The newest Sentra
Code: Not in the kit names
Note: BC makes the only kit, named "FWD (Multi-Link Rear)," in BR and DS.
Nissan Sentra and SE-R Coilovers
You might have a B13 SE-R, a B15 Spec V or a 2016 commuter. Each generation has its own Nissan Sentra coilovers, and the SE-R cars have the most to choose from. The 2000 to 2006 BC kit comes in all five BC series. Find your chassis code and start there. In each group, the BC Racing kit is listed first.
Not sure which chassis? Call 1-800-460-9106.
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Sentra and SE-R
Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.
Sentra chassis codes
How Sentra kits are grouped
We carry eighteen kits in six groups. Your chassis code is what matters most.
Chassis
Most kit names include B13, B14, B15, B16 or B17. Pick the kit for yours.
End years
Brands give slightly different end years for the same chassis. Check your model year against the kit name.
SE-R and Spec V
Four kits are named for the SE-R or SE-R Spec V: two from BC, two from Ksport.
BC Racing on every Sentra
Six BC kits, one per Sentra group
BC Racing coilovers for the Nissan Sentra come in five series: BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX. BR is on all six BC kits. ER and ZX are on the 2000 to 2006 kit only. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.
Which BC series come on each Sentra
The mix changes with each generation.
BR, DS and RM
BR has a 30-click knob that sets compression and rebound together. DS adds a digressive piston. RM is an upside-down monotube for MacPherson strut cars, and it comes on five of the six kits.
ER, B15 only
ER is an upright shock with an outside fluid reservoir, with 30 clicks each for compression and rebound.
ZX, B15 only
ZX is BC's "most track-tested" series. It comes on the Sunny/Sentra kit.
The B16 kit comes in BR and RM, with no DS. The 2020 to 2022 kit comes in BR and DS. You can add Swift Springs to a BC kit through the Custom Build for BC Coilovers page.
Four more brands that make Sentra kits
Most of their kits are for the older cars. Call 1-800-460-9106 and we will compare them with you.
TEIN has one kit, the Street Basis Z for the B15.
Fortune Auto has one kit each for the B13, B14 and B15. The B13 kit also includes rear endlinks.
Feal makes kits for the B13, B14 and B17.
Ksport has five kits, B13 to B17. The B15 and B16 kit names include the SE-R.
SE-R build, Spec V track day or a daily Sentra
B13 SE-R build
Four brands make a coilover kit for the B13.
Kits to look at: BC B13, Fortune Auto B13 with rear endlinks, Feal, Ksport
B15 Spec V track day
This is the only Sentra with a BC kit in ER and ZX.
Kits to look at: BC Sunny/Sentra in ER or ZX (named for the SE-R Spec V), Ksport B15 (named for the SE-R)
Daily driver, 2013 and newer
Pick by year first, then choose the BC series.
Kits to look at: BC B17 in BR, DS or RM, BC 2020 to 2022 in BR or DS
Every Nissan Sentra coilover kit, by chassis
There are six groups, newest first. Kit names here are shortened from the full product names.
Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.
Sentra, 2013 to 2019
Code: B17
Note: BC's kit says "Swift Front Only" and comes in BR, DS and RM. Feal lists its kit for 2013 to 2019; Ksport's goes up to 2018.
The B16 and its Spec V
Code: B16
Note: BC's kit includes the SE-R Spec V and says "Swift Front Only." It comes in BR and RM, with no DS. Ksport's kit also names the SE-R.
B15: the BC kit in all five series
Code: B15 (in BC kit names: Sunny/Sentra)
Note: BC's "Sunny/Sentra FWD Incl. SE-R Spec V" kit is sold in all five BC series. TEIN's B15 model is Street Basis Z. Fortune Auto lists its kit for 2001 to 2006.
B14 kits from four brands
Code: B14
Note: Each of the four brands has one kit. The last model year listed differs by brand: Feal 1998, BC and Ksport 1999, Fortune Auto 2000 (starting at 1996).
B13, the first SE-R generation
Code: B13
Note: Fortune Auto's kit "Includes Rear Endlinks." BC's kit covers 1991 to 1994, Ksport's starts at 1990 and Fortune Auto's runs to 1995.
Six Sentra groups compared
| Chassis | Years | How kits differ | BC Racing series |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 on | 2020 to 2022 | BC only | BR, DS |
| B17 | 2013 to 2019 | Brand and last year | BR, DS, RM |
| B16 | 2007 to 2012 | By brand | BR, RM |
| B15 | 2000 to 2006 | By brand | BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX |
| B14 | 1995 to 2000 | Years listed | BR, DS, RM |
| B13 | 1990 to 1995 | Years listed | BR, DS, RM |
Before you buy: what Sentra owners run into
Here is what Sentra owners report most often in forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means for your coilovers.
Bent tie rod recalls
Current Sentra, 2020 to 2022
Nissan recalled 2020 and 2021 Sentras in 2021 for tie rods possibly bent in assembly. In 2023 it recalled 2020 to 2022 Sentras, including cars already fixed, because weak tie rods could bend in a curb strike, causing an off center wheel, vibration or a break. A bent tie rod throws off toe.
Before you install: Run the VIN for both recalls and check for an off center steering wheel or a bent tie rod before booking the post install alignment.
Camber and toe shift after lowering
B13 to B15, 1991 to 2006
SE-R owners note lowering adds roughly a degree of negative camber and can push toe out, and toe is what wears tires. On SR20Forum, owners say about 1 to 1.5 degrees negative from a 1 to 2 inch drop is fine. A front drive Sentra eats inner tire edges fast if the toe-out is not corrected.
Before you install: Book an alignment right after setting ride height and ask for camber and toe readings before and after.
SE-R history
SE-R engines: SR20DE, then QR25
SE-R.net writes: "For the 1991 model year, Nissan debuted the third generation" of the Sentra.
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1991SE-R"A 140-horsepower SR20DE 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder."
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LaterQR25"The new SE-R features an all-new 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder, named QR25."
On this page, the B13 kits cover those early SE-R years, and the B15 and B16 kit names include the later SE-R.
SE-R, Spec V and BC series
Which Sentra has the most BC series to choose from?
The 2000 to 2006 car does. BC's kit for it is sold in BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX.
Do SE-R and Spec V cars use the same kits?
BC's 2000 to 2006 and 2007 to 2012 kits name the SE-R Spec V, and Ksport's B15 and B16 kits name the SE-R. Others do not mention it, so call us.
Are there Nissan Sentra coilovers for a 2020 to 2022 car?
Yes, one kit. BC names it "FWD (Multi-Link Rear)," in BR and DS.
Why is DS missing on the B16 BC kit?
BC lists that kit in BR and RM only, so that is what we show.
Can I add Swift Springs?
The B16 and B17 BC kit names say "Swift Front Only." Ask us before adding springs on the Custom Build for BC Coilovers page.
Is a BC Sentra kit under warranty?
BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. TEIN, Fortune Auto, Feal and Ksport publish their own.
Nissan pages and guides
Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page.
Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a Sentra you drive every day.
How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Sentra.
After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Sentra is lower.
Nissan AltimaThe next Nissan sedan up.
Nissan 240SX and SilviaNissan's rear-drive coupe.
Adjustable vs. non-adjustable coiloversDeciding how much to adjust.
How to install coiloversA step by step install.
BC Racing for NissanBC's Nissan kits.
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