Product Details

These BC Racing BR Series coilovers fit the 1998-2004 Opel Astra G (T98). They 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 developed specifically for the Opel Astra G and refined to balance ride quality with performance, which is why BC coilovers 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. Where BC Racing separates itself is tuning philosophy: every off-the-shelf spring rate and damper setup is chosen to stay comfortable on daily roads while still delivering real performance at the track. If you want something different, Swift Springs, custom rates, and custom valving are all options at checkout, BC will match the valving of the dampers to whatever springs you pick, something most brands don't offer outside their flagship race lineup.

BC Racing has been manufacturing adjustable coilovers since 2004 and is one of the most popular coilover brands in the automotive tuning industry for a reason: competitive pricing, deep customization, proven reliability, and a fully rebuildable damper design that lasts years instead of seasons. These BC Racing Astra G coilovers arrive ready to bolt in, with no break-in period and 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 P-03-BR
Part Name BR Series Coilovers
Vehicle 1998-2004 Opel Astra G
Chassis Code T98
Damping Adjustment 1-Way (30 levels)
Ride-Height Adjustable Yes
Spring Rate - Front 5 kg/mm
Spring Rate - Rear 4 kg/mm
Spring Size - Front 62-170-5-S
Spring Size - Rear 62-170-4-S
Swift Springs - Front 62-178-X
Swift Springs - Rear 62-152-X
Top Mounts - Front Reuses OEM Mounts
Top Mounts - Rear Eyelet
Rear Damping Extenders Not Compatible
Suspension Design - Front True Coilover
Suspension Design - Rear Divorced
Notes
  • This vehicle was not sold in the USA.

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelNotes
1998OpelAstraThis vehicle was not sold in the USA.
1999OpelAstraThis vehicle was not sold in the USA.
2000OpelAstraThis vehicle was not sold in the USA.
2001OpelAstraThis vehicle was not sold in the USA.
2002OpelAstraThis vehicle was not sold in the USA.
2003OpelAstraThis vehicle was not sold in the USA.
2004OpelAstraThis vehicle was not sold in the USA.

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