Coilover options - BC Racing vs. Yellow Speed Racing

[gr3mlin]

Any thoughts on BC Racing vs YSR coilovers?

Or any better alternatives?

I need decent camber adjustment and minimal/no inner clearance reduction vs stock as I've got to squeeze 9.5" wheels on the front!

Pricing pretty much the same:

BC Racing BR(RA) - £749
Yellow Speed Racing (Dynamic Pro Sport) - £769

 

[AndyBeech]

What's your intended usage? I looked at both of these before going Bilstein, personally I figured I'd rather pay a bit more and do the job once rather than *potentially* regret it later going budget. Having said that, a fair amount use BC coils on E46 M3's with relatively positive reviews so if I was going to choose I would go with them, I doubt it would be a bad choice. I've only seen one or two people on here use BC coils on an M and none Yellow Speed so doubt you'll get much real word experience, there is a thread though if you search for it.

If you need decent camber adjustment make sure you get a pair of camber plates otherwise you can go down the shimming route.

 

[M340]

ST STX and Vogtland are in the same range but are a KWV1 without the stainless steel....maybe also worth a look.

 

[gr3mlin]

What's your intended usage? I looked at both of these before going Bilstein, personally I figured I'd rather pay a bit more and do the job once rather than *potentially* regret it later going budget. Having said that, a fair amount use BC coils on E46 M3's with relatively positive reviews so if I was going to choose I would go with them, I doubt it would be a bad choice. I've only seen one or two people on here use BC coils on an M and none Yellow Speed so doubt you'll get much real word experience, there is a thread though if you search for it.

If you need decent camber adjustment make sure you get a pair of camber plates otherwise you can go down the shimming route.

Thanks, currently my daily driver & the plan is a few road trips. Looking at the Apex fitment guide the Bilstein/KW will reduce the inner clearance & they recommend coilovers with linear springs without helper springs.

I think BC is my best bet, the seem to get mostly positive feedback online, have the camber adjustment & inner wheel clearance I need.

The other option is lowering springs & camber plates but if I'm spending that in my head it just makes sense to get the coilovers so I can adjust ride height etc.

 

[wspohn]

BC Racing

 

[gr3mlin]

BC Racing

Yeah, will be going for BC Racing

 

[lucasxdiniz]

BC Racing

Yeah, will be going for BC Racing

I love mine, but be warned: top mounts are noisy and over small consecutive road imperfections they sound like they're knocking.

 

[gr3mlin]

BC Racing

Yeah, will be going for BC Racing

I love mine, but be warned: top mounts are noisy and over small consecutive road imperfections they sound like they're knocking.

Will have to get a noisy exhaust to help mask it :evil:

 

[wspohn]

I love mine, but be warned: top mounts are noisy and over small consecutive road imperfections they sound like they're knocking.

The pillowball mounts are noisier than the rubber mounts - I got the latter for that reason.

 

[lucasxdiniz]

I love mine, but be warned: top mounts are noisy and over small consecutive road imperfections they sound like they're knocking.

The pillowball mounts are noisier than the rubber mounts - I got the latter for that reason.

They are indeed. Wish people realised that once you solid mount stuff in your car. I wasn't complaining, just warning OP as it is amusing how often I get messaged by people who got BCs as well to ask if mine knocks.

Also wasn't aware you could get rubber mounts for BCs. Who makes those?

 

[wspohn]

MY BC shocks came straight from Taiwan to Canada. At that time the pillowball mounts were a cost plus option. Possibly need to specify that today assuming that they still deliver either way.

 

[Tanel]

I have BC Racing coilovers and mine don't knock.