My V70 T5 needs a suspension overhaul. It had Meyle HD shocks and springs at the back last year (or was it the year before?) but the rest of it is very tired, clonky and squeeky.
I've never considered coilovers because it's not something I need and I know a good set costs a pretty penny. But then I heard people raving about the BC Racing stuff and had a look, and that got me thinking..........Larkspeed are advertising the BR Type RA set for £755*, and BC Racing tout them as being a direct fit. BUt what I really need to know is, is there anything else I'd need to supplement the kit with when fitting? Does the BC kit completely replace the stock spring seat and top mount bearing/plate at the front (it looks like it does)? What about the back, would I retain the stock top mount or does the BC kit come with a replacement?
I really need to know so I can properly assess the full cost, because it kind of looks like a set of these are barely any more expensive than replacing the whole lot** with either stock parts or something like a Billy B4 and Eibach combo (with new top mounts etc).
*By comparison, Larkspeed offer B4s and Eibach Pro-kit springs for £530, then I've got to get new spring seats and top mounts which IIRC is getting on for another £180ish
**By whole lot I'm referring to shocks, springs, spring seats, top mount bearings, bolts and any other sundries involved in replacing the shocks and springs. I'm not meaning stuff like wishbone bushes and balljoints etc.
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