's the ball game I guess.

[Kiyomi]

all this talk and selling of coils, I need some now!!! argg! u gonna post some pics when u put them on?

[rajin929]

I'd go for BR BC Coilovers - IIRC they have separate pre-load and height adjustment, so you can set the pre-load on the shocks THEN adjust the height so you don't loose any shock travel.

This is a WAY better design than the Tein Basics, where you can only adjust the height only. If you slam the car, your shock travel suffers and the suspension isn't working as it should.

I've always set the coilovers how I want them and just left them - I never play around with the height for winter and summer. I used anti-seize on all the threads and collars and have never had issues with anything locking up.

[maz06]

Crap totally forgot about this, +1 on my to do list


I used anti-seize on all the threads and collars and have never had issues with anything locking up.

[Hyperion]

I'd go for BR BC Coilovers - IIRC they have separate pre-load and height adjustment, so you can set the pre-load on the shocks THEN adjust the height so you don't loose any shock travel.

This is a WAY better design than the Tein Basics, where you can only adjust the height only. If you slam the car, your shock travel suffers and the suspension isn't working as it should.

I've always set the coilovers how I want them and just left them - I never play around with the height for winter and summer. I used anti-seize on all the threads and collars and have never had issues with anything locking up.

How do you apply it? Crawl under and reach?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I never play around with the height for winter and summer. I used anti-seize on all the threads and collars and have never had issues with anything locking up.

Me neither, when I put my winters on (like today) I spray silicone lube, loosen the some, clean, spray more lube tighten the collars back to where they were.

[rajin929]

Me neither, when I put my winters on (like today) I spray silicone lube, loosen the some, clean, spray more lube tighten the collars back to where they were.

word!

I do the same thing when I put my winters on, piece of cake since each corner of the car is up and the wheel is off anyway. I do it again the spring when I put my summers on. Just a quick loosen, clean and tighten back is all it needs to prevent everything from seizing up

[Hyperion]

I guess since I have 16" winters and 17" summers, when I go on to my winters I will want to raise them up about 1" if I want to maintain my 4.5" ground clearance correct?

[The Wolf]

No, the outside diameter of the tires should be relatively the same. If they weren't, your speedo/odo would be way off.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

My cars actually a little taller in the winter. (55s) which causes a little bit of rubbing up front over big dips.

Don't rub at all in the summer.