For those who went from Mopar/KW Coilovers > BC's, why? - SRT Forums

landmizzle · 10-12-2009, 08:45 PM

Howdy,

I've read more than one post about someone who's had a set of Mopar Stage 2 or 3 coilovers and moved onto BC coilovers. I'm perplexed by this in that it would "seem" that Mopar's would be better coilovers due to in part, the price bracket ( I know don't judge things on price alone..) and the lifetime warranty.

I would really like to hear why you chose to move onto to BCs. If your Mopar's were worn, why not get them rebuilt for example? Regardless, especially for those that have had your BC's for awhile, are you still happy with them; any regrets?

lyncoo · 10-12-2009, 08:46 PM

because you can go lower and bc's are just better

uncommon© · 10-12-2009, 08:56 PM

I went from Mopar S3's to BC's. Reason being is the above.

The BC's you can go lower without having to void the warranty. Also, even with the front camber plates they're cheaper than the s3's.

mole' · 10-12-2009, 09:02 PM

same with me........

BC COs FTW!!!!!!

COY · 10-12-2009, 09:11 PM

cheaper. I still have my KW's but many go with BC so they can be "slammed YO" and you can order different spring rates. You can with the KW's but its costly. I hear of more probs from inverted BC's then the normal ones but they are a good coilover for the most part.

If I could do it all over again I would buy Tein SS.

landmizzle · 10-13-2009, 11:41 PM

Hi folks,

Thank you for the replies.

So, it sounds like the primary reason for going with BC's is for a lower stance.

I can appreciate that, however, I'm not particularly concerned with slamming my car. I want to enhance it's handling without making the ride so stiff that I dread my daily 90 mile round trip commute.

I'm still leaning towards Mopar Stag 3 coilover or possibly KW V2. I have heard good "bang for your buck" recommendations for BC's so thank you for clearing up what your primary motivation was for going to them.

lbrmotorsports · 10-14-2009, 06:22 AM

I love my stage 3 coilovers. Mind you my car isn't slammed to the ground. But i like the fact even they brake they will be fixed for free

cbaumy34 · 10-15-2009, 08:54 PM

The stage threes are sweet, well except mine. I have a blown seal and i do not get the life time warranty because i bought it from the dealer with them on. And i know you can get the rebuilt for aruond 125-200 per coilover but i have to wait till next summer to hopefully get it done and finally go to the track.

19 psi · 10-15-2009, 11:00 PM

even though I can slam my kws......lol

apexcrazy · 10-15-2009, 11:36 PM

Yes , you can go lower than what is good for the handling of the car with the BC's . Beyond a certain height , your handling starts to suffer , thats why the Mopars are set not to go beyond a certain point . The Mopar version of the KWs are optimized for this particular car .
Yes the BCs come with a camber plate , A nice feature , but the Mopars are camber adjustable at the hub mount . I had mine set properly after the install , why do I need to adjust it if its right ?

I have yet to see any proof that a universal coilover like the BCs are better than a set of quality KWs optimized for this one vehicle .

My opinion .

IE Speed · 10-16-2009, 03:34 PM

Well I just had a Bc inverted blow after a year and a half of abuse, Called and talked to Tim at Bc, I thought it would cost,say X amount of dollars but no, it was free! No shipping cost, no nada, zip, zilcth. And they were very nice and friendly. Very positive experience. That's why I would buy Bc!

AdvanSRT-4 · 10-16-2009, 03:38 PM

Heard alot more problems with the inverted BC's blowing out.....I have had the non-inverted ones for about 3yrs now, and still love em.

srt4geezer · 10-16-2009, 04:15 PM

I have a set of the S3's with one leaking boxed up ready to go to KW for a rebuild. I have Megans on my car right now. The extra camber adjustment was a consideration for me. I really enjoyed the KW's. Especially on my commute. The Megans aren't as good for the commute, but the KW's couldn't be as aggressive for the track (roadcourse) if your not lowering the car way down or tracking the car, then I would vote KW's.
That being said, I would sell you the S3's for $300, then you can work with KW for their new rebuild that they are offering. Better cores than original design. Look into it, if you are interested let me know.
I think KW would be $500 to rebuild them all with new cores. FTW the fronts are fine, just one of the rears started leaking. If it was me I would just get them all done the same way at the same time.

**neonjr** · 10-18-2009, 08:19 PM

just as a note, if you lower or raise a KW, TEIN or MOPAR, the spring rates change. If you raise or lower a BC, they do not. cheaper. better design. easier adjustment (click, not infinite). cheaper spring alternatives. really, why would you buy anything else?

I love mine. when you want it to handle, set it cock stiff and it handles. want to cruise, set it to full flaccid and it rides softer than stock, without the bounce.

apexcrazy · 10-18-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neonjr

just as a note, if you lower or raise a KW, TEIN or MOPAR, the spring rates change.

Wrong . you cannot change the spring rate . What you are changing is the preload IF you wind up the spring perch to rally car ride height .

The suspension mis-information here is amazing . Cock stiff does not = good handing .

How are you making these adjustments ? are you talking about the rebound adjustment ? Is there a compression adjustment ? Or are you preloading your spring ?
Dont put the KW/Mopars coilovers in the same catagory as the Teins ever again !