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Suspension BC Racing r56 coilover review

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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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I'd like to see some updates from the people that have these as well since a good amount of time has passed.

I'm suspicious of the BC/Megans camber plates though. I think the camber plate is mounted beneath the actual strut tower assembly. I'd be afraid of that creating flex and raising the vehicle and losing the stroke of the damper. Can anyone verify this?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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All camber plates for Mini mount the same way. It's fine.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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Had my BC's on now for about 2 maybe close to 3 years now and they perform pretty much the same as when i first installed them. I've tweaked the ride height over the years, played with preload, messed with the damper adjustment, and other than an issue with the crappy top bearing plate on the old style coils I don't have anything bad to say about mine.

They do ride pretty harsh on surface streets but on smoother highways I have no complaints, I think my dampening is set somewhere around 5 clicks from hardest too.

The adjustable camber plates have really let me get the front alignment where I want it too. I'm about maxed for negative camber and to do much more would have to trim the upper strut mount opening to get at the bolts.

Ferris is a daily driver with the occasional spirited weekend, track day, or autocross.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by andyroo
All camber plates for Mini mount the same way. It's fine.
Thanks, BC's are back on my list.

Cheers
 
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:18 AM
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Any pics of how low you can go on BC's? Not looking to change the springs, but fit them straight out the box after adjusting.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 05:53 AM
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Here:

About 1/2" from full drop (as low as you can go while still having preload on the springs):


Pretty much as low as they go:
 
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 06:18 AM
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Thats low enough for me, especially if they are on 17" wheels.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 06:51 AM
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Both cars pictured are on 17s
 
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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Definitely ordering a set then Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 10:53 AM
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@creve: did you install the rear adjustment extension?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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Whats a great site to get a set of these????
If its not to rude to ask...
 
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 10:13 AM
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got mine from CMS they also have a version with swift springs.
 
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