{"product_id":"bc-racing-rm-series-coilovers-2002-2006-mini-cooper-re16","title":"BC Racing RM Series Coilovers for 2002-2006 MINI Cooper FWD (RE16)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBC Racing RM Series Coilovers for the 2002-2006 MINI Cooper (RE16) are purpose-built for McPherson-strut cars that see serious track time, with an inverted mono-tube damper engineered to outlast a hard season of lateral loads. Every kit is extensively tested on the Cooper RE16 chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason Cooper coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe RM Series inverts the mono-tube damper on strut-equipped chassis, putting the heavy internals where the lateral loads are worst. A wider piston shaft than conventional uprights means more consistent damping on long sessions and more fatigue life before rebuild. Where BC Racing separates itself is tuning philosophy: every off-the-shelf spring rate and damper setup is chosen to stay comfortable on daily roads while still delivering real performance at the track. If you want something different, Swift Springs, custom rates, and custom valving are all options at checkout — BC will match the valving of the dampers to whatever springs you pick, something most brands don't offer outside their flagship race lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBC Racing's reputation in the aftermarket suspension world is built on four things: competitive pricing that beats the rest of the fully-adjustable market, customization depth that rivals the top-tier race brands, long-term reliability earned over 20 years of production, and a rebuildable design that keeps the same set of dampers serving you through multiple builds. These Cooper coilovers arrive tuned for the RE16 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e30-level simultaneous compression\/rebound damping adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInverted mono-tube damper (front) with oversized 46 mm piston shaft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandles higher lateral loads on McPherson-strut applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRide height adjustable independent of spring preload\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpper mount hardware varies by chassis — camber plates, pillowball, or reused OEM mounts. See the Specifications table for what's included on your kit.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwift Spring and custom spring rate upgrades available at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustom damper valving paired with custom spring rates on request\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully rebuildable — replacement parts available from BC for the life of the shock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2-year manufacturer warranty against defects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003ctable class=\"table table-striped table-primary\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-01-RM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRM Series Coilovers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002-2006 MINI Cooper FWD (RE16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFWD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRE16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamping Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Way (30 levels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRide-Height Adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Rate - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kg\/mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Size - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-170-5.5K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring Size - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-180-5K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwift Springs - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-152-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwift Springs - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-178-X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamber Plates - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension Design - Rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue Coilover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch5\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h5\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2002 MINI Cooper FWD (RE16)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2003 MINI Cooper FWD (RE16)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2004 MINI Cooper FWD (RE16)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2005 MINI Cooper FWD (RE16)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2006 MINI Cooper FWD (RE16)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BC Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63498232627569,"sku":"T-01-RM","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2534\/9336\/files\/bc-racing-rm-series-coilovers-1995-2001-bmw-7-series-e38-i-23-rm-37869714309362.jpg?v=1740535332","url":"https:\/\/bc.springrates.com\/products\/bc-racing-rm-series-coilovers-2002-2006-mini-cooper-re16","provider":"BC Racing - Springrates.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}