Soft vs Hard? A Quick Damper Setting Comparison On My BC Racing Coilovers...

A quick video showing how quick it is to adjust the dampers and the massive difference between fully soft and fully hard on the BC Racing Type BR Coilovers on my 1996 Honda Civic VTI.
I've shown this to a few people and they've been suitably impressed.
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*Some scenes are edited and maybe sped up for dramatic effect.
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[@orangeelcrot78]

Dude...I've been trying to think of how someone could simply explain the dampeners function for 2 years. This was perfect.

[@RickTheSpud]

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[@RickTheSpud]

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[@backyardwindow]

Legendary review. Been looking for this info for a week. Just looking for sporty coil overs that have an option to ride soft when needed.

[@RickTheSpud]

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[@edugamer950]

That was amazing, for some time I always thought that the variable hardness was just some kind of gimmick but I see now that it has quite a wide range of adjustment, thank you for the video.

[@RickTheSpud]

No worries. Yeah it definitely makes a big difference. Although I can't tell the difference between a couple of clicks so I go up and down in 5s! Make sure you're subscribed for me buddy! 👊

[@The_Punisher_from_NYC]

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[@modiddly1663]

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[@ThatsLeoYKnow]

Wish more videos was like this tbh. I can't be bothered with 8+ minutes of unrelated yap and ads just to pad watch time when all I wanted was a quick visual explanation/comparison. Thanks!

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[@SlayinSinceDaWomb]

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[@nimmord.12]

Straight to the point video. Thank you very much! :) Would you recommend I go on stiffer springs and just set the dampening to soft when I want to daily the car? Thank you very much! :)

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks mate. I hope you've subscribed? 😜 Tell your friends! Personally I wouldn't go for anything too stiff for a daily, as then you can only make it soft to a point, middle of the road or on the softer side would be fine. I think these are 10/6, but they do make 12/8, or I think 20/14!

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[@logan5324]

great video !

[@RickTheSpud]

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[@sess107]

i always just assumed that knob didnt do much so i just had it on full soft, i was so suprised when i saw this vid so i tried it today and its night and day difference

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah brill! Yeah it definitely does something! 😂

[@outofmind9222]

Just picked mine up for 2012 civic si coupe, 6kg front 7kg rear, stoked to get the car lowered and on new suspension. Thanks for the video.

[@RickTheSpud]

No worries! 👊 What suspension you gone for?

[@outofmind9222]

@@RickTheSpud BC be series with SPC rear arms

[@RickTheSpud]

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[@peterkirton4580]

Just seen your name on a certain forum for an upcoming trip you lucky person you

[@RickTheSpud]

Haha, don't know what you mean Peter! 👊😜

[@lukereardon1821]

Thank you for that video, there’s so many turns on the BC coil over adjustment knobs! My old MeisterR coil overs only turn maybe one full turn and they ride hard even on the softest setting. Maybe their newer ones are better. I don’t know, but if I am going to buy another set it will be BC.

[@RickTheSpud]

No worries Luke. Only ever had BCs so couldn't comment, got them on the MX5 as well, and they are definitely super soft to super hard. 😉👌

[@CrimxSun]

Good video, no bs!

[@RickTheSpud]

Thanks! Everyone I've shown was amazed, just had to share it! 👊😎

[@therdamnorth7563]

Good test good video

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[@captainjose113]

Great video! Simple and precise. Thank you. Quick question, what dampening settings would you recommend for daily? I'm using BC Coilover 10/8 springrate for my civic si. 16clicks from soft to hard both front and rear. hank you.

[@RickTheSpud]

Thank you! Make sure you've subscribed! 👊 It depends on preference but I reckon that's about right. I think my springs are a bit tired or softer so I compensate with a few more clicks. I still think it rides a bit soft, but my missus thinks it's too bumpy! 🤦‍♂️

[@dawnnadir]

This Civic really needs more love.

[@RickTheSpud]

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[@AP-wu1rv]

Great explaining thanks 👍🏽 I just got them for my 99 Camry

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[@moistkookie7416]

Video needs to be up top! Short sweet and to the point!

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[@MrKrueger88]

It's one thing to set your shocks to soft or hard , BUT , there is really only a small margin that's correct . Shocks need to be set to match the spring rate , too soft or too hard on the shock settings can cause serious handling issues . The shock absorbers role is to control the spring , in compression and rebound and just setting it to soft or hard is not right at all .

[@RickTheSpud]

Exactly. That's why I set them to 20 on the road. Used to be 15 but it wasn't enough.

[@fer8228]

my front wheels have a bit of poke to them and I want the car to have the lowered look but it rubs when I take harsher turns or go over dips on the highway, so I just have to stiffen the dampening and I can still be lowered and not rub?

[@RickTheSpud]

Technically. Will definitely help. Stiffer springs will also help. 👊

[@ArilBueno]

Can i know if when i make it all for the soft - 4 click. - and when my family seat, its really hit my damper so badly. Can i change to 20 click from hard for rear. And 4 click from soft for the front?

[@RickTheSpud]

I'm not 100% sure what you're asking. If you want to get an accurate setting you need to go from fully soft. You trying to make it softer for when you've got the family in?

[@stee220]

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[@RickTheSpud]

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[@MrOoBAZoO]

How do you rate these coilovers? Thinking about buying some myself.

[@RickTheSpud]

They're mega. I'm not sure what the spring rate is, and I think they're a bit soft, so I run the dampers a bit harder which is not ideal, but they ride brilliantly. I've just got some for my MX5 too. Second hand. Spring rate unknown! 🤦‍♂️

[@4H54N]

I got a clunking noise, would the dampener help that?

[@RickTheSpud]

On your coilovers or on standard suspension? Could be a load of different things. Drop link, top mount, ball joints, might not even be suspension related...

[@kyrondeleon2693]

What’s the finger height gap on your civic front and rear? Thanks

[@RickTheSpud]

Not sure, I think if I try and put my hand on top of the tyre I get stuck at my knuckles. 👊😉

[@rickcarrasco6716]

So is it better to drive with it soft or more hard ? Lol that sound 😂 just seriously tho.

[@RickTheSpud]

Personal choice, firm but not too hard for me! 😜

[@NanescuRadu1]

just found your video after ordering my set of bc br series, what spring rate do you have on this setup?

[@RickTheSpud]

I'm not sure mate, thinking worn out 10/8? Feels a bit soft but also secondhand.

[@NanescuRadu1]

@@RickTheSpud cool, thanks for the info!

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[@NanescuRadu1]

@@RickTheSpud just checked and I also have a mx-5, its an nd tho and ordered some bc br-rs coils for it, can’t wait to get em will subscribe now!

[@RickTheSpud]

Ace. Thank you! Yeah BCs will sort you out... 👊

[@trunkbaby12]

What if my coilovers don’t have that nob and they are super bouncy (skunk 2 coilovers)

[@RickTheSpud]

Some aren't adjustable, but some have the adjusters underneath or inside. Have a Google...

[@chiefdp213]

Will soft setting good for bumps and potholes???

[@RickTheSpud]

Exactly right... 👊

[@mdabrarsahichowdhury4967]

What about rear coilovers do they act same???

[@RickTheSpud]

Yep. Exactly the same on these. 0-32 clicks. Most coilovers are the same.

[@stuartoakes7669]

What KG are the springs?

[@RickTheSpud]

Not a clue buddy, I bought them second hand. 12/8 or 10/6 prob. Not sure.

[@shanks_2235]

Not gone like I have mine on full blast thinking im at peak performance

[@RickTheSpud]

@@shanks_2235 Only on track, not on the road with the state they're in right now! 😳🤦‍♂️

[@ebaycraigs5004]

Mine is floaty like riding on a series of soft waves (ripples) when going 20kph or lower. How to fix this annoying ride please

[@RickTheSpud]

On adjustable suspension? Sounds way under damped. Turn the damper adjusters towards '+'. Mine are on 20 clicks from all the way '-'.

[@ebaycraigs5004]

@@RickTheSpud I have the BCR BR c/o. So that''s 20 clicks clockwise. ?

[@RickTheSpud]

Yep. Mine goes up to 32 clicks clockwise. So go all the way left and do 20 clicks to the right or +... 👊

[@ariffjamal7070]

Is it okay to set max soft for daily drive ?

[@RickTheSpud]

Yeah don't see why not. Prob be super spongy. Been told not to have it on zero and have it on at least 5 for some reason, not sure why? 🤷‍♂️

[@ariffjamal7070]

@@RickTheSpud hey thanks for responding to my question. Yeah I also have been told not to have it on max soft.

[@ratthabhumi]

BC sport V1 Do you have a review?

[@RickTheSpud]

I don't mate. These are second hand BC BR and are about 5 years old on the car. Still mega tho. Still going, never had a rebuild or service!

[@ratthabhumi]

@@RickTheSpud Do you open a garage?

[@RickTheSpud]

@@ratthabhumi No mate sorry, I don't mind getting my hands dirty occasionally tho... 👊😉

[@ratthabhumi]

@@RickTheSpud I like to assemble the car. Every time assembling there are some bolts left.

[@RickTheSpud]

@@ratthabhumi 😂🤦‍♂️

[@NjBoriG35]

I'm bouncing like crazy in the back what am i doing wrong

[@RickTheSpud]

Might be too soft, tighten it up. Unless it's skipping, then soften it up.

[@NjBoriG35]

@RickTheSpud I have already changed it 4x. Not sure what to do.. I'm on the highway and it's just bouncing alot. Like uncontrollable. What do you mean by skipping

[@NjBoriG35]

@@RickTheSpud now that I come to think of it. It does skip if I try to turn too fast

[@NjBoriG35]

@RickTheSpud when you lower your car is your back lower than your front?

[@RickTheSpud]

I try and have it so the gap between the top of the tyre and the wheel arch is the same. 😎

[@DaimShah-sc2mn]

Not working on my car,, I moved to left still Hard

[@RickTheSpud]

If it's full soft and still too hard then you've got mega hard springs.

[@Zeriel00]

If you want to keep your liver inside your body I suggest full soft!

[@RickTheSpud]

Based on what. Fully soft is softer than standard springs. It's like a boat.

[@Zeriel00]

@@RickTheSpud It all depends on the car and the suspension. I have Tein Monosports, on full soft my car (MR2 Spyder) will barely move on the back and won't even budge on the front. 16 soft back, 14 soft front (Out of 16). Also, make sure your height is over 13'' from the hub. On Factory settings they felt like your riding a wild horse and the car is going to throw you off from the imperfections on the road. Now they feel almost like stock but when you need them, taking a hard corner, they feel rock solid. If you're running racing suspensions and you don't have perfect roads like maybe Arizona, then I suggest as soft as you can get away with.

[@RickTheSpud]

So you're giving me advice on my setup based on different suspension with a different spring rate on a different car. I stick with my settings thanks. 😎👌

[@w.e.s.]

I'll demo all the way soft and all the way hard

[@RickTheSpud]

You will? I just did... 👊

[@w.e.s.]

@@RickTheSpud that just went right over your head

[@RickTheSpud]

Ah! 😂🤦‍♂️

[@Zeriel00]

Also, how can you spend over a thousand dollars on coilovers but you can't clean your engine bay :p

[@RickTheSpud]

Because I didn't spend over a thousands dollars or pounds on coilovers, and why do I want a clean engine bay. Doesn't make it go faster, and because it's a Honda, the bonnet is never up! 😎

[@vozim]

subbed for honesty

[@RickTheSpud]

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