Glad to see you back in your Spyder. Don't stress your front brake line when installing struts; support the hub and brake assembly by tying it off to the car. The front looked like it was still adjusted a bit low, but much more aggressive, I think you made a wise ,one with the more compliant springs. Your struts did look original; niot uncommon for the boots to look like ribbons on a Spyder.
thanks for sharing, as after gathering many opinions it helped me make my decision to purchase the BC Racing BR Series for my 2001 MR2 Spyder which is presently getting a 2zz engine upgrade. the only real legitimate criticism i've heard thus far about these coil overs is that they are "extremely" stiff/tight. however, many owners seem to be fine with their ride at their least stiff setting, so i hope i'll be fine with them. besides, i didn't get my Spyder to be any kind of luxury car with a soft ride! ;-)
you all probably dont care at all but does someone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost my password. I would love any tricks you can offer me.
@Baker Zain i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Awesome! Just wondering were the swift springs an add on option? Did you specify spring rates for the front and rear? And how much did the total cost you? thanks!
Swift springs are an option when ordering your coil overs as well as the custom spring rates. I got the softest they offer and they have been terrific. Softest setting for daily driving is great and turned up for spirited racing is amazing. My set up was $1,300.
Great video. I considered these BC coilovers after almost getting Yellowspeed before making my final decision. Eventually went with MeisterR instead of the above and will fit them next week. From what I understand MeisterR's are pretty well set up and ready to install, only needing minor adjustment after fitting... Would these BCs be already basically set up?
@@Euroretro86 they're honestly great! They say you shouldn't adjust them, as they're supposed to be about right for the car as they come. That's very wrong. Out of the box the fronts were far too stiff and the rears too soft. The adjustable knob at the top of each strut makes a big difference. I have them set for only a little stiffer than the standard dampers, because of the undulating roads I drive on. Also the car as standard sits a little high, so I dropped it an inch or more. I highly rate them!
Swift springs make all the difference. The generic springs they put on are not consistent and the initial spring rate during compression is actually a few rates higher than what they are specced at, this making it a lot more bouncy
A spring is a spring. There is no "initial rate on compression", because the spring is there to hold the weight of the car at a certain hight and nothing more.🤦♂️
So you’re telling me there is no difference between the generic springs that come with bc coilovers vs swift springs? On coilovers, the sprigs do not necessarily determine height. The coilovers do 🤦🏻♂️
Great video, how is the ride/harshness with this setup? I have seen people recommend the DS coilovers instead of the BR for a better ride but the BR and a swift springs seems like a great option for a street/non-daily toy car. How does this setup feel long term?
can you tell me if you notice any knocking noise coming from the coilovers ? I have the same BC coils. Tried many things and wondering if thats what BC are like or are they faulty...
You can get knocking if the shocks are topping out. This is caused by setting the spring up with the shock fully extended. It's a upper bumpstop within the shock reaching its limit
What year is your mr2..?? I have a 2001 that I recently started do some work on, and thus far... you have been a big help. I just hope that your year, will be the same help to me as you’ve helped others.👍🏼👍🏼
Have you bottomed out the shock at all with these? I’d like to also do 4/6 when I order these, but I lowered the spring rates on coilovers with my other car in the past and it made the shock bottom out quite often, just trying to avoid that!
I have had the car a little lower than it should be and have never bottomed out the shocks. My everyday driving is on the softest setting and they are terrific.
@@StarkReality Awesome, thank you! Also, with this style coilover I don't think the shock will lose travel if you lower it :) KW coilovers on the other hand will change shock travel depending on height!
@@StarkReality Great to know, I currently have Swift lowering springs on my Spyder and while it rides pretty well, the stock shocks don't take bumps well and the car frequently rubs the fenderwell on the stock wheels. The rates are very conservative so the wheels really tuck in when i turn into driveways. And with grippy tires there is a lot of brake dive and body roll. I also hit my bracing quite often over speed bumps. So I'm looking for a smaller drop once I get the coilovers on!
Ughhh I'm so stuck between 4k/6k with swift springs or 3k/5k. I had an MRS before and on stock springs with koni yellows and H&R sports it was horrible. Just the most roll you can get and the struts blew. Ive had 3 sets of bcs with swift on 3 cars now but this time i reallly wana be comfortable but still canyon the hell out of it without oversteering to death like on stock suspension. I too have a 2zz with an LSD. I had a camry 2002 @ 10k/14k and it was beating ferraris on angeles forest haha. What do y'all recommend for a soft but still none rolly ride (im also adding full whiteline sway bars front and back so thatll help me not have to go too stiff). I'm a bit worried 4k/6k is too hard (I always keep on the sofest level btw) and 3k/5k might be TOO soft.
I’m sorry, but how old are you? Got mr-s 2001 almost 3,5years, that’s awesome cart 🏎 Got 1zzTurbo, power enterprise 0,4bar, 6s 0-100 stable Interesting your results!
Kirill Secret I am old enough to have some fun cars as a hobby that I don’t have to drive everyday. I need to test the car out more and do some more racing. It is a blast.
Oh man... Konis feel one million times better on bad roads as these BC junkovers. Quality and engineering is the difference. One day you will understand it.
I have not had Konis in the MR2 but I can tell you the BC's with Swift springs work very well and I can adjust the height without exceeding the travel limits of the struts. I am very happy with the option I went with and it was barely more expensive.
So cool. And your wife and son are so mellow supportive.
My son has a big channel with his cars so he is supportive. Check him out at SummitLife
Great Video! Such an easy install!
Glad to see you back in your Spyder. Don't stress your front brake line when installing struts; support the hub and brake assembly by tying it off to the car. The front looked like it was still adjusted a bit low, but much more aggressive, I think you made a wise ,one with the more compliant springs. Your struts did look original; niot uncommon for the boots to look like ribbons on a Spyder.
thanks for sharing, as after gathering many opinions it helped me make my decision to purchase the BC Racing BR Series for my 2001 MR2 Spyder which is presently getting a 2zz engine upgrade. the only real legitimate criticism i've heard thus far about these coil overs is that they are "extremely" stiff/tight. however, many owners seem to be fine with their ride at their least stiff setting, so i hope i'll be fine with them. besides, i didn't get my Spyder to be any kind of luxury car with a soft ride! ;-)
you all probably dont care at all but does someone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account..?
I stupidly lost my password. I would love any tricks you can offer me.
@Demetrius Alfred instablaster =)
@Baker Zain i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Baker Zain It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thanks so much you saved my account!
@Demetrius Alfred Happy to help :)
I had bc's on my old wrx and loved them. Very high quality for the money. I plan to get them for my mr2 and my 86
With the swift spring upgrade they have been terrific.
@@StarkReality good to hear
Fahre selbst einen MR2. Tolles Auto
I am looking for a scaled model of MR2 so badly 😂 Btw nice channel sir..major respect
Thanks. The MR2 Spyder is so small it practically is a model. Good luck on the hunt. It is such a rare car it might be tough.
You should be able to source a scale model of an mr2/mr-s in Japan.
Awesome! Just wondering were the swift springs an add on option? Did you specify spring rates for the front and rear? And how much did the total cost you? thanks!
Swift springs are an option when ordering your coil overs as well as the custom spring rates. I got the softest they offer and they have been terrific. Softest setting for daily driving is great and turned up for spirited racing is amazing. My set up was $1,300.
Great video. I considered these BC coilovers after almost getting Yellowspeed before making my final decision. Eventually went with MeisterR instead of the above and will fit them next week.
From what I understand MeisterR's are pretty well set up and ready to install, only needing minor adjustment after fitting... Would these BCs be already basically set up?
how are you liking the Meister R ?
@@Euroretro86 they're honestly great! They say you shouldn't adjust them, as they're supposed to be about right for the car as they come. That's very wrong. Out of the box the fronts were far too stiff and the rears too soft. The adjustable knob at the top of each strut makes a big difference. I have them set for only a little stiffer than the standard dampers, because of the undulating roads I drive on. Also the car as standard sits a little high, so I dropped it an inch or more. I highly rate them!
@@julianneale6128 thank you, did you get the zeta CRD OR THE GT1?
@@Euroretro86 I don't know what you're referring to?
@@Euroretro86 ZetaCRD!
Thanks for the video and for sharing. Can you describe how you ordered these with the special springs?
I ordered them directly from BC Racing. When you make your order you have a few options including Swift Springs and the spring rates.
Swift springs make all the difference. The generic springs they put on are not consistent and the initial spring rate during compression is actually a few rates higher than what they are specced at, this making it a lot more bouncy
A spring is a spring. There is no "initial rate on compression", because the spring is there to hold the weight of the car at a certain hight and nothing more.🤦♂️
So you’re telling me there is no difference between the generic springs that come with bc coilovers vs swift springs?
On coilovers, the sprigs do not necessarily determine height. The coilovers do 🤦🏻♂️
Great video, how is the ride/harshness with this setup? I have seen people recommend the DS coilovers instead of the BR for a better ride but the BR and a swift springs seems like a great option for a street/non-daily toy car. How does this setup feel long term?
On the softest setting this is a daily driver. Not harsh at all. When you crank it up it is race car stiff. This has been a terrific set up.
Were your coilovers involved in the UPS shipping accident, mine were.
CarPro Installs. Mine arrived just fine and looking beautiful.
StarkReality mine coming Wednesday.
Not a tough install but be sure to tighten everything up. Then enjoy! @@Ihaveadashcam
Just got the DS series with swift springs on mine! super comfy on the softer settings! Girlfriend approved haha :'D
The most important approval to get.
can you tell me if you notice any knocking noise coming from the coilovers ? I have the same BC coils. Tried many things and wondering if thats what BC are like or are they faulty...
I have never had any noises or knocking. When it comes to suspension and knocking that usually means you have movement at some bolt somewhere.
You can get knocking if the shocks are topping out. This is caused by setting the spring up with the shock fully extended. It's a upper bumpstop within the shock reaching its limit
What year is your mr2..?? I have a 2001 that I recently started do some work on, and thus far... you have been a big help. I just hope that your year, will be the same help to me as you’ve helped others.👍🏼👍🏼
Skyy Walker Mine is a 2003. Some slight differences but still basically the same car.
Did you have to cut your break line out and where did you put it??
Have you bottomed out the shock at all with these? I’d like to also do 4/6 when I order these, but I lowered the spring rates on coilovers with my other car in the past and it made the shock bottom out quite often, just trying to avoid that!
I have had the car a little lower than it should be and have never bottomed out the shocks. My everyday driving is on the softest setting and they are terrific.
@@StarkReality Awesome, thank you! Also, with this style coilover I don't think the shock will lose travel if you lower it :) KW coilovers on the other hand will change shock travel depending on height!
@@Accordguyintake You are correct. Sorry I have been thinking about how far I have lowered it and I have not had any rubbing either.
@@StarkReality Great to know, I currently have Swift lowering springs on my Spyder and while it rides pretty well, the stock shocks don't take bumps well and the car frequently rubs the fenderwell on the stock wheels. The rates are very conservative so the wheels really tuck in when i turn into driveways. And with grippy tires there is a lot of brake dive and body roll. I also hit my bracing quite often over speed bumps. So I'm looking for a smaller drop once I get the coilovers on!
MR2's were sold in Japan through 2007.
I had a feeling. They always get the good stuff first.
I think the last European/UK models were also MY2007. TF300, I believe these special models were.
Hello! How long did you have to wait for these to actually be shipped to you?
I don’t recall exactly but it was a few weeks.
how much were your coil overs? and are they re-buildable??
Ughhh I'm so stuck between 4k/6k with swift springs or 3k/5k. I had an MRS before and on stock springs with koni yellows and H&R sports it was horrible. Just the most roll you can get and the struts blew. Ive had 3 sets of bcs with swift on 3 cars now but this time i reallly wana be comfortable but still canyon the hell out of it without oversteering to death like on stock suspension. I too have a 2zz with an LSD. I had a camry 2002 @ 10k/14k and it was beating ferraris on angeles forest haha. What do y'all recommend for a soft but still none rolly ride (im also adding full whiteline sway bars front and back so thatll help me not have to go too stiff). I'm a bit worried 4k/6k is too hard (I always keep on the sofest level btw) and 3k/5k might be TOO soft.
I’m sorry, but how old are you?
Got mr-s 2001 almost 3,5years, that’s awesome cart 🏎
Got 1zzTurbo, power enterprise 0,4bar, 6s 0-100 stable
Interesting your results!
Kirill Secret I am old enough to have some fun cars as a hobby that I don’t have to drive everyday. I need to test the car out more and do some more racing. It is a blast.
Useful video, thanks.
Glad it was helpful. That is why I do them.
What tires are you using
Dunlop Direzza DZ 102 - Only good street performance tire I could find for the front and back stock rims. I like them for street driving.
Hmm maybe I should upgrade to swift spring
They are really nice.
It would've been helpful if you spend more video time on actually every step of the install as opposed to unpacking the parts.
Oh man... Konis feel one million times better on bad roads as these BC junkovers. Quality and engineering is the difference. One day you will understand it.
I have not had Konis in the MR2 but I can tell you the BC's with Swift springs work very well and I can adjust the height without exceeding the travel limits of the struts. I am very happy with the option I went with and it was barely more expensive.