BC Racing Coilover issue - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Iranman · 02-12-2012, 12:51 PM

So i just installed these coilovers. The ride is great and all, but i am having issues with the ride height. Ive seen a couple people on here running these coilovers and pretty low in the front, with mine maxed you can still fit a finger in between the tire and the fender.

Can anyone help?

Lulz_M3 · 02-12-2012, 08:29 PM

i cant speak from experience but you since you're dropping it all the way down just remove the lock collars, they are only there to lock the spring perch in place - which wont apply to you. looks like that should give you another 1/4 inch or so..

Iranman · 02-12-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lulz_M3

i cant speak from experience but you since you're dropping it all the way down just remove the lock collars, they are only there to lock the spring perch in place - which wont apply to you. looks like that should give you another 1/4 inch or so..

well that was what i was thinking, but the actual strut cant be turned down anymore even if remove the collars. If i take them out i lose the preload on the springs

Lulz_M3 · 02-12-2012, 08:45 PM

You'll be fine, im assuming since you are running BC coils that you are not tracking this car. For spirited DD preload will make no difference.

Iranman · 02-12-2012, 08:55 PM

ill give it a try but ive heard it rides like shit

grahamn214 · 02-15-2012, 11:40 PM

I actually had these on a 2003 accord and I was really surprised how much I liked them. The quality of the ride and the 30 way settings I was able to have a really comfortable street setup and a really tight highway setup where the roads were much nicer. I had rear extensions to adjust the damping. Is this offered for our e90's? And what do you think of the ride so far?

Eric335 · 02-16-2012, 01:48 PM

how do u like it so far? this is the kit ive been considering... how much it cost u?

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 02-16-2012, 01:55 PM

dont drive on them, your struts are not seated down into the knuckle alll the way down!!!!!

mike-y · 02-16-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin@AKMotorwerk

dont drive on them, your struts are not seated down into the knuckle alll the way down!!!!!

are you sure? that's the first thing I looked at and it appears that they are sunk down to the collar. Might just be an optical illusion, but you can see the shoulder of the collar on the left side of the shock.

OP, how long have they been installed? It sometimes takes a few days for the springs to settle. They might get a bit lower after a bit of time.

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 02-16-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mike-y

are you sure? that's the first thing I looked at and it appears that they are sunk down to the collar. Might just be an optical illusion, but you can see the shoulder of the collar on the left side of the shock.

OP, how long have they been installed? It sometimes takes a few days for the springs to settle. They might get a bit lower after a bit of time.

i've never installed bc's, but every other coilover i've installed went much further down into the knuckle then that. me and the op spoke on the phone, and he is going to re confirm with bc with the pics that its correct, i'm going to guess something is wrong with the strut, or its simply not in far enough

Iranman · 02-16-2012, 06:57 PM

its been about a week since theve been installed, i doubled checked to make sure they were the right coils and they are. So i took out 2 collars and loosen the preload, i know not the best thing. but at least it is slammed and still drives nicely

palomino0527 · 04-15-2012, 04:04 AM

where can i buy bc coilovers for my 392 335i? thanks guys

EDM92 · 05-05-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Iranman

its been about a week since theve been installed, i doubled checked to make sure they were the right coils and they are. So i took out 2 collars and loosen the preload, i know not the best thing. but at least it is slammed and still drives nicely

What do you mean when you say you removed two collars? I just installed the BC Racing coils and I'm having the same issue. Thanks in advance for any help.

mmbacon · 05-08-2012, 02:42 PM

where did you purchase these and how much ?

LocDawgg · 05-09-2012, 10:27 PM

Sorry this is late, but yes i agree, the strut is not all the way down to the knuckle. It should pass the sleeve atleast 2-3 inches.

LocDawgg · 05-09-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWorNOTHING

What do you mean when you say you removed two collars? I just installed the BC Racing coils and I'm having the same issue. Thanks in advance for any help.

Make sure the strut is all the way in the knuckle!
http://bmw.flipp.net/d/1697-2/DSCF4184.JPG

See in the attached picture how far the strut is in? You can see its atleast like 2-3 inches in the knuckle or sleeve whatever you want to call it.

myfly335 · 05-09-2012, 10:34 PM

what coils are these

nation · 05-11-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Iranman

ill give it a try but ive heard it rides like shit

a BC and riding like shit go hand in hand.

E92aw · 05-16-2012, 07:15 PM

I just installed BC Racing on my 2008 E92, but the front is set to it's lowest setting and the height is still not low enough. If I loosen the preload, and go lower, maybe have the tires tucked under the fender, would I come across a lot of issues? I know it's not recommended, i'm just not happy with the way it's sitting at the front.

~XxTeexX~ · 05-16-2012, 07:42 PM

Thats how the bc's should look on the knuckle (shorter than the other brands) and preloading does shit on the dd. Just drop it and go for the looks like 90% of online racers.

E92aw · 05-16-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

Thats how the bc's should look on the knuckle (shorter than the other brands) and preloading does shit on the dd. Just drop it and go for the looks like 90% of online racers.

Do you know which brand can actually go the lowest?

~XxTeexX~ · 05-16-2012, 10:56 PM

lowest coils im not sure? but it seems like you can unlock and spin the insert lower thru the knuckle.

02-12-2012, 12:51 PM	#1
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02-16-2012, 01:48 PM	#7
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~XxTeexX~ attention whore Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 2,988 iTrader: (0)	Thats how the bc's should look on the knuckle (shorter than the other brands) and preloading does shit on the dd. Just drop it and go for the looks like 90% of online racers. __________________ #TeamStretchNpoke join the aggressive movement! JTILAK07,seanphan,project335i,SoCal BimMn,Mahhvinn,kkakonn

05-16-2012, 10:56 PM	#22
~XxTeexX~ attention whore Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 2,988 iTrader: (0)	lowest coils im not sure? but it seems like you can unlock and spin the insert lower thru the knuckle. __________________ #TeamStretchNpoke join the aggressive movement! JTILAK07,seanphan,project335i,SoCal BimMn,Mahhvinn,kkakonn

02-12-2012, 08:29 PM	#2
Lulz_M3 Banned Drives: AW 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (0)	i cant speak from experience but you since you're dropping it all the way down just remove the lock collars, they are only there to lock the spring perch in place - which wont apply to you. looks like that should give you another 1/4 inch or so..

02-12-2012, 08:45 PM	#4
Lulz_M3 Banned Drives: AW 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (0)	You'll be fine, im assuming since you are running BC coils that you are not tracking this car. For spirited DD preload will make no difference.

02-12-2012, 08:55 PM	#5
Iranman Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 328i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: United States Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	ill give it a try but ive heard it rides like shit

02-15-2012, 11:40 PM	#6
grahamn214 Captain Drives: BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 43 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328Xi [0.00]	I actually had these on a 2003 accord and I was really surprised how much I liked them. The quality of the ride and the 30 way settings I was able to have a really comfortable street setup and a really tight highway setup where the roads were much nicer. I had rear extensions to adjust the damping. Is this offered for our e90's? And what do you think of the ride so far?

02-16-2012, 01:55 PM	#8
Kevin@AKMotorwerk General Drives: THE GUY YOU LOVE TO HATE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hillsborough, nj Posts: 28,161 iTrader: (1)	dont drive on them, your struts are not seated down into the knuckle alll the way down!!!!!

02-16-2012, 06:57 PM	#11
Iranman Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 328i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: United States Posts: 288 iTrader: (0)	its been about a week since theve been installed, i doubled checked to make sure they were the right coils and they are. So i took out 2 collars and loosen the preload, i know not the best thing. but at least it is slammed and still drives nicely

04-15-2012, 04:04 AM	#12
palomino0527 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: trabuco canyon ca Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	where can i buy bc coilovers for my 392 335i? thanks guys

05-08-2012, 02:42 PM	#14
mmbacon Private First Class Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nyc Posts: 127 iTrader: (1)	where did you purchase these and how much ?

05-09-2012, 10:27 PM	#15
LocDawgg Captain Drives: AW e90 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 613 iTrader: (4)	Sorry this is late, but yes i agree, the strut is not all the way down to the knuckle. It should pass the sleeve atleast 2-3 inches.

05-16-2012, 07:15 PM	#19
E92aw Private Drives: E92 Alpine White 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Posts: 75 iTrader: (1)	I just installed BC Racing on my 2008 E92, but the front is set to it's lowest setting and the height is still not low enough. If I loosen the preload, and go lower, maybe have the tires tucked under the fender, would I come across a lot of issues? I know it's not recommended, i'm just not happy with the way it's sitting at the front.

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