Product Details

These Fortune Auto 500 Series coilovers fit the 1999-2006 BMW 3 Series RWD.

The Fortune Auto 500 Series Coilovers for the 1999-2006 BMW 3 Series RWD (E46) deliver the perfect balance of daily driving comfort and track-ready performance. These E46 3 coilovers feature Fortune Auto's Generation 8 monotube damper technology with 24-step adjustable damping, giving you full control over your BMW 3 Series RWD suspension setup. Custom-built and dyno-tested in the USA, every set is matched specifically for your E46 and backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

Generation 8 Technology

  • High Flow Digressive™ Pistons — Lightweight billet construction for maximum damper sensitivity and the perfect balance of comfort and control
  • Radial Bearing Mounts — Koyo Japan bearings for noise-free operation and smoother steering response (MacPherson applications)
  • Premium Chrome Silicon Springs — Superior alloy for better performance, longevity, and ride quality
  • Bright Dip Anodized Components — Chemical polishing process that protects against corrosion and oxidation
  • Laser Etched Hardware — Top plates, spring perches, and locking rings labeled with hex key sizes for easy setup

Features

  • FA Synthetic Shock Oil
  • High Flow Digressive Piston Technology™
  • Lower Mount Locking Ring Clamps
  • Radial Bearing Mounts Standard on MacPherson Applications
  • Premium Chrome Silicon Springs
  • Custom Built and Dyno Tested
  • 5 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
  • 24-Step Adjustable Dampers
  • Monotube Damper with High Pressure Nitrogen
  • T6 6061 Aluminum Mounts and Camber Plates
  • Rebuildable and Revalveable at our Facility in the USA
  • Modularity – Upgradeable to 2-Way or 3-Way Canister

Specifications

Part Number FA500-E46
Part Name 500 Series Coilovers
Vehicle 1999-2006 BMW 3 Series RWD
Chassis Code E46
Drivetrain RWD
Spring Rate - Front 8 Kg/mm
Spring Rate - Rear 10 Kg/mm
Custom Spring Rates Available? Yes - Front and Rear
Top Mounts - Front Pillowball Camber Plate
Top Mounts - Rear Steel
Suspension Design - Front True Coilover
Suspension Design - Rear Divorced
Notes Separate Style Rear

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
1999BMW323CiRWDSeparate Style Rear
1999BMW323iRWDSeparate Style Rear
1999BMW323isRWDSeparate Style Rear
1999BMW325CiRWDSeparate Style Rear
1999BMW325iRWDSeparate Style Rear
1999BMW328CiRWDSeparate Style Rear
1999BMW328iRWDSeparate Style Rear
1999BMW330CiRWDSeparate Style Rear
1999BMW330iRWDSeparate Style Rear
2000BMW323CiRWDSeparate Style Rear
2000BMW323iRWDSeparate Style Rear
2000BMW323isRWDSeparate Style Rear
2000BMW325CiRWDSeparate Style Rear
2000BMW325iRWDSeparate Style Rear
2000BMW328CiRWDSeparate Style Rear
2000BMW328iRWDSeparate Style Rear
2000BMW330CiRWDSeparate Style Rear
2000BMW330iRWDSeparate Style Rear
2001BMW323CiRWDSeparate Style Rear
2001BMW323iRWDSeparate Style Rear

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