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Hey guys,

Looking for a quality set of coilovers to buy and fit on my R34 25GT Coupe. I've been told that BC Racing is the way to go and i've narrowed it down to either BC BR Coilovers or BC V1 Coilovers.

To the best of my knowledge, the BR's are an updated model of the V1's and are therefore more expensive.

All i really want is to lower my car a bit without comprising the ride quality. I don't track my car so i don't want anything too stiff.

Which one to go for... BC BR or BC V1

Cheers.

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If I were in the market for new coilovers I'd get Fortune Auto. Enginnered and assembled in the US (not in SE Asia), good value for money and they feel awesome in my mate's R34 4 door!

Still not as good as my Ohlins, but at more than double the price you'd want them to be better :laugh:

Yeah i've heard Tein SS Coilovers are really good but can't find a brand new set for the right price.

BC BR's seem to be the way to go. A few mates who are running them have all recommended them to me.

Any opinions on D2 Coilovers though? As i said earlier, found a good deal on a brand new set which has adjustable damper settings, adjustable front camber and adjustable height.

adjustable front camber

You can't get camber adjustment on coilovers for Skylines. Camber adjustment comes from adjustable suspension arms and/or eccentric bushes

Opinions on D2s? Never have seen them personally, but after a quick search... http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/316407-d2-coilover-vs-tein-superstreet-vs-cusco/

Hmmm... OK, thanx Matt. I guess that puts the idea of getting D2 Coilovers to rest. Not enough positive reviews and plenty of negatives.

Think i'm just gonna go with some BC BR's. I don't track my car, a few mates have got them, heard plenty of good things about them and they won't break the bank either so they seem like the logical choice.

Best price i've been able to source is approx. $1200. I've got a friend who vaguely knows how to install them. He's done it on his own S13 but do you guys recommend i get them profesionally fitted with a proper wheel alignment?

Coilovers are easy enough to DIY (yes it's a pain to take out the parcel shelf to install the rears, but still easy). Took me a few hours the first time, just need a jack and some spanners and sockets

You should definitely get a wheel alignment afterwards though, changing the ride height of your car will change your suspension geometry

Ok cool. Should i go for some suspension arms as well? Perhaps some sway bars too.

Although i do not track my car, i do take some turns on the road quite aggressively. Hence, i'm looking to improving the handling and reduce body roll of the car.

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