Product Details
BC Racing ZX Series Coilovers for the 1992-1999 BMW E36 Compact True Rear Coilover bring the same three-axis adjustability as the race-spec ZR Series with valving tuned for drivers who split time between street and track. Every kit is extensively tested on the E36 Compact True Rear Coilover chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason E36 Compact True Rear Coilover coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.
ZX Series kits share the three-axis damper architecture of the race-spec ZR Series, tuned out of the box for drivers who want race-grade adjustability without the ride harshness on the commute home. BC Racing takes pride in choosing spring rates and damper valving that balance comfort and performance — you never end up with the oversprung, harsh-riding kit some brands ship as their only option. Drivers who want to deviate from the factory setup can order Swift Springs, custom spring rates, and custom valving at checkout; BC will re-valve the dampers to match whatever you specify, a level of customization most brands reserve for their top-tier race kits.
BC 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 E36 Compact True Rear Coilover coilovers arrive tuned for the E36 Compact True Rear Coilover 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
- 15-level low-speed compression adjustment
- 12-level high-speed compression adjustment
- Inverted 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-79-ZX |
| Part Name | ZX Series Coilovers |
| Vehicle | 1992-1999 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36) |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Damping Adjustment | 3-Way (30 levels rebound 15 LSC 12 HSC) |
| Ride-Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Spring Rate - Front | |
| Spring Rate - Rear | |
| Camber Plates - Front | Included |
| Camber Plates - Rear | Not Applicable |
| Suspension Design - Front | True Coilover |
| Suspension Design - Rear | True Coilover |
| Notes | The ZX Series is not available in Extreme-Low configuration. |
Vehicle Fitment
- 1992 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36)
- 1993 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36)
- 1994 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36)
- 1995 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36)
- 1996 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36)
- 1997 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36)
- 1998 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36)
- 1999 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36)