Supra N_A Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 BCs FTW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) Glad I found this thread, waiting to hear back on some s/h teins and don't seem to be getting a response. but after reading this and seeing bc's at £524+vat I think I'll go that way instead Thanks, the forum comes up trumps again Rob Edited May 19, 2012 by Robzki (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suprageek Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I'm after a set Paul, how much could you get me a set delivered to Belfast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Rob, how are the BCs doing? I've just started looking around for some coilovers. Not really considered the BCs until I read this thread. I have been looking at Tein Flex/Mono Flex and HSD HRs (that being said, I have only been looking for a couple of hours, so I've not made any decisions yet). Has anyone else used HSDs? Before reading this I would have assumed they sat between Tein and BC in the market, due to price, but everyone here seems to think the BCs beat the Teins, so now I'm confused! I use the car for street use only. I don't know exactly what Tein mean by 'advanced street use', but that's what drew me to the Mono Flex simply due to the type of car it is! I am mostly interested in performance, but would like to retain some ride comfort; I don't want the car to become unusably uncomfortable. A little help here..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Still in a sealed box mate i aint fitted them yet. I do like the Teins but they are very hard and i fancy something more comfort, so ill give the BC's a try. ill keep you posted when fitted and fully setup bY WIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Delighted with mine so far - transformed the car and very adjustable. Just need a full 4 wheel geo doing now to finish it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Ellis are you using BCs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Just purchased some HSD's myself, my supra arrives saturday and will be fitted monday so if you dont mind waiting a week or so i can give you a review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Just purchased some HSD's myself, my supra arrives saturday and will be fitted monday so if you dont mind waiting a week or so i can give you a review That'd be grand Just out of interest, what suspension are you taking off? Not that I'm after them, just so I can get an idea of how different you expect them to be. And Rob, sorry to hijack your thread btw... I assumed as you'd bought yours that you'd finished with everyone else's views Tell me if not and I'll naff off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Ellis are you using BCs? I am indeed - BC Racing! Very happy so far - I was unaware that suspension could absorb bumps in the road, I'm used to my spine taking the impact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 That'd be grand Just out of interest, what suspension are you taking off? Not that I'm after them, just so I can get an idea of how different you expect them to be. And Rob, sorry to hijack your thread btw... I assumed as you'd bought yours that you'd finished with everyone else's views Tell me if not and I'll naff off. I don't even have the car yet lol! I fetch it tomorrow from Jurgen, however from the underside photos it appears I have REAS suspension, however my last supra had Eibachs and bilsteins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I have had more coilover suspension set-up's than hot dinners, I've had Meister R's, Tein Super Street, Tein Flex, BC's, HSD's and Spax. I personally don't rate the BC's, they feel like they have been set up for a lighter car and there a little 'wallowy', for a budget coilover I wouldn't even have to think about it, it would be the Meister Rs, they are a fantastic piece of kit and really on par with the Tein Flex's. The Tein's spring compressions are generally not set up right for the road which is why people complain about them being to hard. I have the Tein Flex's with the EDFC at the moment and everyone is always gobsmacked at how well it rides on roads, there is no signs of crashing and it rides so smooth on long journeys(better than stock in my opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I have had more coilover suspension set-up's than hot dinners, I've had Meister R's, Tein Super Street, Tein Flex, BC's, HSD's and Spax. I personally don't rate the BC's, they feel like they have been set up for a lighter car and there a little 'wallowy', for a budget coilover I wouldn't even have to think about it, it would be the Meister Rs, they are a fantastic piece of kit and really on par with the Tein Flex's. The Tein's spring compressions are generally not set up right for the road which is why people complain about them being to hard. I have the Tein Flex's with the EDFC at the moment and everyone is always gobsmacked at how well it rides on roads, there is no signs of crashing and it rides so smooth on long journeys(better than stock in my opinion). Are the super streets as bad as everyone says, they sound unusable on the road and with a very high failure rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Are the super streets as bad as everyone says, they sound unusable on the road and with a very high failure rate? In my opinion the Super Streets are for budget track use only, I had them on a Civic and they were fantastic on smooth roads, but throw bumps into the equation and it didn't respond well it skipped about a bit and felt like I waas going to smash the strut up and through the bonnet, for the road, you need the Flex's. My coilover rating on what I have actually owned and lived with so far go (from best to worst): Tein Flex Meister R HSD BC's Tein Super Street Spax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Excellent thanks for that. You've made my mind up not to get the SS. I keep seeing them going for a good price but I guess that is for a reason. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Only just seen the updates here. Thanks Marc, it's nice to hear from someone who's used loads of different setups! Any comment on the HSDs? I can see where you've put them in your lineup but you haven't said why..? The MeisterRs and HSDs are only about £50 different in price, assuming I've found the right ones (MeisterRs vs HSDs), so I would expect them to be similar. Well, I would have, until I read this thread. I was looking at the Teins but they're about twice the price with the EDFC and, as much as I'd love to, I can't spend that much at the moment! Edited June 19, 2012 by Kilps (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I run BC's and for drifting Im getting a bit too much whats the term, squash, whilst going sideways. Someone told me to put the settings to max hard, they already were so I think I may need something a little stiffer for drifting. Arent the BC and Meisters supposedly exactly the same ??? Also whilst we're talking geometry, Im not really one for geo settings lol, but anyone know of a good rear geo setting for maximum grip in regards to track for the Supra ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I just purchased some Meister R's to compliment my Polypro bushing replacement will get you guys a feed back soon. FYI: I currently have Tein Super Street, which I am not impressed with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I have the BCs on my car, can anyone reccomend a good damping set up for strip use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japlover Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Glad this thread popped up I've been looking at a few things for the car now it's pretty much not for sale..... Saw them on Fleebay and they looked a great deal compared with TEIN's at nearly double the price!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkpower Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I've been really happy with my BCs so far. Its 99% road car so I have them set 10 clicks up from soft. Any advice for a drag set up for Suprapod next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 I've been really happy with my BCs so far. Its 99% road car so I have them set 10 clicks up from soft. Any advice for a drag set up for Suprapod next week? Yeah drop a TT engine in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkpower Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Yeah drop a TT engine in it I would love to you clown! All in good time my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 I would love to you clown! All in good time my friend! , good man.! see you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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