{"product_id":"bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-1997-2004-chevrolet-corvette-c5","title":"BC Racing DS Series Coilovers for 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette RWD (C5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBC Racing DS Series Coilovers for the 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 blend street-tuned ride quality with track-ready adjustability, giving you more body control than any OEM damper without the harshness of a pure race kit. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDS Series kits pair a mono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston design, increased low-speed damping for flat corner entry, compliant high-speed response over expansion joints and potholes. The finished shock body is silver, visually distinct from the BR Series, and ride height is adjustable independent of spring preload. The off-the-shelf setup from BC Racing is deliberately balanced, spring rates and valving chosen so the kit feels comfortable day-to-day without giving up performance when you push it. Drivers who want a different recipe can spec Swift Springs, custom spring rates, or fully custom valving at checkout; BC will tune the dampers to match, which is a depth of customization most brands only offer on their top-tier kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2004, BC Racing has grown into one of the most trusted names in aftermarket coilovers, not by racing to the bottom on price, but by pairing that price with real build quality, deep customization options, and a damper design any suspension shop can rebuild instead of replacing. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-level simultaneous compression\/rebound damping adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono-tube damper with BC's proprietary digressive piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver satin-chrome finished shock body (visually distinct from the BR Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide height adjustable independent of spring preload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper mount hardware varies by chassis, camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully rebuildable, replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year manufacturer warranty against defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-primary\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ-15-DS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS Series Coilovers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Way (30 levels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRide-Height Adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Size - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-170-10K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Size - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-160-12K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwift Springs - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-178-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwift Springs - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-178-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in Extreme-Low configuration by default on this chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping Extenders are not compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1999 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2000 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2001 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2002 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2003 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5 RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BC Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15884616794146,"sku":"Q-15-DS-DH","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2534\/9336\/files\/bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-2006-2010-bmw-m5-rwd-e60-i-15-ds-41091698131186.jpg?v=1740534664","url":"https:\/\/bc.springrates.com\/products\/bc-racing-ds-series-coilovers-1997-2004-chevrolet-corvette-c5","provider":"BC Racing - Springrates.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}