BC Racing or TEIN Coilovers?

MR_1818 · 02-03-2020, 02:30 AM

Any recommendations on which coilover to choose? Am currently running on Bilstien B16 but its already been clocked for 100k km mileage and the rebound is not as good as it was already. Therefore am currently considering a cheaper option to go for BC Racing or Tien coilovers. Will be aiming towards the ones that are able to adjust the rebound.

Any advise on which to choose?

s55jesus · 02-03-2020, 03:25 AM

From what I hear, BC Racing coils are just for the looks if you want to slam your car and not really for performance. This is coming from my friends who own BC personally on their car. Don't know anyone with the Tein so can't speak for that. However, I personally own the ST XA coilovers which have the adjustable rebound. Price is in the 1k USD range. I wrote my initial review for them too on the forums.

Gen13 F36 · 02-03-2020, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_b48

Any recommendations on which coilover to choose? Am currently running on Bilstien B16 but its already been clocked for 100k km mileage and the rebound is not as good as it was already. Therefore am currently considering a cheaper option to go for BC Racing or Tien coilovers. Will be aiming towards the ones that are able to adjust the rebound.

Any advise on which to choose?

Tein? They make coilovers for BMW F3x?

If they do I can vouch for the Japanese Engineering. I have the the HE for 60k miles and then the new FLEX street with EDFC for 50k miles when I own an S14 Silvia for 13yrs.

If they do make coilovers for BMW.... I'll get them.

No BC racing experience and I'm scared to try.

Spring/ shock setup is good for DD most of the time... just don't have adjustability

cfm56d7b · 02-03-2020, 11:02 AM

What's your budget for the coilover upgrade?

KW Street Comfort coilovers provide rebound adjustment (but not compression).

I had these coilovers on my 2013 BMW 335i xDrive sedan. Excellent product.

Logicoeur · 02-03-2020, 03:07 PM

If the Tein are available I would choose them over BC, but you cannot go wrong with BC and Swift/Hyperco springs for a daily. Look into Fortune Auto as well. They are priced less than V1 but with V2 adjustability.

MR_1818 · 02-03-2020, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

Tein? They make coilovers for BMW F3x?

If they do I can vouch for the Japanese Engineering. I have the the HE for 60k miles and then the new FLEX street with EDFC for 50k miles when I own an S14 Silvia for 13yrs.

If they do make coilovers for BMW.... I'll get them.

No BC racing experience and I'm scared to try.

Spring/ shock setup is good for DD most of the time... just don't have adjustability

yeap... they do have it.. Flex Z series.. have a browse and look for it..

Gen13 F36 · 02-03-2020, 07:40 PM

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yeap... they do have it.. Flex Z series.. have a browse and look for it..

Omg really... I've been browsing there website for the past few weeks.

Will this fit F36...hahaha.

jh_f30 · 02-03-2020, 11:07 PM

Anyone heard or know anything about the ISC N1 coilovers? For an entry level price, you seem to get a lot in the kit. 2-way adjustability, and included camber plates and endlinks.

theEZV · 02-04-2020, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

Anyone heard or know anything about the ISC N1 coilovers? For an entry level price, you seem to get a lot in the kit. 2-way adjustability, and included camber plates and endlinks.

Lots of Subaru guys run them. Comparable to BCs. If you want to go the budget route and need camber plates, BCs or FAs are your best bet since they have the biggest presence/support in the USA. The swift spring upgrade would be a must for me but at that point the price goes up considerably.

Logicoeur · 02-04-2020, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by theEZV

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

Anyone heard or know anything about the ISC N1 coilovers? For an entry level price, you seem to get a lot in the kit. 2-way adjustability, and included camber plates and endlinks.

Lots of Subaru guys run them. Comparable to BCs. If you want to go the budget route and need camber plates, BCs or FAs are your best bet since they have the biggest presence/support in the USA. The swift spring upgrade would be a must for me but at that point the price goes up considerably.

Bc + Swift is ~12-1300 USD, which is the base price for Fortune Auto coilovers.

swomerva · 02-04-2020, 01:38 PM

FWIW Tein makes a good coilover for the price. They're built in Japan if that matters to you and the street versions use twin tube shocks and ride really nice. They also last a pretty long time. I am surprised no one on here has tried them unless they just came out for the F30.

Gen13 F36 · 02-04-2020, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by swomerva

FWIW Tein makes a good coilover for the price. They're built in Japan if that matters to you and the street versions use twin tube shocks and ride really nice. They also last a pretty long time. I am surprised no one on here has tried them unless they just came out for the F30.

Yup.... Made in Japan. Use Tein HE on my S14 Silvia lasted 60k+ miles probably more but I want electronic adjustable dampening (EDFC) so got a new version and it lasted 50k+ miles.

I might go for it... just waiting for my stock suspension to take a dump or 50k miles.😅. I don't want to spend money unless its maintenance replacement...

Most stock suspension last 60k miles or they fail before that

MR_1818 · 02-11-2020, 07:12 PM

ended up back with Bilstein PSS10... and its well balanced for comfort and performance.. the rebound is just superb..

Z K · 02-12-2020, 11:41 AM

I ran Tein on a few previous Japanese cars. They are very durable and ride good. Just be aware which models you get as some of the really low end ones are not so good. The quality is much better than BC.

adamf30in · 04-15-2021, 06:42 AM

Planning to get Tein Endura Pro over B6's dampers for my F30,probably next week stocks should be in.
Any idea about these please do let me know.
I have a friend whose got these one his F30 and he loves it,btw its installed on stock springs to avoid any underbelly scraping on our famed Indian roads.

Tommi_Mav · 04-24-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_b48

Any recommendations on which coilover to choose? Am currently running on Bilstien B16 but its already been clocked for 100k km mileage and the rebound is not as good as it was already. Therefore am currently considering a cheaper option to go for BC Racing or Tien coilovers. Will be aiming towards the ones that are able to adjust the rebound.

Any advise on which to choose?

Don't know about US, but here in Greece you can have your dampers serviced and then they are like new, so you don't have to buy new ones.
It's not provided by Bilstein though. They say it cannot be done.

anotheran · 04-25-2021, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_b48

ended up back with Bilstein PSS10... and its well balanced for comfort and performance.. the rebound is just superb..

Much better choice

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s55jesus M Enthusiast 438 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Palos Verdes Estates, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List [0.00]	From what I hear, BC Racing coils are just for the looks if you want to slam your car and not really for performance. This is coming from my friends who own BC personally on their car. Don't know anyone with the Tein so can't speak for that. However, I personally own the ST XA coilovers which have the adjustable rebound. Price is in the 1k USD range. I wrote my initial review for them too on the forums. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 ZCP - CCB - MPE - BBS RI-D - Pure Turbos Stage 2+ - 3D Design Bumper - KW Clubsport 3 Way - Cary Jordan E85 Tuned 2021 F97 X3MC 2017 F30 340i (SOLD) 2015 F82 M4 (SOLD) Last edited by s55jesus; 02-03-2020 at 03:26 AM.. Reason: Grammatical issues
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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5886 Rep 10,256 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	What's your budget for the coilover upgrade? KW Street Comfort coilovers provide rebound adjustment (but not compression). I had these coilovers on my 2013 BMW 335i xDrive sedan. Excellent product.
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Logicoeur Lieutenant Colonel 991 Rep 1,934 Posts Drives: F30 335i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	If the Tein are available I would choose them over BC, but you cannot go wrong with BC and Swift/Hyperco springs for a daily. Look into Fortune Auto as well. They are priced less than V1 but with V2 adjustability. __________________ F30 335iX \| Remus Axleback \| Fabspeed Catted DP \| VRSF Comp IC \| 18X9 ET35 19lb MT1 \| 255/40/18 ECS \| Ohlins RT Millway Street \| Millway Control Arm Bushings \| Turner Endlinks \| TMH 75mm 14x1.5 Studs \| BMW MPerf LSD \| XDelete \| Pipercross Filter \| MHD Stg2 93
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jh_f30 Lieutenant Colonel 1306 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sportline Auto RWD Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Anyone heard or know anything about the ISC N1 coilovers? For an entry level price, you seem to get a lot in the kit. 2-way adjustability, and included camber plates and endlinks. __________________ 2013 F30 335i RWD ZF Melbourne Red ~Remus Sport Axleback~VRSF Chargepipe~VRSF Catless Downpipe~GPlus FMIC~HR Sport Springs~Active Autowerke OBD Flash Tune Stage 2~
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swomerva Enlisted Member 14 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 435i Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	FWIW Tein makes a good coilover for the price. They're built in Japan if that matters to you and the street versions use twin tube shocks and ride really nice. They also last a pretty long time. I am surprised no one on here has tried them unless they just came out for the F30.
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MR_1818 Instagram : mr1818_ 98 Rep 94 Posts Drives: BMW M2C Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	ended up back with Bilstein PSS10... and its well balanced for comfort and performance.. the rebound is just superb.. __________________ Instagram : mr_b48
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Z K Major General 1889 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	I ran Tein on a few previous Japanese cars. They are very durable and ride good. Just be aware which models you get as some of the really low end ones are not so good. The quality is much better than BC. __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
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adamf30in Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 320D,VOLVO XC60,MB 212 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: INDIA iTrader: (0)	Planning to get Tein Endura Pro over B6's dampers for my F30,probably next week stocks should be in. Any idea about these please do let me know. I have a friend whose got these one his F30 and he loves it,btw its installed on stock springs to avoid any underbelly scraping on our famed Indian roads.
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