Description
Toyota Prius Nhw11 (97-03) VL BC Racing V1 Series VL Coilovers | 5/4kg.mm
The BC Racing V1 Series VL Coilovers are engineered suspension components specifically built for the Toyota Prius Nhw11 (97-03) VL, delivering precision handling through a 5/4kg.mm spring rate configuration. These coilovers feature a front setup without top mount and a rear setup with rubber top mount, providing the stability and responsiveness your vehicle needs for improved cornering performance. BC Racing's V1 Series represents a proven choice for drivers seeking quality suspension upgrades tailored to their specific model requirements.
BC Racing V1 Series Coilovers
The BC Racing V1 Series coilovers use a large 44mm diameter piston in a 50mm diameter damper body to maximise oil capacity. As the damper operates, the oil inside heats up — the viscosity of oil changes with temperature, which can lead to changes in the damping characteristics of the unit. BC Racing use a very high quality oil throughout their range and go a step further by building the V1 with a 50mm diameter body. This increases oil capacity, reduces the peak temperature reached during use, and significantly improves damper performance and consistency as a result.
Key Features
- 30-way adjustable damping
- Monotube damper design
- Ride height adjustment separate to spring preload
- Tapered bottom mount locking collar to prevent collar working loose
- Pillowball top mounts (depending on model)
- Bearing mounted upper spring platform
- Camber adjustable top mounts (depending on model)
- Custom spring rates available
- All spare parts available with low lead times
- Dust boot to protect damper seals
30-Way Damping Adjustment
A single adjuster controls both compression and rebound simultaneously across 30 positions, allowing the driver to set ride stiffness from a comfortable daily setting through to a firmer arrangement for track or spirited road use.
Ride Height Independent of Spring Preload
Ride height is adjusted via the bottom mount, not the spring platform — full damper travel is retained at any ride height. The tapered locking collar prevents the height setting from working loose under vibration.
This V1 VL configuration is supplied with OEM factory top mounts (reused) at the front and aluminium top mounts with rubber centres at the rear.
Kit Specifications
- Fitment: Toyota Prius Nhw11 (97-03) VL
- Spring Rate: 5/4kg.mm
- 30-Way Combined Damping Adjustment
- Front Top Mount: Without Top Mount
- Rear Top Mount: Inc. Rubber Top Mount
- Monotube Damper Design
- Full Ride Height Adjustment (via Bottom Mount)
- Adjustable Spring Platforms for Corner Weighting
- Tapered Bottom Mount Locking Collar
- Custom Spring Rates Available
- All Spare Parts Available
- 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Fitment Data
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Prius |
| Chassis | Nhw11 (97-03) VL |
| Series | V1 |
| Type | VL |
| Spring Rate | 5/4kg.mm |
| Front Top Mount | Without Top Mount |
| Rear Top Mount | Inc. Rubber Top Mount |
| Part Number | C-97-V1-VL |