Looking at BC coilovers for the 740i

[NERDE30]

My buddy is the owner of Import Image Racing and if offering a sweet finance deal on them . I just don't know if they install the same way as my E30 ones did . Do you guys know if they have to be welded in on the front ones or not ?

[WarMachine7]

My buddy is the owner of Import Image Racing and if offering a sweet finance deal on them . I just don't know if they install the same way as my E30 ones did . Do you guys know if they have to be welded in on the front ones or not ?

Hey can your friend hook some of us up with great prices?

WAR MACHINE

[DUDMD]

My buddy is the owner of Import Image Racing and if offering a sweet finance deal on them . I just don't know if they install the same way as my E30 ones did . Do you guys know if they have to be welded in on the front ones or not ?

All e38 coilovers require no welding.
Some use the factory top hats like FK basics, most come with their own top hats and just drop right in

[NERDE30]

I could see if I could get us a group buy started .

[GSXRliterbikz]

I could see if I could get us a group buy started .

Check with iceman. All group buys need to be ok'ed by the admins

[NERDE30]

ahhh ok

[kirill]

im sorry but BC's belong on old riced out civics

[NERDE30]

Whats so bad about them ? I have never used them . I have only used Stance Coilovers on my 240sx's I have owned . My E30 I never want to add coils since I did not want to weld them

[525iT_Feen]

im sorry but BC's belong on old riced out civics

You clearly haven't driven a BMW on them. I've owned e39s and e38s on PSS9s, H&Rs, Fk konisports, FK basics, V3s, and STs. I've driven and beaten on all of them and after driving two of my friends e39s on BCs. I'd take them over every single coilover except v3s which cost close to $3k.

[NERDE30]

Yeah I have friends with BC's and they love them . I have not heard anything bad about them yet, thats why I asked the question, and wanted everyones word . Well maybe Iin a few weeks I will have my own review on them for the forums .

[BigBoy38]

Hey there I've been riding in some bc racing br series coil overs. No complaints! The only thing I needed was a shorter front sway bar end link. Which bc provided with the set.

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/F9AF5561-16A4-4CF2-8CBC-15BED3480E7C-574-00000105361B3114.jpg

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/511C5954-99C4-453A-B8DC-948D538029B2-1521-00000152B917FF6C.jpg
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/FB469B09-D0AE-4973-9622-EA1435504E56-1521-00000152CF8FF83B.jpg
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/52745C9F-7E67-48E7-A300-E911F3D7FAEA-1521-00000152E656C077.jpg
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/0830603D-DFAA-49B6-9C7C-A2453E71595A-1521-00000152FDA056A6.jpg

[NERDE30]

Hey there I've been riding in some bc racing br series coil overs. No complaints! The only thing I needed was a shorter front sway bar end link. Which bc provided with the set.

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/F9AF5561-16A4-4CF2-8CBC-15BED3480E7C-574-00000105361B3114.jpg

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/511C5954-99C4-453A-B8DC-948D538029B2-1521-00000152B917FF6C.jpg
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/FB469B09-D0AE-4973-9622-EA1435504E56-1521-00000152CF8FF83B.jpg
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/52745C9F-7E67-48E7-A300-E911F3D7FAEA-1521-00000152E656C077.jpg
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/0830603D-DFAA-49B6-9C7C-A2453E71595A-1521-00000152FDA056A6.jpg
Did you have to weld the fronts in to the hubs ?

[BigBoy38]

No. I installed them myself.

[dazednkenfused]

im sorry but BC's belong on old riced out civics

:lol LMAO. I don't agree with this, but it's a good laugh.


You clearly haven't driven a BMW on them. I've owned e39s and e38s on PSS9s, H&Rs, Fk konisports, FK basics, V3s, and STs. I've driven and beaten on all of them and after driving two of my friends e39s on BCs. I'd take them over every single coilover except v3s which cost close to $3k.

Agreed. BC are also one of the few companies that include a shock dyno for your purchased set so each corner is balanced.

[GSXRliterbikz]

Hmm. How much is a set? I'm getting sick of my bilstines making that annoying popping noise. Not to mention the h&r 2's are a tad too low and the dead coils just don't quite do their job.

Also, where do you buy them? Can't seem to find anyone that sells for the e38.

[BobsBimmer]

Hmm. How much is a set?

Also, where do you buy them? Can't seem to find anyone that sells for the e38.


Same questions...

[BigBoy38]

I bought my set, new from thewhiteknight on this forums for $800 shipped. That's a great deal!

[GSXRliterbikz]

I bought my set, new from thewhiteknight on this forums for $800 shipped. That's a great deal!

How's the quality? How does it compare to nex, being a similar cot.

[BigBoy38]

I can't compare to nex. Never dealt with them. But these feel solid. The construction of the coils seems pretty legit!.

Oh did I mention they handle pretty dam good. Drove my car thru canyon rds! From the last meet we had with Aquila

[2000bmwe38]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BC-Coilovers-BR-series-BMW-Z3-E36-E37-E38-96-02-/150601159292?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item231087527c

http://www.showoffimports.nl/product.php?productid=38775

http://www.v-i-ponline.co.uk/BMW-7Series-E38-94-01-BC-Coilovers

http://circuitmotorsports.net/bc_racing_coilovers/bc_racing_br_series_coilovers/i23/i-526233.aspx

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/category_results.mhtml?category=fkkonigsportcoilov erkits&car=bmw7e38&manufacturer=fksuspension&sub_category=1

http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/list/coilovers/bmw/7.html


gotta love google ;)

[GSXRliterbikz]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BC-Coilovers-BR-series-BMW-Z3-E36-E37-E38-96-02-/150601159292?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item231087527c

http://www.showoffimports.nl/product.php?productid=38775

http://www.v-i-ponline.co.uk/BMW-7Series-E38-94-01-BC-Coilovers

http://circuitmotorsports.net/bc_racing_coilovers/bc_racing_br_series_coilovers/i23/i-526233.aspx

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/category_results.mhtml?category=fkkonigsportcoilov erkits&car=bmw7e38&manufacturer=fksuspension&sub_category=1

http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/list/coilovers/bmw/7.html

gotta love google ;)

Wow. When I googled it all it came up with was forum threads.
Thanks.

[525iT_Feen]

How's the quality? How does it compare to nex, being a similar cot.

Destroys NEX in quality, ride quality, adjust ability, and bang for the buck. I've driven Eriks e38 on NEXs along with a few e34s and think they're horrible. Not even in the same class.

[GSXRliterbikz]

Destroys NEX in quality, ride quality, adjust ability, and bang for the buck. I've driven Eriks e38 on NEXs along with a few e34s and think they're horrible. Not even in the same class.

Hmmm. Looks like I might have a full billy and h&r 2 setup for sale soon then. I want my front just a tad lower, and I don't really want to loose too much ride quality.

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[mgalvin1]

Hi , I was thinking of getting bilstein shocks and eibach springs for my 728i sport but now after reading this thread I don't know what to do , I'd like my car to have a good stance " not slammed " be firm but still be a comfortable ride " not like a go-kart " would these coilovers be what's best for me ?
Thanks martin
P.s do they do these for a 728i sport ?

[M I C H A E L]

Hi , I was thinking of getting bilstein shocks and eibach springs for my 728i sport but now after reading this thread I don't know what to do , I'd like my car to have a good stance " not slammed " be firm but still be a comfortable ride " not like a go-kart " would these coilovers be what's best for me ?
Thanks martin
P.s do they do these for a 728i sport ?

this is pretty much what i want too.

[GSXRliterbikz]

this is pretty much what i want too.

Ill sell you my old stuff and ill go pick up the coilovers.

[mgalvin1]

this is pretty much what i want too.

These bc coilovers are very tempting and seem to tick all the right boxes ?

[RSharma]

So how would these compare to the KIDO's? Might be hard to find someone who has sampled both, but a comparison and opinion would be great.

[BigBoy38]

Dampening on bc's are 32 way adjustable.

0-4= softer than stock, feels like if I was on bags lol
5-20=stiffer than stock but still bearable
21-32=go cart lol

But that my opinion. My current setup is 20 up front and 8 rear. Oh and I think spring rate also affects things a bit. I think I have 11k front and 8k rear.

[igotbank]

So how would these compare to the KIDO's? Might be hard to find someone who has sampled both, but a comparison and opinion would be great.

i'd like to know also


Dampening on bc's are 32 way adjustable.

0-4= softer than stock, feels like if I was on bags lol
5-20=stiffer than stock but still bearable
21-32=go cart lol

But that my opinion. My current setup is 20 up front and 8 rear. Oh and I think spring rate also affects things a bit. I think I have 11k front and 8k rear.

thanks for chimming in with positive "real world" feedback! looks like i may pick up a set. OP let's get this group by started lol.

[COOLIE G]

Do these come with the shorter front sway bar end link or do you need to purchase them separately?

[Sali]

I just installed these last week.. I got them for 999 shipped from circuit motorsport. They came with the shorter end links in the front. Install is simple and nothing was hard. The install was easier than my miatas. For ride quality. Im at 20 toward soft in front and 15 in rear and the ride is just a tad stiffer than stock but no where near stiff. I'm decently low right now and the ride quality didn't decrease lower I went like some coils I've been on. For me these are perfect, they can DUMP the car but also ride really well. I can make them softer and get them closer to stock if I wanted, but it would rub. I would recommend these to anyone wanting coil overs, but wanting adjustable dampening and a decent quality.

:buttrock

[BigBoy38]

^pics or it didn't happen

[uses0ap]

how would one compare these to fk coilovers?

what other spring rates have other people experimented with?

[mgalvin1]

I'm really starting to like the sound of these ! I just need to find a company in England that sells them and see if they do them for a 728i sport .

I wonder what the life span of these coilovers are ?

[525iT_Feen]

I'm really starting to like the sound of these ! I just need to find a company in England that sells them and see if they do them for a 728i sport .

I wonder what the life span of these coilovers are ?

My friend has had his for like 15 or 20k miles and beats the hell out of them. They still feel the same.

[thomasnguyen]

I like the what im hearing about your BCs on your car very descriptive butdid you have to custom make the coils for your e38?

[BigBoy38]

No. Only custom spring rate.

[NERDE30]

Ok guys if we can get ICEMAN to agree to let us do a group buy on the BC's , I will talk to my buddy and get us a bad ass deal .

[2000bmwe38]

hit up Kevlar, hes the one that agrees to that on this forum

[NERDE30]

ok will do

[shanecarmaster1]

Has anyone experienced KIDO and BC to compare them? If I'm going to go coils, I've narrowed it down to them.

[GSXRliterbikz]

hit up Kevlar, hes the one that agrees to that on this forum

Nope. Hit up ice. He will contact the powers that be. I can check into it as I'm interested in a set too

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[Dr J3kyll]

im in for a group buy. ive heard alot of good stuff about BC

[mgalvin1]

I'd be up for this but wonder is it worth me doing as I'm in England and I have a 728i sport , most people on here have the V8's and V12's ?

[igotbank]

im in

[uses0ap]

I'm down for a group buy as well.

[jasha]

Where are u guys from cos il be in for a group buy

Just realized u guys are miles away lol I'm about a week to two weeks away from buying a set can someone recommend spring rates for me cos the bc's come with a set rate off 6 & 5 k is the adequate for my 540 sport

[WarMachine7]

I would do the group buy depending on the price

[NERDE30]

He is now telling me BC wont let him do a group buy on them for some reason . I have to call him on Monday . He is at the PRI show this weekend . I will keep trying to push the issue of getting a group buy set up as soon as I get all the right info .

[supra94tt]

Where are u guys from cos il be in for a group buy

Just realized u guys are miles away lol I'm about a week to two weeks away from buying a set can someone recommend spring rates for me cos the bc's come with a set rate off 6 & 5 k is the adequate for my 540 sport

Go with the 8k, 6k setup, which is "stock" for BC's, and you'll love it :) ,
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1270540

[Lamer321]

Hey there I've been riding in some bc racing br series coil overs. No complaints! The only thing I needed was a shorter front sway bar end link. Which bc provided with the set.

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac259/BB2H23a1/F9AF5561-16A4-4CF2-8CBC-15BED3480E7C-574-00000105361B3114.jpg


THREAD REVIVED!!!!

is this the standard kit you bought? or did you have to get the custom shorter front coilovers to get the front that low?

I've read a couple people posts and they say the standard kit is not low enough in the front....so just curious.

[M3_CABRIO]

1" shorter housing in the front. Or you can go for the extreme low BC offers. Without upgraded springs you will bounce but that's from my personal experience in someone else's car with the standard spring. Swift springs will help out tremendously. I will be going with DGR since they are better valved and with 10/8k springs. The body of shock tubes Lowers instead of the shock which doesn't effect travel. I will know soon enough if they are better or not.


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