RWD BC coilovers fitting XI E90?

Windycitybimmers · 07-12-2014, 12:28 PM

So i have an 06 330xi E90 and i am purchasing coilovers in a week, but there is one concern i have. The supplier im buying them from claims the the RWD coilovers will fit my vehicle. I am not worried about them fitting im am worried about how low they will go because my intention is to slam my vehicle(i know its not to all you liking) and i was wondering if BC coilovers meant for rwd will do the trick

danniexi · 07-12-2014, 05:32 PM

no. will not fit.

stashtrey · 07-12-2014, 08:32 PM

Won't work. Fronts will not fit right.

Get KW's V1 or V3

E46toE90 · 07-23-2014, 10:13 PM

Why won't fronts fit right?

JC335xi · 07-24-2014, 05:55 AM

Are the cups the bottom of the struts sit in a different shape on the xi? I know the front struts are shorter to accommodate the axles but if the geometry of the mounting point isn't any different I wouldn't be surprised if coil overs with adjustable length bodies would work on both. Might not be ideal, but could be possible.

Sidewinderpb · 07-24-2014, 08:06 AM

Even if you finagle them to fit, you probably won't be able to slam it.

JC335xi · 07-24-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Even if you finagle them to fit, you probably won't be able to slam it.

True. Given that he just wants to get moar low its probably not worth being the test case for.

_shim · 07-24-2014, 11:23 PM

Won't be slammed but they'll fit.

Adjustable shock body coilovers and short enough springs, and you'll be slammed on RWD coilovers.

@Joey_HiEars is running BC extreme drops on an xi, I think.

JoeyMachathil · 07-25-2014, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _shim

Won't be slammed but they'll fit.

Adjustable shock body coilovers and short enough springs, and you'll be slammed on RWD coilovers.

@Joey_HiEars is running BC extreme drops on an xi, I think.

Yeah, for XI's you have to go with KW V1 or V3, or BC's.

I have the BC's and haven't had in issue for almost 2 years and am as low as I'd like to be! I'd recommend them!

I wanna post a picture, but it won't let me on the iPhone app

JoeyMachathil · 07-25-2014, 12:18 PM

Here ya go!

deeLow · 07-25-2014, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_HiEars

Quote:

Originally Posted by _shim

Won't be slammed but they'll fit.

Adjustable shock body coilovers and short enough springs, and you'll be slammed on RWD coilovers.

@Joey_HiEars is running BC extreme drops on an xi, I think.

Yeah, for XI's you have to go with KW V1 or V3, or BC's.

I have the BC's and haven't had in issue for almost 2 years and am as low as I'd like to be! I'd recommend them!

I wanna post a picture, but it won't let me on the iPhone app

Wait, so you're running the BC coilovers made for RWD cars on your e90 XI?!

Any modifications needed, or did you straight up take them out the BC box and install them? More info pretty please

Your car looks low, but HOW low is the question. Max low or what?

JoeyMachathil · 07-25-2014, 12:35 PM

No, the BC's I'm running are made for xi's! I can go a little lower if I want, but my tires are pretty stretched so if I do, I'll tear my tire apart driving around lol

deeLow · 07-25-2014, 12:48 PM

Ohh ok. Thanks for the clarification. The way I read it before made it seem like you were running the rwd versions.

Car looks great though

Sidewinderpb · 07-25-2014, 12:57 PM

Had no idea that BC made xi coils!

Windycitybimmers · 07-25-2014, 06:56 PM

Wow i went to a supplier and he swore to me the rwd coils would fit and BC never made XI coilovers! Thanks for all the responses

JoeyMachathil · 07-26-2014, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deeLow

Ohh ok. Thanks for the clarification. The way I read it before made it seem like you were running the rwd versions.

Car looks great though

Yeah, they def do! My box even says xi on it!

Thank man! Appreciate it! Good luck!

montegokid94 · 07-28-2014, 09:39 AM

How much are BC? I bought kW as I thought the only other option is H&R.

Guess you learn something new everyday.

Exxxtacy · 07-30-2014, 08:43 AM

BC can fit for our car its just they dont go low as they would for a rwd model.

JaysBlueE92 · 07-30-2014, 09:37 AM

anyone using BC on e92 xi? It looks like they definitely go lower than KW

Momukhamo · 08-20-2014, 09:45 PM

Did you get your BC coilovers yet?

I have the same concern lol i just ordered mine BC BR racing then someone from the called me telling me that for XI it might not be low enough thats when i did my own research i found 1 guy on IG who has BC coilovers on his XI but when i called BC they said they dont make it for XI or some stores said they do make it but very rare. After doing all my research i callef the shop where i ordered it from just to make sure that the BC they have will fit n be low enough hehe or i dont want it. So now im
Just waiting for it

Im only looking to drop
My car about 1.25 or 1.5 inches anyway

Momukhamo · 08-20-2014, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_HiEars

Here ya go!

Nice pics man! How low did u go? Lol

gtaccord · 08-21-2014, 06:18 AM

The front spindle is different on the xi vs the I. The I (rwd) front struts will not fit in the xi spindle mounting hole. Also as some have mentioned, the strut height is different because the xi spindles are taller (to clear the front cv shaft) than the I spindles.

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JC335xi Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (2)	Are the cups the bottom of the struts sit in a different shape on the xi? I know the front struts are shorter to accommodate the axles but if the geometry of the mounting point isn't any different I wouldn't be surprised if coil overs with adjustable length bodies would work on both. Might not be ideal, but could be possible. __________________ 2007 335xi 6AT \| Cobb Stage1+ \| BMS DCI \| VRSF 7" IC \| FA 500 400#F/600#R \| ARC8 17x9 et30 \| RE-11a 255/40/17 Parting out car. For sale thread here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167583
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_shim Major General 147 Rep 6,380 Posts Drives: an e90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 718 iTrader: (5)	Won't be slammed but they'll fit. Adjustable shock body coilovers and short enough springs, and you'll be slammed on RWD coilovers. @Joey_HiEars is running BC extreme drops on an xi, I think. __________________ •◡ •
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JoeyMachathil Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Yay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	No, the BC's I'm running are made for xi's! I can go a little lower if I want, but my tires are pretty stretched so if I do, I'll tear my tire apart driving around lol __________________ 07' 328xi E90 Instagram: JoeyMachathil
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deeLow DOPE 148 Rep 758 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	Ohh ok. Thanks for the clarification. The way I read it before made it seem like you were running the rwd versions. Car looks great though
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Windycitybimmers Private First Class 5 Rep 96 Posts Drives: Bmw e60 525i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Wow i went to a supplier and he swore to me the rwd coils would fit and BC never made XI coilovers! Thanks for all the responses
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Exxxtacy Instagram @kyle_e92 13 Rep 187 Posts Drives: e92 335xi Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ephrata, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	BC can fit for our car its just they dont go low as they would for a rwd model. __________________ 6MT l AWD l MHD l DCI l VRSF DP l ECS BOV l CUSTOM 3" CATBACK l 7" VRSF intercooler l H&R Coilovers
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Momukhamo First Lieutenant 25 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: westbury, long island iTrader: (2)	Did you get your BC coilovers yet? I have the same concern lol i just ordered mine BC BR racing then someone from the called me telling me that for XI it might not be low enough thats when i did my own research i found 1 guy on IG who has BC coilovers on his XI but when i called BC they said they dont make it for XI or some stores said they do make it but very rare. After doing all my research i callef the shop where i ordered it from just to make sure that the BC they have will fit n be low enough hehe or i dont want it. So now im Just waiting for it Im only looking to drop My car about 1.25 or 1.5 inches anyway
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gtaccord Major 56 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i xdrive [0.00]	The front spindle is different on the xi vs the I. The I (rwd) front struts will not fit in the xi spindle mounting hole. Also as some have mentioned, the strut height is different because the xi spindles are taller (to clear the front cv shaft) than the I spindles.
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