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Old Jan 3, 2026 | 01:22 AM
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How much adjustment is possible with the BC series?

Could I realistically dial in a ride quality that soaks up bumps like the standard XK suspension, and at the other end of the spectrum, set it up so its firm like a xkrs
 
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Old Jan 3, 2026 | 09:13 AM
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Miles61 and Jahummer both have them installed.
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Also, will they work with the electronic suspension system in the xkr?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2026 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dabigdawg
Also, will they work with the electronic suspension system in the xkr?
they are not electronically managed, variable damping struts. So, no.
 
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Originally Posted by dabigdawg
Also, will they work with the electronic suspension system in the xkr?
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they are not electronically managed, variable damping struts. So, no.
So not work WITH the system, but they will 'work' with the car. You will get a permanent suspension fault and no mode changes going this route.
 
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BCs will be nothing like a XKRS with Bilstein - if you want XKRS suspension you can find the PNs for the correct dampers and springs and fit those parts
 
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Old Jan 5, 2026 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ericmcn
BCs will be nothing like a XKRS with Bilstein - if you want XKRS suspension you can find the PNs for the correct dampers and springs and fit those parts
If you could elaborate that would be fantastic.
I'm pretty familiar with ride quality in xk, xkr, xkrs and aftermarket spires suspension so Ive got a fair idea of handling v comfort trade off
 
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk
If you could elaborate that would be fantastic.
I'm pretty familiar with ride quality in xk, xkr, xkrs and aftermarket spires suspension so Ive got a fair idea of handling v comfort trade off
Bilsteins are a different kettle of fish over BC coil overs, I dont know how much the cost difference is between the two setups is but the Bilsteins on my Jag are going good and they are original so fitted in 2008, my Subaru also had them fitted - they are just a quality product and last a long time - BC coilvers are ok but dont compare them to a Bilstein product.
 
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