bc coilovers advice!!

[Teggymun]

since buying my em1 over 2 years ago its had a set of bc coilovers on it, they handle really well but are all at different ride heights :/ before i take it for a full geo i was wondering what to do to set them up 'properly' so the spring rates are all the same and the ride height is even all round, could anyone tell me what measurement should be from the top of the coilover to the opposite side of the adjustable collars for both front and rear? and also any other things i should know, obviously when i take them off they will get a good clean and grease up, from what i can see they are in good condition anyways

any advice apreciated
thanks in advance

 

[SPek9]

For a simple DIY setup just measure from the centre, top rim of the alloy to the centre of your arch lip with a vernier or tape measure

Compare this measurement with the other corners of the car and then adjust the coilovers by the mm that you need to get them even

With BC coilovers you loosen the bottom locking ring and screw the threaded portion in and out of the body and you should not need to adjust the spring perches


For a more expensive and professional job you could take the car to a specialist to set it up on corner weight scales, I wouldn't bother unless it's a race car

 

[halszaj]

since buying my em1 over 2 years ago its had a set of bc coilovers on it, they handle really well but are all at different ride heights :/

Might they actually be at differing ride heights due to "corner balancing" by the previous owner??

Especially since you say they handle really well...

 

[Teggymun]

For a simple DIY setup just measure from the centre, top rim of the alloy to the centre of your arch lip with a vernier or tape measure

Compare this measurement with the other corners of the car and then adjust the coilovers by the mm that you need to get them even

With BC coilovers you loosen the bottom locking ring and screw the threaded portion in and out of the body and you should not need to adjust the spring perches


For a more expensive and professional job you could take the car to a specialist to set it up on corner weight scales, I wouldn't bother unless it's a race car

fair enough man, il just get my measuring tape out and just ajust so it sits even, should be buying lcas soon so will do it all at the same time cheers

 

[Craig87]

I'd be more worried as you said there at different Spring rates, I'd be bloody surprised. You may find they are different rates front to rear but shouldn't all be different. To be sure they are stamped on the springs usually.

In terms of setup, take it to a pro, it's not majorly expensive and setup properly it transforms the car.