Product Details

BC Racing ER Series Coilovers for the 2017-2021 BMW 230i RWD (F22) 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 RWD chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance, the reason 230i 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. The off-the-shelf setup from BC Racing is deliberately balanced, spring rates and valving chosen so the kit feels comfortable day-to-day without giving up performance when you push it. Drivers who want a different recipe can spec Swift Springs, custom spring rates, or fully custom valving at checkout; BC will tune the dampers to match, which is a depth of customization most brands only offer on their top-tier kits.

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 230i coilovers arrive tuned for the RWD 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 I-158-ER
Part Name ER Series Coilovers
Vehicle 2017-2021 BMW 230i
Drivetrain RWD
Chassis Code F22
Damping Adjustment 2-Way (30 levels rebound/30 levels compression)
Ride-Height Adjustable Yes
Spring Rate - Front 5.5 kg/mm
Spring Rate - Rear 5.5 kg/mm
Camber Plates - Front Included
Camber Plates - Rear Not Applicable
Suspension Design - Front True Coilover
Suspension Design - Rear True Coilover
Notes
  • Damping Extenders are not compatible.
  • Fits RWD F22 only.
  • Fits 5-Bolt Top Mounts
  • The ER Series is not available in Extreme-Low configuration.
  • Excludes M models.
  • True-Rear coilover conversion replaces the factory divorced shock-and-spring with a single coilover unit.
Vehicle Fitment
  • 2017 BMW 230i RWD (F22)
  • 2018 BMW 230i RWD (F22)
  • 2019 BMW 230i RWD (F22)
  • 2020 BMW 230i RWD (F22)
  • 2021 BMW 230i RWD (F22)

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