What is BC swift spring upgrade?
This Swift Spring upgrade allows your to tune your suspension to unique settings and gives you the fastest reaction speed possible from a coilover spring.
How do you read BC Racing springs?
The springs have their details printed on them in the following formats:
- 62 = internal diameter in mm.
- 180 = spring length in mm.
- 008 = spring rate in kg per mm.
What is the spring rate on BC coilovers?
The BC Racing linear spring comes in many different lengths and rates to suit consumer demand. Linear springs are available from 120mm length through 260mm length. Spring rates range from 4K to 20K. If you need a higher spring rate, then you must purchase Swift Springs which go up to 40K.
Are Swift springs worth the money?
Here’s our opinion; If your car is a daily driver, Swift Springs is something you can live without. However, if you’re a tracker, the advantages on offer are worth the premium. Lastly, think about resale. If you plan on upgrading or reverting to stock settings, coilovers with Swift Springs generally fetch more value.
Do Swift Springs ride better?
Yes, Swift uses their very own material. The springs also have less coils so the actual spring itself is lighter. Reacts to road/track conditions faster, but smoother. They also feel softer at the same spring rate compared to the standard coilover springs by other companies.
Are Swift springs worth it?
How much do BC Racing coilovers lower your car?
How low can the coilovers get me? The standard kit will start you off at approximately one inch below stock and you can lower an additional 2-3″. The extreme low starts you off approximately 2″ below stock at maximum height and you can lower an additional 2-3″.
How much do BC coilovers settle?
No, they may settle 1/4″, my Megans (which is from the same source as BC) settled 1/8″ max. When you first lower the jack they’ll be up 1/2-3/4″ but once you get them compressed from driving they shouldn’t settle much at all compared to typical lowering springs.
How much does it cost to preload coilovers?
Measure the distance between the bottom ring and the top ring as you are tightening, once there is a 3-5mm gap between the two rings, you have 3-5mm of preload on the spring. The thickness of the lock ring wrench is 4mm, so when you can slip the wrench in between the lock rings, you’re good to go.
Do Swift springs make a difference?
What is special about Swift Springs?
The most consistent spring rate throughout the stroke. The largest amount of stroke. The highest durability against loss of spring height. The lightest in weight.
What is so great about Swift Springs?
What is the difference between swift and spring upgrade?
Are Swift springs stiffer?
Swift engineers created a product that is light, durable, and compliant, while still maintaining linear spring rates. Many enthusiasts will swap springs from brand to brand with the only noticeable difference being a stiffer or softer ride.
What does BC Racing stand for?
Bor-Chuann
A little company known as BC Racing ( Stands for Bor-Chuann) was founded at this time to fill this gap in the market.