BC BR coilover review with a few install pics - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

robc1976 · 02-01-2013, 02:04 AM

Speacial thanks to "Project335i" for all of his adjustment help LOL!!

I have to say these are great coilovers, the transformed my car into what it should be!

Ride comfort: = 8 out of 10:

Keep in mind it is 25 degrees out here and I have 20" rims with 245/30/20 and 285/25/20 so the ride will be rougher. With 18-19" rims these would probably get a 9 out of 10. You notice bumps but it is more feed back...rebound is great when going at high speeds. If you can hande springs and shocks these are WAY more comfortable

Adjustability: = Easy (I have front at 10 clicks from softest setting in front and 8 in back)

Handling: 10 out of 10:

Car is planted, does not hunch and give on hard cornering, much better grip.....just plain amazing!

Quality: 10 out of 10 (pics below speak for themselves)

OEM Vs BC BR:

OEM not in good shape LOL!!

Issues: = 1 (Have to modify one OEM part)...see below for easy fix

Install pics:

Settling: Mine settled 1/4" from pic below (I raised the back slightly when it settled)

E90MYKE · 02-01-2013, 09:46 AM

NICE>>>>
how much??? and how long did it take you???

project335i · 02-01-2013, 10:25 AM

Great DIY Rob glad your happy and I could help you with everything. Car looks great just need me to get started on wheels for you.

E90MYKE the BC Coils are about $950 great bang for buck, I have put many members into these

robc1976 · 02-01-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by project335i

Great DIY Rob glad your happy and I could help you with everything. Car looks great just need me to get started on wheels for you.

E90MYKE the BC Coils are about $950 great bang for buck, I have put many members into these

Yeah, for he money hey can't be beat....yeah rims are a must lol!! Still configuring a color.....but BBS for sure.

MikeR1994 · 02-01-2013, 12:07 PM

these would be nice right about now

Hybrid For Life · 02-05-2013, 03:05 PM

excellent write up! now get some 3 piece wheels

onebamf335i · 02-05-2013, 06:47 PM

In for future updates as you drive on them more and more. Definitely picking up a set once we hear back on our tax returns. Great write-up and photos, so far...thanks, man!

JackR · 02-06-2013, 04:52 PM

That looks slick!! Time for a bit of googling on prices for the UK

project335i · 02-06-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid For Life

excellent write up! now get some 3 piece wheels

Soon enoughwe will get something special made up for my man Rob just waiting for him to make up his mind on all the options and he will be leaving fitment to me.

And for people wondering about BC been on them a year now no problems ride great and feel great

BoostedE90 · 02-07-2013, 09:16 AM

Are these the Extreme Low version?

project335i · 02-07-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostedE90

Are these the Extreme Low version?

No they are not and he has them set not that low as it is, the original version get low as it is the extreme drop just slamm the f#%k outta it

BoostedE90 · 02-07-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by project335i

No they are not and he has them set not that low as it is, the original version get low as it is the extreme drop just slamm the f#%k outta it

Thanks for the info. Definitely going with BC's but a fellow member told me to get the extreme low version. From the looks of robc1976 that is definitely low enough for me.

mkPOTO · 02-07-2013, 10:08 AM

very nice write up, thing is slammed

robc1976 · 02-07-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedE90

Thanks for the info. Definitely going with BC's but a fellow member told me to get the extreme low version. From the looks of robc1976 that is definitely low enough for me.

extreme drops are LOW! Mine even aves 1" spacer they provide you with....I can go a lot lower!

robc1976 · 02-07-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mkPOTO

very nice write up, thing is slammed

i love it, also these settle a good 1/4" to!

_ink · 02-09-2013, 07:44 AM

I've got BC's and love them to!!

~XxTeexX~ · 02-09-2013, 08:03 AM

nice write up rob! have yet to hear anything bad about bc's, Ill choose these over all the other brands due to the rebuildable/insert housing/comes with camber plates/threaded body. The most cost effective coilover china/taiwan shits on the market.

e'sbimmer · 02-09-2013, 07:07 PM

Thanks for the write up! Ill definitely use this when I get em.

JDM NA2 · 02-10-2013, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by project335i

Great DIY Rob glad your happy and I could help you with everything. Car looks great just need me to get started on wheels for you.

E90MYKE the BC Coils are about $950 great bang for buck, I have put many members into these

Where can I get these for $950??

project335i · 02-10-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JDM NA2

Where can I get these for $950??

My bad $995 here
http://www.flushstance.com/bcracing-coilovers/bmw/

Can't go wrong beat bang for buck and they get down properly

yeti2ride · 02-10-2013, 11:29 PM

Thanks for the post! Looks good. Keep up the good work.

robc1976 · 02-11-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ~XxPornxX~

nice write up rob! have yet to hear anything bad about bc's, Ill choose these over all the other brands due to the rebuildable/insert housing/comes with camber plates/threaded body. The most cost effective coilover china/taiwan shits on the market.

He'll yeah, totally agree!! Just did my subframe bushings, Wavetrac, differential lock down kit to....car better handle good lol!!

02-01-2013, 02:04 AM	#1
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,326 iTrader: (8)	BC BR coilover review with a few install pics Speacial thanks to "Project335i" for all of his adjustment help LOL!! I have to say these are great coilovers, the transformed my car into what it should be! Ride comfort: = 8 out of 10: Keep in mind it is 25 degrees out here and I have 20" rims with 245/30/20 and 285/25/20 so the ride will be rougher. With 18-19" rims these would probably get a 9 out of 10. You notice bumps but it is more feed back...rebound is great when going at high speeds. If you can hande springs and shocks these are WAY more comfortable Adjustability: = Easy (I have front at 10 clicks from softest setting in front and 8 in back) Handling: 10 out of 10: Car is planted, does not hunch and give on hard cornering, much better grip.....just plain amazing! Quality: 10 out of 10 (pics below speak for themselves) OEM Vs BC BR: OEM not in good shape LOL!! Issues: = 1 (Have to modify one OEM part)...see below for easy fix Install pics: Settling: Mine settled 1/4" from pic below (I raised the back slightly when it settled) __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,
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02-07-2013, 10:08 AM	#13
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02-09-2013, 08:03 AM	#17
~XxTeexX~ attention whore Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 2,987 iTrader: (0)	nice write up rob! have yet to hear anything bad about bc's, Ill choose these over all the other brands due to the rebuildable/insert housing/comes with camber plates/threaded body. The most cost effective coilover china/taiwan shits on the market. __________________ #TeamStretchNpoke join the aggressive movement! JTILAK07,seanphan,project335i,SoCal BimMn,Mahhvinn,kkakonn

02-01-2013, 09:46 AM	#2
E90MYKE New Member Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin TX Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	NICE>>>> how much??? and how long did it take you???

02-01-2013, 10:25 AM	#3
project335i BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Wide Load Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SAUGA Posts: 4,212 iTrader: (6)	Great DIY Rob glad your happy and I could help you with everything. Car looks great just need me to get started on wheels for you. E90MYKE the BC Coils are about $950 great bang for buck, I have put many members into these

02-01-2013, 12:07 PM	#5
MikeR1994 Private First Class Drives: 06 e90 325i, 05 325Ci (RIP) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 187 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	these would be nice right about now

02-06-2013, 04:52 PM	#8
JackR Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 330d SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Somerset, United Kingdom Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	That looks slick!! Time for a bit of googling on prices for the UK

02-07-2013, 09:16 AM	#10
BoostedE90 Major Drives: e90 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa/Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,429 iTrader: (5)	Are these the Extreme Low version?

02-09-2013, 07:44 AM	#16
_ink Lieutenant Drives: 335i 09' DCT M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 509 iTrader: (0)	I've got BC's and love them to!!

02-09-2013, 07:07 PM	#18
e'sbimmer Enlisted Member Drives: 2006 BMW 330i e90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the write up! Ill definitely use this when I get em. Last edited by e'sbimmer; 02-12-2013 at 05:04 PM.

02-10-2013, 11:29 PM	#21
yeti2ride Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 328i Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 41 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the post! Looks good. Keep up the good work.

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