2013/10/14 12:43:33
Gatesys SW20
Hi guys, 
i have some cash for coilovers and looking to order within a week or two; looking into a set of bc brs for my sw20, 
i had them on my previuous sw and loved them! 

I'm looking at two types Of BC BR's 

The RA: which has Pillowball front mount and rubber mount for the rear and front camber plates $1049
and
The RH:  which have front and REAR pillowball mounts, and camber plates both front and rear. 1149$
From just jap. 

Now im would like to know if anyone has these installed and what type they went with, 

also which one would be the best for my car? 
i do a lot of hard driving and sprited fun times, and the odd track day. so which would serve a better purpose and also which would last longer rubber mount or pillowball?


And anyone got the swift spring option? 
if so how much, the guy at just jap i spoke to had no idea what they were info on those aswell?


2013/10/14 16:24:59
Gatesys SW20
bumpo
2013/10/14 17:53:57
dylmrt
I'd go the pillow top option. the rubber tops are good for a daily, but end up having more give than the metal pillow tops.
 
Standard spring rates on the BC BR seem to be pretty decent from the reviews I've heard, so i wouldn't bother with getting a custom weighed swift spring.
2013/10/14 22:51:55
Gatesys SW20
ok, thanks dylan!

Now, i spoke to the guys from just jap, and apparently the rear pillowballscreate a  pretty harsh ride, and sometimes knock? but id like the best i dont mind the harsness, i can ust dial the damper down if thats the case, but i want something well set up for the track and the odd spirited drive, in the end the whole car is not designed to be cruised at slow speeds and enjoying the comfy ride.. HA

Also, with the swift springs i was going to go with the 5kg front 8kg rear rates, but how i read it the springs were alot better designed and balanced then the standard ones, ie durability and performance was better? or are they basically the same spring just painted bronze and with swift written on them?
2013/10/15 00:16:31
nate_p
I have the BC BR RAs I'm my sdub they are awesome I have them set up fairly soft on the street and the ride is not to bad ( I have taken my grandma out for dinner in it a few times and she dosnt complain about it ) and on the track and through the hills and twisties wind them up a bit and it does get very firm. The BR springs are 6kg front and 8kg rear and they seem pretty good. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions or if you are in Brisbane or close I could take you for a drive so you can see what they are like
2013/10/15 11:42:25
dylmrt
Swift are an independent spring maker. They are unrelated to BC. They just specialise in making springs. You could ge swift springs for any coilover you wanted.
2013/10/15 14:02:15
Gatesys SW20
are they worth the extrwsa$$
2013/10/19 11:14:24
Gatesys SW20
So I've decided
To with the double pillow bal mounts front and rear

And not to go with swift spring set up
Unless someone proves they are worth it
Should I just go the 5kg front and 8 rear
Or go something different like the 6-8
2013/11/08 15:45:05
dj
I have BC BR RH on my gen 3 GTS . For Motokhana I have damper set at 8 notches harder than soft at the from and 13 from soft at the back. This set up works well in conjunction with the white line sway bar at soft at the front. Of course this could be different for different cars or tracks but is a good please to start on setting up.
2013/11/08 18:15:02
Adrian
I've read that the swift springs were a worthwhile upgrade. Even with the same spring rates as standard. Apparently they're a much better spring that behaves in a more linear fashion and results in better ride and handling. Do a Google search and have a read on other forums before you make up your mind.
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