BC Racing Coilovers – Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD) (23+) [FL5]

BC Racing Coilovers Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD) replace the standard dampers and springs with an adjustable, rebuildable setup. Chassis code FL5. Fits 23+ cars. Default spring rates are front 6 kg/mm / rear 5 kg/mm.

Ride height is set on the lower bracket rather than by compressing the spring. That keeps spring preload and ride height as two separate adjustments, which is the main practical reason people move off budget coilovers.

BC Racing Coilovers Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD) specification

Available kit configurations

Each configuration is the same damper and spring package with a different top mount arrangement. The kit code is the BC Racing part number for that build.

Which series for the Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD)?

• BR Series gives you 30-way rebound adjustment and full height adjustment independent of spring preload.
• ER Series gives you external reservoirs for more consistent damping under sustained load.
• ZX Series gives you raised ride height for soft-road and overland use.

Spring rates and what is in the box

This kit ships at 6 kg/mm front and 5 kg/mm rear. The rates are matched front to rear for a balanced setup on the road. Rates are chosen by BC Racing per application, so they suit a fast road and occasional track car as supplied. If the car is built for something more specific, a track weapon or a car carrying a lot of aero, the rates can be changed without replacing the dampers.

The kit covers all four corners and includes the dampers, springs, lower brackets, locking collars and the adjuster spanners. Top mounts depend on the configuration you pick from the table above. Anything that is worn on the car already, drop links, bushes, top mount bearings, is worth checking while the suspension is apart.

Fitting and setting up BC Racing Coilovers Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD)

Work on a flat floor, set the height on the lower brackets, then roll the car forward and back to settle everything before you take a final measurement. Alignment comes after the height is set, not before.

Start with the damping adjusters in the middle of their range and work from there. Wind towards firm for track work and back off for road use, changing one end of the car at a time so you can feel what each change did.

These are serviceable units. Spring rates can be swapped and the dampers rebuilt, so the kit can be re-specced as the car changes rather than replaced.

Worth reading if you are new to this: how a coilover works and why height and preload are separate adjustments.

BC Racing Coilovers Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD) questions

Will BC Racing Coilovers Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD) fit without modification?

The kit is cut to the Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD) damper and strut dimensions and uses the standard mounting points on the FL5 chassis. No cutting or welding is needed for a standard car.

How low will the Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD) go on these?

Height is adjustable across the full range of the lower bracket. How low you can usefully run depends on your wheel and tyre size and how the car is used, so set it to suit how the car is actually used.

What spring rates do BC Racing Coilovers Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD) come with?

Front: 6 kg/mm / Rear: 5 kg/mm as standard. The springs are a standard ID, so rates can be changed later without replacing the dampers.

Do I need an alignment afterwards?

Yes. Camber and toe both move as the car comes down, so book the alignment once the ride height is set and the suspension has settled.

Are these road legal?

Adjustable suspension is legal for road use in the UK. Keep the ride height sensible, make sure nothing fouls at full lock or full compression, and tell your insurer the car has been modified.

Give us a call or drop us the registration if you want the BC Racing Coilovers Honda Civic Type-R (Rear Integrated) (FWD) configuration checked against your car before ordering.

More from this range: BC Racing coilovers. Other Honda kits: Honda Prelude FWD, Honda Acura Integra FWD, Honda Civic/CRX FWD.