Product Details

The Riaction GT1 Coilovers for the 1985-1992 BMW 3 Series E30 deliver a premium, adjustable suspension upgrade built for drivers who want more from their 3 Series E30 than the factory setup can offer. These BMW 3 Series coilovers are engineered to pair street comfort with canyon and track capability, giving you the stance, handling, and adjustability you've been chasing without compromising daily driveability. Whether you track your E30 3 Series on weekends or log daily miles, this E30 coilover kit dials in ride height and damping to match how you actually use the car.

Every GT1 set features a monotube damper with 32 levels of damping adjustment, so you can tune ride quality to match the road, the weather, or your driving mood. Full-length ride-height adjustment separates preload from ride height — meaning you can drop the 3 Series E30 to the height you want while preserving spring travel and shock stroke. Riaction coilovers for the 1985-1992 BMW 3 Series are fully rebuildable and backed by a 2-year warranty, making the GT1 a long-term suspension investment rather than a disposable upgrade.

GT1 Series Technology

  • Monotube linear damper with seamless 52mm electroplated carbon steel body
  • 32-level damping adjustment (1-Way)
  • 44mm CNC-machined 6061 aluminum high-flow piston
  • 20mm piston rod for MacPherson applications / 14mm for non-MacPherson
  • SAE9254 cold-wound linear main springs
  • Multi-thickness valving shims for consistent damping
  • Polyurethane oil seals and 7.5W suspension fluid
  • Low-gas-pressure design for improved compliance
  • Fully rebuildable — built to be serviced, not replaced

Features

  • Full-length ride-height adjustment (preload-independent)
  • 32 levels of damping adjustment
  • Front camber adjustment via pillowball top mounts
  • Optional Swift Springs upgrade (sold separately)
  • 2-year limited warranty
Specifications
Part Number BM-009-LT
Part Name Riaction GT1 Coilovers
Vehicle 1985-1992 BMW 3 Series
Chassis Code E30
Drivetrain RWD
Adjustment Type 1-Way
Ride-Height Adjustable Yes
Spring Rate - Front 6 Kg/mm
Spring Rate - Rear 5 Kg/mm
Top Mounts - Front Pillowball with camber plate
Top Mounts - Rear OEM
Camber Plates - Front Yes
Camber Plates - Rear No
Suspension Design - Front True Coilover
Suspension Design - Rear Divorced

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
1985BMW318iRWD
1985BMW318isRWD
1985BMW325esRWD
1985BMW325iRWD
1985BMW325isRWD
1986BMW318iRWD
1986BMW318isRWD
1986BMW325esRWD
1986BMW325iRWD
1986BMW325isRWD
1987BMW318iRWD
1987BMW318isRWD
1987BMW325esRWD
1987BMW325iRWD
1987BMW325isRWD
1988BMW318iRWD
1988BMW318isRWD
1988BMW325esRWD
1988BMW325iRWD
1988BMW325isRWD

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