Product Details
These BC Racing BR Series coilovers fit the 1994-1995 BMW 540i RWD 55mm Front Strut. They are BC Racing's entry-level coilover and the most popular kit in their entire lineup, they offer the most accessible entry into adjustable coilover suspension without sacrificing performance, comfort, build quality, or handling. Every kit is extensively tested on the 540i chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance, the reason 540i coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.
Every BR Series kit is built around a mono-tube damper with simultaneous compression and rebound adjustment at every corner, a wide damping range without the complexity of a race-only setup. Ride height is fully adjustable independent of spring preload, so you set the stance and the ride separately. 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.
Since 2004, BC Racing has grown into one of the most trusted names in aftermarket coilovers, not by racing to the bottom on price, but by pairing that price with real build quality, deep customization options, and a damper design any suspension shop can rebuild instead of replacing. These 540i coilovers arrive tuned for the E34 chassis and ready to install, note that this is a weld-in kit and requires professional fabrication. 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 simultaneous compression/rebound damping adjuster
- Mono-tube damper with linear piston and hardened chrome shaft
- 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-28-BR |
| Part Name | BR Series Coilovers |
| Vehicle | 1994-1995 BMW 540i |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Chassis Code | E34 |
| Damping Adjustment | 1-Way (30 levels) |
| Ride-Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Spring Rate - Front | 6 kg/mm |
| Spring Rate - Rear | 5 kg/mm |
| Spring Size - Front | 62-180-6K-S |
| Spring Size - Rear | 62-220-5K |
| Swift Springs - Front | 62-178-X |
| Swift Springs - Rear | 62-228-X |
| Top Mounts - Front | Camber Plates |
| Top Mounts - Rear | Reuses OEM Mounts |
| Rear Damping Extenders | Optional |
| Suspension Design - Front | True Coilover |
| Suspension Design - Rear | True Coilover |
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Fitment for BMW 540i coilovers
Fits the 1994-1995 BMW 540i RWD 55mm Front Strut. Each model year is listed below.