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BMW 2 Series and M2 Coilovers

You might have an F22 M240i, an F87 M2 Competition or the new G87. This page covers BMW 2 Series coilovers for five cars, from a rear-drive coupe to a front-drive Gran Coupe. We carry forty-one kits for them.

Not sure about Competition Package, xDrive or EDC? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Blue BMW M2 lowered on coilovers at an alpine hairpin on a bright summer afternoon
Coupe and Gran Coupe
BMW 2 Series and M2

Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.

Pick your 2 Series

Three checks for BMW 2 Series coilovers

Answer these and only a few kits will fit.

Competition Package

For F87 M2 coilovers, BC sells one kit for cars without the package and one for Competition cars.

Rear drive or xDrive

Both BC F22 kits are rear drive. The G42 BC kit is AWD, and the F44 BC kit is FWD.

EDC

KW and Solo-Werks sell kits for cars with EDC (electronic dampers). Öhlins sells cancellation kits separately.

BC Racing coilovers for the 2 Series and M2

Seven BC kits, one or two for each car

BC Racing makes five series for the BMW 2 Series and M2: BR, DS, ER, RM and ZX. Six of the seven BC kits come in all five. The G42 M240i kit comes in BR, DS and ER. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers Straight to the F87

Five BC series for the 2 Series

Here is what each BC series gives you.

BR and DS

BC Racing BR coilovers have one 30-click knob that sets compression and rebound together. DS has the same knob plus a digressive piston for firmer control.

RM

RM is an upside-down (inverted) monotube made for MacPherson strut cars.

ER and ZX

ER is an upright damper with a separate oil reservoir, and compression and rebound each have their own 30-click knob. BC calls ZX its "most track-tested" series.

Other brands for the 2 Series

Here is what the other brands make for these cars. Call 1-800-460-9106 to compare.

Bilstein

Bilstein has five F22 and F23 kits, in B12 and B14. Two are for xDrive cars.

Feal

Feal makes one F22/F23 kit and one F87 M2 kit.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto makes an F87 M2 kit with front end links.

Ksport

Ksport makes an M235i kit, a 228i and 230i kit, and an M2 Coupe kit.

KW

KW has thirteen kits, from the F22 to kits shared with the M340i and the G80 M3.

Öhlins

Öhlins makes Road & Track kits for the F22, F87, G42 and G87, plus three EDC cancellation kits.

Solo-Werks

Solo-Werks makes two F22 kits, with or without EDC. The kit without EDC is named RWD.

Swift Springs

Swift sells a G87 M2 spring set. It is springs only, not a coilover kit.

Example cars: 2017 M240i xDrive, 2020 M2 Competition, 2024 M2

2017 M240i xDrive with EDC

BC has no kit for an xDrive F22.

Kits to look at: KW F22 Coupe M235i, M240i AWD (xDrive) with EDC; Öhlins F22/F23 Road & Track (ask about EDC cancellation)
2020 M2 Competition

Pick the kit made for Competition cars.

Kits to look at: BC 2019-2021 M2 Competition Package RWD, KW M2, M2 Competition
2024 M2

Look at G87 kits, or KW's shared kit.

Kits to look at: BC M2 RWD G87, Öhlins M2 (G87) Road & Track

Every kit we carry, car by car

We start with the G87 and end with the F22. Each card shows the full kit name.

The current M2

Code: G87
Good to know: BC and Öhlins make G87 M2 coilovers, and KW's M3/M4 kit fits the 2023-24 M2 Base. KW's kit here is its G80 M3 and G82 M4 kit (its name says "Fits 23-24 M2 Base"). The Swift item is a spring set, not a coilover.

M240i and the G42

Code: G42
Good to know: BC's kit is for the M240i AWD, from 2022. All three KW kits are shared with the G20 M340i, and their names say "M240xi Sedan" for the G42. They differ by the G20's drive and by electronic dampers. Call us to confirm fit on a G42. Öhlins sells a Road & Track kit and a separate EDC cancellation kit. The cancellation kit's name says 2012-2018, so call us to confirm it for your car.

The first M2, Competition and CS

Code: F87, F8X
Good to know: BC has two kits: one for 2016 to 2018 cars without the Competition Package, and one for 2019 to 2021 Competition cars. KW has one kit for the M2 and M2 Competition. The name of Öhlins' Road & Track kit includes the CS, and its EDC cancellation kit is sold separately.

The first 2 Series: 228i, 230i, M235i, M240i

Code: F22, F23
Good to know: Both BC kits are rear drive, named "Non-M", and fit the F22 only. One has 3-bolt top mounts (2014 to 2015) and the other has 5-bolt top mounts. Top mounts are the plates that bolt the strut to the body. The 3-bolt kit lists the M235i, and the 5-bolt kit lists no engine. For an M240i or an F23 convertible, call us before ordering. KW has separate kits by engine, drive and EDC, and the EDC kits include cancellation. Solo-Werks' EDC kit includes a delete kit. Ksport's 228i and 230i kit does not fit xDrive or M-Sport cars.

Five 2 Series cars side by side

Model Years What decides the kit BC Racing series
G87 M2 2023 to 2025 Brand, and the KW kit is shared with the M3/M4 BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
G42 2 Series 2022 to 2025 Electronic dampers for KW. The BC kit is M240i AWD. BR, DS, ER
F44 Gran Coupe 2020 to 2024 BC only, FWD kit BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
F87 M2 2015 to 2021 Competition Package, for BC BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX
F22 and F23 2014 to 2021 Engine, drive, EDC, and top mount bolts for BC BR, DS, ER, RM, ZX

Before you buy: what 2 Series owners run into

These are the problems 2 Series owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means for your coilovers.

Limited camber and toe range once lowered
F87 M2, 2016 to 2021; G87 M2, 2023 to 2025

A suspension maker says lowering the F87 M2 sharply adds negative rear camber and toe-in. Specialists note the rear adjusters often give the camber or toe you want, not both, and front camber has little or no factory adjustment. A lowered M2 can run out of alignment range, wearing tires unevenly and unsettling the rear.

Before you install: Plan the alignment before the install, and budget for camber plates or adjustable rear arms if the car will run a big drop or see track use.

Tight front tire clearance once lowered
F87 M2 and M2 Competition, 2016 to 2021

F87 owners on Bimmerpost report front tires rubbing the fender liner when turning, including one on the stock 245/35 size, and wider fronts rubbing on the Competition. In one BMW M2 coilover install the front tire touched the spring. The springs were likely swapped front to rear. You have to pick ride height, camber and wheel offset together.

Before you install: At final ride height, turn the wheel lock to lock and check tire clearance to the liner and spring, and confirm the springs are not swapped.

Chassis error after the adaptive dampers come out
G87 M2, 2023 to 2025

A G87 owner got a chassis error after a spring install that cleared once he reseated a front strut damper connector. Coilovers without EDC disable it and bring up iDrive faults, and one kit maker says the cancellation kit is sold separately. These coilovers need a cancel module, and the wiring is easy to damage.

Before you install: Order the cancel or delete module with the kit if it is not included, and check the connectors at the strut tops before the first drive.

BMW M2 history

From the 2002 turbo to the M2

BMW introduced the first M2 as "the direct heir to the successful BMW 1 Series M Coupe."

  1. Roots
    Family treeBMW also called it "a descendant of the original E30 BMW M3 and the BMW 2002 turbo."
  2. Axles
    Borrowed partsThe M2 came "with the lightweight aluminium front and rear axles from the BMW M3/M4 models."
  3. G87
    Second M2BC, KW and Öhlins all list kits for the 2023 and newer car.

Questions about Competition kits, xDrive and the G87

Which BC kit fits my F87 M2?

It depends on the Competition Package. BC makes a 2016 to 2018 kit for cars without it and a 2019 to 2021 kit for Competition cars.

Is there a BC kit for an xDrive F22?

No. BC's two F22 kits are RWD only. KW, Öhlins and Bilstein list xDrive kits for these cars.

Does BC make a 2 Series Gran Coupe kit?

Yes, one for the F44. Its name says FWD, so call us about an xDrive car.

Can an M3 or M4 kit fit the G87 M2?

One KW kit does. The name of KW's G80/G82 kit says "Fits 23-24 M2 Base." BC and Öhlins sell their own G87 kits.

Can I put BMW 2 Series coilovers on a car with EDC?

Yes. KW sells EDC kits that include cancellation. Solo-Werks sells an EDC kit with a delete kit. Öhlins sells cancellation kits separately.

Does BC back these kits with a warranty?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. The other brands each set their own.

Bigger BMWs and guides

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. Does Your Car Have Adaptive Dampers? Keep Them, Cancel Them or Replace ThemKeep, cancel or replace the electronic dampers on your 2 Series. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your 2 Series. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a 2 Series you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your 2 Series. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the 2 Series is lower. BMW 4 Series and M4The next coupe up. BMW 3 Series F30The sedan of the F22 years. What are coilovers?The basics before you choose. How to install coiloversIncluding EDC cars. BC Racing for BMWBC's BMW kits.
Tell us about the Competition Package, xDrive or EDC, and we will help you pick the right BMW 2 Series coilovers

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