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Finally had a time to install bc coilovers on my 13 V8 Vantage. I had OEM dampers with VAP lowering springs for a while, I was happy with the stance but was not happy with the ride quality, now with this setup it's a great upgrade.
Simple job, took me about 3 hours for everything.
Still have to drive more and adjust ride height and firmness, but overall very happy with results.
BTW I went swift springs. Fronts 7 and rears 9 kg.
Well done. I love the BC setup with swift springs on this car. Very good price for the performance.
Andrew what settings did you end up on yours, right now I'm in center, which is very comfortable ride, but thinking I can go few clicks in to stiffer side.
I wish they made one for V12 Vantage, unfortunately they don't. Just got V12 vantage & ride is very stiff especially in sport mode.
Well done. I love the BC setup with swift springs on this car. Very good price for the performance.
I've removed wheel liners in many occasions so it only takes 10 min now days. Once you remove liners, everything is pretty straight forward, (don't have to take front liners out, only rears)
Andrew what settings did you end up on yours, right now I'm in center, which is very comfortable ride, but thinking I can go few clicks in to stiffer side.
I wish they made one for V12 Vantage, unfortunately they don't. Just got V12 vantage & ride is very stiff especially in sport mode.
Sorry for the delay, I was going to have my car on the lift this week to do some work and check but didn't get a chance to. I believe I have set them to 15 in the front and 20 in the rear. I'll verify and report back once the car is up. The schedule has been a disaster with sick kids and work.
Sorry for the delay, I was going to have my car on the lift this week to do some work and check but didn't get a chance to. I believe I have set them to 15 in the front and 20 in the rear. I'll verify and report back once the car is up. The schedule has been a disaster with sick kids and work.
I have been considering BC coilovers for my 2014 base coupe for a while. My only hesitation is that I like how compliant the ride is on L.A. streets. I would love a little less body roll in the canyons and maybe could lower the stance by 1/2" max. Can you tell us more about the ride characteristics of the BC vs stock while the stock feel is still fresh on your mind? 3 hour install is impressive by the way!
I have been considering BC coilovers for my 2014 base coupe for a while. My only hesitation is that I like how compliant the ride is on L.A. streets. I would love a little less body roll in the canyons and maybe could lower the stance by 1/2" max. Can you tell us more about the ride characteristics of the BC vs stock while the stock feel is still fresh on your mind? 3 hour install is impressive by the way!
BC is far more comfortable ride than oem, I had sport suspension , you have 30 different settings from soft to stiffer ride and you can adjust ride height too. I have only driven about 10 miles on streets (Pasadena) poor roads here too, so far very happy with them, will take to canyon driving soon and see it performs.
Oh wow, what a relevant review. I am in Echo Park. I think we might be driving on the same roads! Now I am very interested on your take. Please update us after you get more seat time. PM me if you are ever heading up to the crest (or out to Malibu).
Since we are in the same place, what is your ride height relative to stock? I am at stock right now and there is just enough clearance to get over the curb stops in parking lots. I would love a lower stance but worry about the practicality.
