Product Details

BC Racing BR Series Coilovers for the 1995-2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan (E39) 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 E39 chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance — the reason 5 Series Sedan 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. 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'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 5 Series Sedan coilovers arrive tuned for the E39 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 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-06-BR
Part Name BR Series Coilovers
Vehicle 1995-2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan
Drivetrain RWD
Chassis Code E39
Damping Adjustment 1-Way (30 levels)
Ride-Height Adjustable Yes
Spring Rate - Front 5 kg/mm
Spring Rate - Rear 4.5 kg/mm
Spring Size - Front 62-210-5K
Spring Size - Rear 62-250-4.5K
Swift Springs - Front 62-203-X
Swift Springs - Rear 62-254-X
Camber Plates - Front Included
Camber Plates - Rear Not Applicable
Suspension Design - Front True Coilover
Suspension Design - Rear True Coilover
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan RWD (E39)
  • 1996 BMW 5 Series Sedan RWD (E39)
  • 1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan RWD (E39)
  • 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan RWD (E39)
  • 1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan RWD (E39)
  • 2000 BMW 5 Series Sedan RWD (E39)
  • 2001 BMW 5 Series Sedan RWD (E39)
  • 2002 BMW 5 Series Sedan RWD (E39)
  • 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan RWD (E39)

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