Product Details
BC Racing ZX Series Coilovers for the 1995-1999 BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/E5) 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 3 Series Compact chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason 3 Series Compact 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. 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.
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 3 Series Compact coilovers arrive tuned for the 3 Series 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
- 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-25-ZX |
| Part Name | ZX Series Coilovers |
| Vehicle | 1995-1999 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36/E5) |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Chassis Code | E36/E5 |
| Damping Adjustment | 3-Way (30 levels rebound / 15 LSC / 12 HSC) |
| Ride-Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Spring Rate - Front | 6 kg/mm |
| Spring Rate - Rear | 6 kg/mm |
| Spring Size - Front | 62-200-6K |
| Spring Size - Rear | 62-150-6K |
| Swift Springs - Front | 62-203-X |
| Swift Springs - Rear | 62-152-X |
| 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
- 1995 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36/E5)
- 1996 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36/E5)
- 1997 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36/E5)
- 1998 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36/E5)
- 1999 BMW 3 Series Compact RWD (E36/E5)