Product Details
BC Racing ER Series Coilovers for the 1995-1999 BMW 318ti Compact (E36/5) put race-grade adjustability in reach of the serious track-day driver, with independent compression and rebound tuning at every corner. Every kit is extensively tested on the 318ti Compact chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance, the reason 318ti Compact coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.
ER Series kits run a linear twin-piston design in a mono-tube body, with compression and rebound on separate external adjusters. That lets you fine-tune chassis balance corner by corner, stiffer front for turn-in, softer rear for exit grip, whatever the session calls for. The off-the-shelf setup from BC Racing is deliberately balanced, spring rates and valving chosen so the kit feels comfortable day-to-day without giving up performance when you push it. Drivers who want a different recipe can spec Swift Springs, custom spring rates, or fully custom valving at checkout; BC will tune the dampers to match, which is a depth of customization most brands only offer on their top-tier kits.
BC Racing has been manufacturing adjustable coilovers since 2004 and is one of the most popular coilover brands in the automotive tuning industry for a reason: competitive pricing, deep customization, proven reliability, and a fully rebuildable damper design that lasts years instead of seasons. These 318ti Compact coilovers arrive tuned for the 318ti Compact chassis and ready to bolt in, no break-in period, no guessing at setup. Every kit ships with a 2-year manufacturer warranty, lifetime access to BC service parts (pistons, seals, shafts, no unit replacement required when it's time for a rebuild), and in-house tech support from both BC Racing and the Springrates team.
Features
- 30-level rebound adjustment (top of damper)
- 30-level compression adjustment (external reservoir)
- Mono-tube damper with linear twin-piston design
- Ride height adjustable independent of spring preload
- Upper mount hardware varies by chassis, camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.
- Swift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout
- Custom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request
- Fully rebuildable, replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock
- 2-year manufacturer warranty against defects
Specifications
| Part Number | I-25-ER |
| Part Name | ER Series Coilovers |
| Vehicle | 1995-1999 BMW 318ti |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Chassis Code | E36/5 |
| Damping Adjustment | 2-Way (30 levels rebound/30 levels compression) |
| Ride-Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Spring Rate - Front | 5 kg/mm |
| Spring Rate - Rear | 8 kg/mm |
| Spring Size - Front | 62-200-5K |
| Spring Size - Rear | 62-150-8K |
| Swift Springs - Front | 62-203-X |
| Swift Springs - Rear | 62-152-X |
| Camber Plates - Front | Included |
| Camber Plates - Rear | Not Applicable |
| Rear Damping Extenders | Optional |
| Suspension Design - Front | True Coilover |
| Suspension Design - Rear | Divorced |
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Vehicle Fitment
- 1995 BMW 318ti RWD (E36/5)
- 1996 BMW 318ti RWD (E36/5)
- 1997 BMW 318ti RWD (E36/5)
- 1998 BMW 318ti RWD (E36/5)
- 1999 BMW 318ti RWD (E36/5)