BC BR coilovers

[CGturbo]

Great news everyone, I sent an exploratory email to BC racing yesterday asking if they had any plans to develop a kit for the sonic and this is what I got back.


Chris,

We do currently have a kit for the 2012+ Chevy Sonic. The chassis code for this kit is T300. Our BR Series kit in $1050.00, shipped anywhere in the lower 48 states. If you are in another location, please provide your zip or postal code and I can provide you with a shipped price. This kit would have to be special ordered, as they are not yet in stock. The current delivery time is 2-3 weeks.

Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you.

Regards,
Kerry



BC RACING NORTH AMERICA
1-321-206-6381 TEL
1-800-741-1972 FAX

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[ZachTullier]

Great news everyone, I sent an exploratory email to BC racing yesterday asking if they had any plans to develop a kit for the sonic and this is what I got back.


Chris,

We do currently have a kit for the 2012+ Chevy Sonic. The chassis code for this kit is T300. Our BR Series kit in $1050.00, shipped anywhere in the lower 48 states. If you are in another location, please provide your zip or postal code and I can provide you with a shipped price. This kit would have to be special ordered, as they are not yet in stock. The current delivery time is 2-3 weeks.

Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you.

Regards,
Kerry



BC RACING NORTH AMERICA
1-321-206-6381 TEL
1-800-741-1972 FAX

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I still think I am going to go with the cruze coilovers because they go really low. If this kit for the sonic goes lower than the pedders coilovers, I will be all over these ASAP. Do you know the maximum lowering ability of the BC kit for the sonic?

 

[CGturbo]

I have never seen a BC kit that couldn't get low enough to at least tuck tire. I don't know specs for sure though

 

[Dave@ddmworks]

I still think I am going to go with the cruze coilovers because they go really low. If this kit for the sonic goes lower than the pedders coilovers, I will be all over these ASAP. Do you know the maximum lowering ability of the BC kit for the sonic?

The Cruze coilovers are not the same and have slightly different mounts then the Sonic. You can make them work, but it would be highly suggested to get the Sonic set.

 

[TurboTechRacing]

Cruze and sonic pedders coil overs are different.

They are the same price so why not just get the right sonic pedder kit.

 

[Eric Smit]

TTR as to why not get the right set- There is literally no reason. Two equally priced products; one fits and one needs modification.


-Eric Smit

 

[laborsmith]

Maybe a visit to PeddersUSA would provide the answer, but I agree, whether there is a price difference or not, why spend effort modifying and hope the mod works when you can get the right parts and no from the get that they will work.

And one reason to go for Pedders that may appeal to some is the correct parts properly installed will not void your suspension warranty. I somehow believe installing Cruze parts in the Sonic will not qualify as the correct parts properly installed.

Suspension mods imroperly designed or installed seem to prompt more adverse comments than any other mod, and I suspect that is because you can feel (and hear if something is not right) the result every hundred yards you are in the moving vehicle.

I have a feeling a modified set of Pedders coilovers for the Cruze can be made to work in the Sonic but if doing so will void your warranty while the correct coilovers are available - well, that is not a chance I would take even if I could save a few hundred dollars.

But I am not making the choice so as I sometimes post, there is only one way to find out if it will work . . . now if only I could figure out what that way could be.

Laborsmith

 

[Eric Smit]

I think the way is for someone to guinea pig up and try it, but I've been known to make mistakes.


-Eric Smit

 

[CGturbo]

I'm a little confused as to how this turned into a thread about pedders coils. They're quality no doubt but BC has a great rep in most markets (I have an extensive Subaru background) and if I can save $500+ overs pedders then I will.

 

[Eric Smit]

Pedders, BC, it doesn't matter. The point is; get the Sonic coilovers because the Cruze coils are the same price but require modification to fit while the Sonic coils are bolt on.


-Eric Smit

 

[laborsmith]

This kit would have to be special ordered, as they are not yet in stock.

One of the posts referred to modding a set of coilovers to fit the Sonic and I think the discussion went from there. But referring to this quote from BC, if they are not yet in stock how do we know they will ever be?

That's a trust me question, so it does not need a reply.

If you care to look at my last post in the DDMWorks section about SUSPENSION you will see my assessment of the BC BR coilover, which is based on reading numerous internet posts about them.

And the answer to the question how did we get t from BC to Pedders is: Pedders has a coilover product for the Sonic even as I write and therefore is not dependent on being special ordered.

Laborsmith

 

[ZachTullier]

I am simply going with the BC Coulovers because they go lower and will work a lot better with what I am trying do with my car for a final look and stance.

 

[Eric Smit]

Which is fine, but we are arguing the difference between Cruze and Sonic products, not brand. As long as you get the Sonic BC coilovers, I think you will find no ill will from us.


-Eric Smit

 

[laborsmith]

Which is fine, but we are arguing the difference between Cruze and Sonic products, not brand. As long as you get the Sonic BC coilovers, I think you will find no ill will from us.


-Eric Smit

True that.

We have several reports from members who have Pedders coilovers installed, it would be interesting to get reports from members who have a different makers coil overs installed.

Looking forward to reading said report.

Laborsmith

 

[Ubryaj]

Has anyone got these coilovers yet? I'm interested in getting coilovers but the Pedders just seem like too much $. I'm not worried about going extremely low or "stancing" my car. I'm interested in making my car handle better on the track. Are these the same coilovers DDMWorks was talking about testing or different?

 

[laborsmith]

DDMWorks never said although I suspect those are the ones tested. But this speculation is not based on anything other than the BC American HQ is in the southeast (FL) as is DDMWorks (SC).

Laborsmith

 

[ZachTullier]

Has anyone got these coilovers yet? I'm interested in getting coilovers but the Pedders just seem like too much $. I'm not worried about going extremely low or "stancing" my car. I'm interested in making my car handle better on the track. Are these the same coilovers DDMWorks was talking about testing or different?

My set of BC's should be in this week or next week. I will post picture and a write up on them. I will keep you guys posted.

 

[sonicR]

I just installed eibachs but I rather have coilovers

 

[Ubryaj]

My set of BC's should be in this week or next week. I will post picture and a write up on them. I will keep you guys posted.

PLEASE keep us updated. From everything I have read BC Racing coilovers seem to be pretty good for the 1k range.

 

[CoHPhasor]

I thought someone on here was already running a set of the Cruze's?