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BC Racing RM Series Coilovers for the 2000-2005 Ford Focus MK1 (DAW) are purpose-built for McPherson-strut cars that see serious track time, with an inverted mono-tube damper engineered to outlast a hard season of lateral loads. Every kit is extensively tested on the DAW chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance, the reason Focus MK1 (Excl. Wagon) coilovers from BC Racing are the best-selling adjustable kits in their segment worldwide.

The RM Series inverts the mono-tube damper on strut-equipped chassis, putting the heavy internals where the lateral loads are worst. A wider piston shaft than conventional uprights means more consistent damping on long sessions and more fatigue life before rebuild. 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 Focus MK1 (Excl. Wagon) coilovers arrive tuned for the DAW 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
  • Inverted mono-tube damper (front) with oversized 46 mm piston shaft
  • Handles higher lateral loads on McPherson-strut applications
  • 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 E-07-RM
Part Name RM Series Coilovers
Vehicle 2000-2005 Ford Focus MK1
Drivetrain FWD
Chassis Code DAW
Damping Adjustment 1-Way (30 levels)
Ride-Height Adjustable Yes
Spring Rate - Front 5.5 kg/mm
Spring Rate - Rear 4.5 kg/mm
Spring Size - Front 62-170-5.5K
Spring Size - Rear 62-85-165-4.5K-V
Swift Springs - Front 62-178-X
Swift Springs - Rear Not Applicable
Camber Plates - Front Included
Camber Plates - Rear Not Applicable
Rear Damping Extenders Not Compatible
Suspension Design - Front True Coilover
Suspension Design - Rear Divorced
Notes
  • Excludes Wagon variant.

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
2000FordFocusFWDExcludes Wagon variant.
2001FordFocusFWDExcludes Wagon variant.
2002FordFocusFWDExcludes Wagon variant.
2003FordFocusFWDExcludes Wagon variant.
2004FordFocusFWDExcludes Wagon variant.
2005FordFocusFWDExcludes Wagon variant.

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