Product Details

BC Racing ER Series Coilovers for the 2002-2006 MINI Cooper (RE16) put race-grade adjustability in reach of the serious track-day driver, with independent compression and rebound tuning at every corner. Every kit is extensively tested on the Cooper RE16 chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance, the reason Cooper coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.

ER Series kits run a linear twin-piston design in a mono-tube body, with compression and rebound on separate external adjusters. That lets you fine-tune chassis balance corner by corner, stiffer front for turn-in, softer rear for exit grip, whatever the session calls for. 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 Cooper coilovers arrive tuned for the RE16 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 (top of damper)
  • 30-level compression adjustment (external reservoir)
  • 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 T-01-ER
Part Name ER Series Coilovers
Vehicle 2002-2006 MINI Cooper
Drivetrain FWD
Chassis Code RE16
Damping Adjustment 2-Way (30 levels rebound/30 levels compression)
Ride-Height Adjustable Yes
Spring Rate - Front 5.5 kg/mm
Spring Rate - Rear 5 kg/mm
Spring Size - Front 62-170-5.5K-S
Spring Size - Rear 62-170-5K
Swift Springs - Front 62-178-X
Swift Springs - Rear 62-178-X
Top Mounts - Front Camber Plates
Top Mounts - Rear Pillowball Mounts (no camber adjustment)
Rear Damping Extenders Not Compatible
Suspension Design - Front True Coilover
Suspension Design - Rear True Coilover
Notes
  • The ER Series is not available in Extreme-Low configuration.

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
2002MiniCooperFWD
2003MiniCooperFWD
2004MiniCooperFWD
2005MiniCooperFWD
2006MiniCooperFWD

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    Chris R.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Very pleased

    Customer service seems to be on point, I got immediate responses when I had questions regarding my order. Considering mine was a custom order 6 weeks is a quick turn around coming from the other side of the earth. I recently installed the coilovers on my car and the ride on the street is great! Very well tuned for my specific needs, I can only imagine they're going to be even better on track once I can dial them in. Over all I'm very pleased with my purchase, I've seen it said that the ERs are good for the price, I say they're on par with some other more pricey options out there. I wasn't sure I made the right decision going with BC not having ANY experience with the brand but I'm glad I did. Now for the long term test.

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