Product Details
BC Racing BR Series Coilovers for the 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 are BC Racing's entry-level coilover and the most popular kit in their entire lineup — they offer the most accessible entry into adjustable coilover suspension without sacrificing performance, comfort, build quality, or handling. Every kit is extensively tested on the Corvette C5 chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason Corvette C5 coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.
Every BR Series kit is built around a mono-tube damper with simultaneous compression and rebound adjustment at every corner — a wide damping range without the complexity of a race-only setup. Ride height is fully adjustable independent of spring preload, so you set the stance and the ride separately. BC Racing takes pride in choosing spring rates and damper valving that balance comfort and performance — you never end up with the oversprung, harsh-riding kit some brands ship as their only option. Drivers who want to deviate from the factory setup can order Swift Springs, custom spring rates, and custom valving at checkout; BC will re-valve the dampers to match whatever you specify, a level of customization most brands reserve for their top-tier race kits.
BC Racing's reputation in the aftermarket suspension world is built on four things: competitive pricing that beats the rest of the fully-adjustable market, customization depth that rivals the top-tier race brands, long-term reliability earned over 20 years of production, and a rebuildable design that keeps the same set of dampers serving you through multiple builds. These Corvette C5 coilovers arrive tuned for the Corvette C5 chassis and ready to bolt in — no break-in period, no guessing at setup. Every kit ships with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, lifetime access to BC service parts (pistons, seals, shafts — no unit replacement required when it's time for a rebuild), and in-house tech support from both BC Racing and the Springrates team.
Features
- 30-level simultaneous compression/rebound damping adjuster
- Mono-tube damper with linear piston and hardened chrome shaft
- Ride height adjustable independent of spring preload
- Upper mount hardware varies by chassis — camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.
- Swift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout
- Custom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request
- Fully rebuildable — replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock
- 2-year manufacturer warranty against defects
Specifications
| Part Number | Q-15-BR |
| Part Name | BR Series Coilovers |
| Vehicle | 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Damping Adjustment | 1-Way (30 levels) |
| Ride-Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Spring Rate - Front | 10 kg/mm |
| Spring Rate - Rear | 12 kg/mm |
| Spring Size - Front | 62-170-10K |
| Spring Size - Rear | 62-160-12K |
| Swift Springs - Front | 62-178-X |
| Swift Springs - Rear | 62-178-X |
| Camber Plates - Front | Not Applicable |
| Camber Plates - Rear | Not Applicable |
| Suspension Design - Front | True Coilover |
| Suspension Design - Rear | True Coilover |
| Notes | Ships in Extreme-Low configuration by default on this chassis. |
Vehicle Fitment
- 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD
- 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD
- 1999 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD
- 2000 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD
- 2001 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD
- 2002 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD
- 2003 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD
- 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD