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BC Racing coilovers?
- Big Andra
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BC Racing coilovers?
Evening folks. As per title, has anyone had any experience with these on an e89? I know a few members on here have used them on e85/e86's and were happy with them. I did have a set for my e85, but never got round to fitting them. Was thinking about getting them for the e89, so thought I'd ask the question here first before pulling the trigger.
Andy.
Andy.
2009 E89 2.5 Alpine white.
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Allegedly pretty good..a bit harsher ride than the Ohlins which was regarded as the top dog for street use..that’s no longer available…whether it’s worth the premium over other similar coilovers most people will never know..Bilstein B8s with supplex or Eibach springs or their turnkey kit is another option..the Konis if still available were well rated..
You nee to remove the rotating hub DSP emblems first. ..they’ll create havoc with the handling!
You nee to remove the rotating hub DSP emblems first. ..they’ll create havoc with the handling!
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is
- davegt
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I have these on my 35i, easy to fit and set up, the adjustment means you can set them up to suit your needs, happy with the way the Z feels/handles on them
Daily: 2022 Mercedes GLB mileage muncher
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
- Big Andra
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Pulled the trigger today on Bilstein B8's with Eibach pro springs.
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I don’t think you’ll regret that, had this set up on my DSB 30i and it was much better than standard suspension and still rode nicely even on 19’s
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Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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That's reassuring to hear. Waiting on new top mounts etc to arrive. Hopefully I'll get it all fitted in the next couple of weeks. Then it'll be wheel colour change.
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Would you mind sharing the cost? Definitely something in my e89s future I think.
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2008 Ducati 1098S — two wheeled nightmare
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I've considered these, seem like a very good value option if you fit them yourself.
If you're patient you can get the kit from Autodoc for around £600.
If you're patient you can get the kit from Autodoc for around £600.
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I considered the B8/Eibach combo but the BC’s just offer more flexibility on set up, got the car to sit and feel exactly how I wanted it and I have the advantage of being able to adjust them to suit new wheel/tyre set ups etc going forward
Daily: 2022 Mercedes GLB mileage muncher
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
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- Big Andra
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Just short of a grand.
2009 E89 2.5 Alpine white.
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£900-1000 worth it though IMO
For the flexibility
For the flexibility
Daily: 2022 Mercedes GLB mileage muncher
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
Weekend: 2010 E89 35i, Stubby, Black Grills, Milltek exhaust, DCI, Carplay, BC Coilovers, Black Aluwerk 19" Alloys. (Parts sat collecting dust: IS diffuser, m4 carbon spoiler, FMIC)
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