Product Details

These BC Racing RM Series coilovers fit the 2011-2015 Kia Optima (TF). They 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 TF chassis and refined until it balances ride quality with performance, the reason Optima 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. 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.

Since 2004, BC Racing has grown into one of the most trusted names in aftermarket coilovers, not by racing to the bottom on price, but by pairing that price with real build quality, deep customization options, and a damper design any suspension shop can rebuild instead of replacing. These Optima coilovers arrive tuned for the TF 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 W-05-RM
Part Name RM Series Coilovers
Vehicle 2011-2015 Kia Optima
Drivetrain FWD
Chassis Code TF
Damping Adjustment 1-Way (30 levels)
Ride-Height Adjustable Yes
Spring Rate - Front 6 kg/mm
Spring Rate - Rear 7 kg/mm
Spring Size - Front 62-200-6K
Spring Size - Rear 62-77-200-7K-V
Swift Springs - Front 62-203-X
Top Mounts - Front Camber Plates
Top Mounts - Rear Reuses OEM Mounts
Rear Damping Extenders Not Compatible
Suspension Design - Front True Coilover
Suspension Design - Rear Divorced
Notes
  • Hyundai Sonata models from 2010-2014 and Kia Optima models from 2011-2015 have optional OEM suspension configurations which change the orientation of the front strut swaybar link mounting tab.
  • The swaybar tab can be either parallel or perpendicular to the vehicle centerline.
  • Please verify the suspension type based upon the image showing the W-05 and M-13 orientations to order the corresponding kit.
Fitment for Kia Optima coilovers

Fits the 2011-2015 Kia Optima (TF). Each model year is listed below.

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
2011KiaOptimaFWDHyundai Sonata models from 2010-2014 and Kia Optima models from 2011-2015 have optional OEM suspension configurations which change the orientation of the front strut swaybar link mounting tab.; The swaybar tab can be either parallel or perpendicular to the vehicle centerline.; Please verify the suspension type based upon the image showing the W-05 and M-13 orientations to order the corresponding kit.
2012KiaOptimaFWDHyundai Sonata models from 2010-2014 and Kia Optima models from 2011-2015 have optional OEM suspension configurations which change the orientation of the front strut swaybar link mounting tab.; The swaybar tab can be either parallel or perpendicular to the vehicle centerline.; Please verify the suspension type based upon the image showing the W-05 and M-13 orientations to order the corresponding kit.
2013KiaOptimaFWDHyundai Sonata models from 2010-2014 and Kia Optima models from 2011-2015 have optional OEM suspension configurations which change the orientation of the front strut swaybar link mounting tab.; The swaybar tab can be either parallel or perpendicular to the vehicle centerline.; Please verify the suspension type based upon the image showing the W-05 and M-13 orientations to order the corresponding kit.
2014KiaOptimaFWDHyundai Sonata models from 2010-2014 and Kia Optima models from 2011-2015 have optional OEM suspension configurations which change the orientation of the front strut swaybar link mounting tab.; The swaybar tab can be either parallel or perpendicular to the vehicle centerline.; Please verify the suspension type based upon the image showing the W-05 and M-13 orientations to order the corresponding kit.
2015KiaOptimaFWDHyundai Sonata models from 2010-2014 and Kia Optima models from 2011-2015 have optional OEM suspension configurations which change the orientation of the front strut swaybar link mounting tab.; The swaybar tab can be either parallel or perpendicular to the vehicle centerline.; Please verify the suspension type based upon the image showing the W-05 and M-13 orientations to order the corresponding kit.

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