A Closer Look At The BC Racing F30 Coilover Suspension

Sean@PSI · 05-07-2014, 06:46 PM

Hi everyone,

We wanted to give you a more in-depth look at the BMW F30 coilover setup from BC Racing.

Their BR model is perfect for street driving and occasional road course duty. With easily accessible adjustment knobs for fine tuning your compression/rebound and separately adjustable ride height, having a performance coilover system couldn’t be any easier. You choose how low or high you want your vehicle - no preset ride height here - and the patented concave lower locking ring keeps it locked in. All of the BC systems come with top-quality mounts to provide the most feedback possible from your suspension and to sharpen your steering response. The included front camber plates also allow you to get the perfect alignment setup without compromise.

BC Racing camber plates are vehicle specific and engineered to be rigid superior replacements to the OE Top hats. These plates can reach 3 degrees of camber depending on the level of drop. Each lower mount is designed with the OEM in hand to ensure OEM like fit and exact tolerance specifications matching OE manufacturers. All this while providing a strong, attractive looking coilover system that won't break the bank!

You can start to see why we are fans of their products.

Features:

Now available for AWD (X-drive) models - requires a 3-4 week build time.
Mono-tube shock design
Full height adjustability through shock body, not spring
30 levels of dampening adjustment (compression/rebound)
Front camber plates are included
Custom spring rates available upon request
1 Year warranty against manufacturer defect
Completely rebuildable and individual parts are available separately for purchase

Enjoy the photos!

johnsonz1122 · 05-08-2014, 01:44 AM

what's the minimum drop? on bc racing's catalog it shows the front camber plate is N/A. what's the part number on this ? i-29 ?

Sean@PSI · 05-08-2014, 06:01 AM

I-29 is the correct part number yes, and because the application list on their site is from 2013, it is NOT correct about the camber plates.

All F30 3 Series kits now ship with the front camber plates as shown above. These images were shot last week of a brand new kit.

BC Racing is local to us and we work with them on developing new kits for BMW.

When we tested the first F30 kit we could make the car actually ride HIGHER than stock. So minimum drop is whatever you'd like it to be that's lower than stock.

Maximum drop is basically undriveable. Unless you want to drive in a straight line and never turn. We made about a 30 point turn in our parking lot to get some photos of it. Any sort of turning of the wheel caused the tire to rub on the fender.

IMG_7BMW F30 335i after BC Racing Coil-overs by Precision Sport Industries, on Flickr

BMW F30 335i after BC Racing Coil-overs by Precision Sport Industries, on Flickr

CPM5 · 05-08-2014, 12:20 PM

The same setup should fit my 435 no EDC? If yes, shoot me the price. What's the max lowering? Is it over 2' at least?

Sean@PSI · 05-08-2014, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPM5

The same setup should fit my 435 no EDC? If yes, shoot me the price. What's the max lowering? Is it over 2' at least?

It is over 2.0" yes.

I am not 100% sure it'll work on a 435i (hasn't been tested yet by BC) - I should have test car fitted soon - I will keep everyone posted.

Camnyc · 05-08-2014, 10:25 PM

I have this setup on my f30 with the camber plates, custom rates though, 10k front and 14k rear.

What rates are the kits shipping out with now?

Sean@PSI · 05-09-2014, 01:13 PM

6kg front and 12kg rear is what the kits ship with currently.

Camnyc · 05-09-2014, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean@PSI

6kg front and 12kg rear is what the kits ship with currently.

Good to know. 10k/14k where Im at currently seems to be the perfect balance for a light duty track setup.

Sean@PSI · 05-12-2014, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camnyc

Good to know. 10k/14k where Im at currently seems to be the perfect balance for a light duty track setup.

I agree totally. - The stock BC setup is perfect for most owners who do not see the track.

theinfamousdrew · 05-15-2014, 04:33 AM

Group buy? lol

TSiSPY007 · 05-16-2014, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theinfamousdrew

Group buy? lol

+1!

What kinda pricing for a group buy?

DrivenByE30 · 05-16-2014, 05:59 AM

Bump

Can i trade in my now-legal 18 year old e36 for this to put on my f30?

cfm56d7b · 05-16-2014, 06:13 AM

Can this kit be installed on 2013 BMW F30 335i xDrive?

Can I maintain the same height - no lowering?

Sean@PSI · 05-16-2014, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Can this kit be installed on 2013 BMW F30 335i xDrive?

Can I maintain the same height - no lowering?

Yes it works on the xDrive models, and on the 2WD kits we have installed it will go higher than stock height.

If you have EDC, you would need a defeat module or custom coding.

Sean@PSI · 05-16-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSiSPY007

+1!

What kinda pricing for a group buy?

We unfortunately cannot offer group buy pricing on these.

cfm56d7b · 05-16-2014, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean@PSI

Yes it works on the xDrive models, and on the 2WD kits we have installed it will go higher than stock height.

If you have EDC, you would need a defeat module or custom coding.

Sean,

Thanks for confirming that the same, factory height can be maintained with this kit.

Sean@PSI · 05-16-2014, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Sean,

Thanks for confirming that the same, factory height can be maintained with this kit.

At stock height, are you looking for a stiffer ride?

cfm56d7b · 05-17-2014, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean@PSI

At stock height, are you looking for a stiffer ride?

Sean,

My vehicle does not have DHP (wish I ordered it).

I am looking for an improvement in the current "float" symptoms of my 2013 F30 335i xDrive without changing the suspension geometry, hence the goal of not changing the ride height. Not a stiffer ride but a slightly more controlled compression and rebound behavior that could be adjusted.

I live in Washington, DC area where the roads could be better (a lot better after this winter).

Sean@PSI · 05-17-2014, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Sean,

My vehicle does not have DHP (wish I ordered it).

I am looking for an improvement in the current "float" symptoms of my 2013 F30 335i xDrive without changing the suspension geometry, hence the goal of not changing the ride height. Not a stiffer ride but a slightly more controlled compression and rebound behavior that could be adjusted.

I live in Washington, DC area where the roads could be better (a lot better after this winter).

Definitely makes sense, I spend a lot of time in DC, and I always comment how rough the roads are and how they seem to get worse the more times I go.

They would definitely help with the adjustment factor you mention.

Sean@PSI · 09-16-2014, 03:52 PM

These are in stock currently, so feel FREE to call us for questions or orders!!

Sean@PSI · 01-08-2015, 06:44 PM

These are in stock and ready to go for 2015..

obriennathaniel · 01-27-2015, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean@PSI

These are in stock and ready to go for 2015..

So will these return my car to factory like comfort and still keep it low, but get rid of the bouncy harsh feelings my H&R supersports give it?

05-07-2014, 06:46 PM	#1
Sean@PSI 2132 Rep 5,011 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	A Closer Look At The BC Racing F30 Coilover Suspension Hi everyone, We wanted to give you a more in-depth look at the BMW F30 coilover setup from BC Racing. Their BR model is perfect for street driving and occasional road course duty. With easily accessible adjustment knobs for fine tuning your compression/rebound and separately adjustable ride height, having a performance coilover system couldn’t be any easier. You choose how low or high you want your vehicle - no preset ride height here - and the patented concave lower locking ring keeps it locked in. All of the BC systems come with top-quality mounts to provide the most feedback possible from your suspension and to sharpen your steering response. The included front camber plates also allow you to get the perfect alignment setup without compromise. BC Racing camber plates are vehicle specific and engineered to be rigid superior replacements to the OE Top hats. These plates can reach 3 degrees of camber depending on the level of drop. Each lower mount is designed with the OEM in hand to ensure OEM like fit and exact tolerance specifications matching OE manufacturers. All this while providing a strong, attractive looking coilover system that won't break the bank! You can start to see why we are fans of their products. Features: Now available for AWD (X-drive) models - requires a 3-4 week build time. Mono-tube shock design Full height adjustability through shock body, not spring 30 levels of dampening adjustment (compression/rebound) Front camber plates are included Custom spring rates available upon request 1 Year warranty against manufacturer defect Completely rebuildable and individual parts are available separately for purchase Enjoy the photos! Last edited by Sean@PSI; 05-08-2014 at 08:50 AM..
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johnsonz1122 First Lieutenant 19 Rep 347 Posts Drives: f30 335xi Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: vancouver iTrader: (3)	what's the minimum drop? on bc racing's catalog it shows the front camber plate is N/A. what's the part number on this ? i-29 ? __________________ 13' F30 335xi mods are on their way 09' E90 LCI 328xi (GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN) 19" m310,quad conversion perf exhaust, full mtech conversion, m3 sides, kwv1,etc PICS:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=757811 PM me if you need coding for f30s in GVR
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Sean@PSI 2132 Rep 5,011 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	I-29 is the correct part number yes, and because the application list on their site is from 2013, it is NOT correct about the camber plates. All F30 3 Series kits now ship with the front camber plates as shown above. These images were shot last week of a brand new kit. BC Racing is local to us and we work with them on developing new kits for BMW. When we tested the first F30 kit we could make the car actually ride HIGHER than stock. So minimum drop is whatever you'd like it to be that's lower than stock. Maximum drop is basically undriveable. Unless you want to drive in a straight line and never turn. We made about a 30 point turn in our parking lot to get some photos of it. Any sort of turning of the wheel caused the tire to rub on the fender. IMG_7BMW F30 335i after BC Racing Coil-overs by Precision Sport Industries, on Flickr BMW F30 335i after BC Racing Coil-overs by Precision Sport Industries, on Flickr BMW F30 335i after BC Racing Coil-overs by Precision Sport Industries, on Flickr Last edited by Sean@PSI; 05-08-2014 at 08:48 AM..
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Camnyc wannabe 252 Rep 819 Posts Drives: E90 LCI M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: nyc iTrader: (3)	I have this setup on my f30 with the camber plates, custom rates though, 10k front and 14k rear. What rates are the kits shipping out with now?
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Sean@PSI 2132 Rep 5,011 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	6kg front and 12kg rear is what the kits ship with currently.
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