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      03-08-2022, 08:05 PM   #1
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Anyone running the BC racing BR series coilovers? What spring rate did you get for the fronts and rears? Did you get swift springs?
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There seems to be more interest in the KW V3. I like mine very much. Search for another thread with a comparison of the two.

Good luck.
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Anyone running the BC racing BR series coilovers? What spring rate did you get for the fronts and rears? Did you get swift springs?
I am running BC's re-valved by redshift and I love them, people can't believe how well they ride.
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There seems to be more interest in the KW V3. I like mine very much. Search for another thread with a comparison of the two.

Good luck.
I'm certain the KW V3s are far better than the BCs but they are also a little more than twice the price of them as well. Price wise, I don't think it's a fair comparison but true, clearly spending more will get you the better product.
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"Quality is the only bargain", Ben Franklin. The difference in cost is not that extreme compared with other repair costs on these cars.

Good luck.
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I wen't ahead and ordered stance+ coilovers from uk. We will se how they handle. Co-worked had them on his volkswagen and ride wasn't bad at all.
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I wen't ahead and ordered stance+ coilovers from uk. We will se how they handle. Co-worked had them on his volkswagen and ride wasn't bad at all.
Have you gotten them installed?

Kw V3 may have stopped production for the F10 … well that's what they told me when I contacted them
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Been running them couple of weeks now. Ride is little bit firmer than stock with lowering springs. Nothing bad to say so far.
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Been running them couple of weeks now. Ride is little bit firmer than stock with lowering springs. Nothing bad to say so far.
How much did they cost you and do you have a link
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Here is where I bought them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/28444740472...edia=WHATS_APP
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Been running them couple of weeks now. Ride is little bit firmer than stock with lowering springs. Nothing bad to say so far.
How much did they cost you and do you have a link
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Been running them couple of weeks now. Ride is little bit firmer than stock with lowering springs. Nothing bad to say so far.
How much did they cost you and do you have a link
I pulled the trigger on the BC racing coilovers.

https://shop.bcracing-na.com/product...s~xv_coilovers
Probably about $1,400
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Been running them couple of weeks now. Ride is little bit firmer than stock with lowering springs. Nothing bad to say so far.
How much did they cost you and do you have a link
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Been running them couple of weeks now. Ride is little bit firmer than stock with lowering springs. Nothing bad to say so far.
How much did they cost you and do you have a link
I pulled the trigger on the BC racing coilovers.

https://shop.bcracing-na.com/product...s~xv_coilovers
Probably about $1,400
Did you just place the order or have you had them for a while? Also which exact one did you purchase and does it work for x drive?

I'm starting to see so many of these list AWD but only work on RWD haha so asking for user feedback before pulling the trigger as well

Thanks
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Yep, I don't like bc racing ride. I work at tire shop where we sell and install coilover and bc is the biggest seller.
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Been running them couple of weeks now. Ride is little bit firmer than stock with lowering springs. Nothing bad to say so far.
How much did they cost you and do you have a link
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Been running them couple of weeks now. Ride is little bit firmer than stock with lowering springs. Nothing bad to say so far.
How much did they cost you and do you have a link
I pulled the trigger on the BC racing coilovers.

https://shop.bcracing-na.com/product...s~xv_coilovers
Probably about $1,400
Did you just place the order or have you had them for a while? Also which exact one did you purchase and does it work for x drive?

I'm starting to see so many of these list AWD but only work on RWD haha so asking for user feedback before pulling the trigger as well

Thanks
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How much did they cost you and do you have a link
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Been running them couple of weeks now. Ride is little bit firmer than stock with lowering springs. Nothing bad to say so far.
How much did they cost you and do you have a link
I pulled the trigger on the BC racing coilovers.

https://shop.bcracing-na.com/product...s~xv_coilovers
Probably about $1,400
Did you just place the order or have you had them for a while? Also which exact one did you purchase and does it work for x drive?

I'm starting to see so many of these list AWD but only work on RWD haha so asking for user feedback before pulling the trigger as well

Thanks


I've had them for a about month and love them. Idk if it will work with x drive, I have RWD
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Looks like these would be the BC racing coils for x drive on a 2012 535xi
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Looks like these would be the BC racing coils for x drive on a 2012 535xi
I would call BC to confirm.

If they have the small forks, they're RWD only. If they have the big forks, they'll work for AWD.
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Looks like these would be the BC racing coils for x drive on a 2012 535xi
I would call BC to confirm.

If they have the small forks, they're RWD only. If they have the big forks, they'll work for AWD.
Are these big forks for AWD
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      06-03-2022, 01:41 AM   #18
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Yep, it is.
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Are these big forks for AWD
Yes. Are these new by BC? Back when I was shopping, I could never find any offerings by BC for AWD

That rear adjuster looks like a PAIN to get to though.
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Are these big forks for AWD
Yes. Are these new by BC? Back when I was shopping, I could never find any offerings by BC for AWD

That rear adjuster looks like a PAIN to get to though.
Yeah I just contacted them and they confirmed they fit

So I'll be going with these
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