COILOVERS DS / BC RACING / KIA PICANTO

DS BC Racing coilovers for Kia Picanto

DS BC Racing coilovers for Kia Picanto are new sports suspension designed to improve road holding, driving precision and body support. Developed with BC Racing’s motorsport experience, the DS range is aimed at drivers seeking a more effective chassis for spirited road driving, sporting use or occasional track days.

Part function

Coilovers replace the original dampers and springs to control body movements, tyre grip and vehicle height. Their adjustable design allows the Kia Picanto’s behaviour to be adapted to the desired use: sporting everyday driving, firmer settings for winding roads or a lower configuration for an improved centre of gravity.

DS BC Racing technology uses a digressive valve providing stronger low-speed damping, ideal for limiting body roll, pitch and weight transfer while maintaining a stable response during rapid suspension movements.

Symptoms or consequences of worn or faulty suspension

• Imprecise handling, particularly in corners or during changes in load.
• Excessive body roll and a floating body sensation.
• Longer braking distances due to poor tyre/road contact.
• Irregular tyre wear.
• Suspension noise, excessive bouncing or loss of comfort.
• Sagging ride height or insufficient damping.

Benefits of replacement

• Clear improvement in driving precision and chassis responsiveness.
• Reduced body roll, pitch and unwanted body movements.
• Height adjustment to obtain the desired stance without compromising suspension travel.
• 30 damping adjustment levels to adapt handling to your use.
• Improved steering feel thanks to BC Racing’s digressive valve technology.
• Ideal solution for a Kia Picanto prepared for sporting road driving or recreational circuit use.

Specifications

• Brand: BC Racing.
• Product: DS coilovers.
• Condition: new product.
• Application: Kia Picanto.
• Technology: Double Digressive Valving with digressive damping.
• Design: robust threaded monotube for consistent performance.
• Adjustment: 30 levels of rebound and compression adjustment via a single knob.
• Height adjustable independently of spring preload.
• Spring rates expressed in the following order: Front / Rear.
• High-performance oils for better thermal stability.
• Specific bushes limit unwanted play and ensure proper damper guidance.
• Kit supplied with a pair of adjustment spanners, fitting instructions and an official warranty card.
• Warranty: 1 year against manufacturing defects.

Vehicle compatibility

• Kia Picanto.
• Compatibility to be checked according to the vehicle’s year, generation, engine and original fitting type.
• The mounting points are designed to suit the configuration intended by BC Racing for the model concerned.

Conclusion

DS BC Racing coilovers for Kia Picanto offer a high-performance, reliable solution to transform the vehicle’s behaviour, with an excellent balance between comfort, precise adjustment and effectiveness in sporting driving.