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BMW 7 Series Coilovers

On BMW's flagship, air ride, EDC and self-leveling matter as much as the year. We carry sixteen sets of BMW 7 Series coilovers, from the E32 through the F01 and F02, so check which of those options your car has first.

Not sure which options your 7 left the factory with? Call 1-800-460-9106 with your VIN and we will check.

Blue BMW 740iL E38 lowered on coilovers on an opera house plaza at night

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.

BMW 7 Series coilovers: check air ride, EDC and self-leveling

Settle these three before you pick coilovers for the 7.

Air ride

BC's F02 kit is made for cars with the factory air ride. Four other kits, from KW and Ksport, do not fit cars with air suspension.

EDC and Adaptive Drive

KW sells kits for cars with EDC (electronic dampers), with a delete unit, and kits for cars without.

Self-leveling

The Bilstein kits are for cars without self-leveling. Ksport's E65-era kit name notes that electronic self-leveling is unavailable.

BC Racing coilovers for the 7 Series

Four BC kits, E38 to F02

BC Racing coilovers for the BMW 7 Series come in three series: BR, DS and RM. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US. RM comes only on the E38 kit, and BC has no kit for the E32.

See all BC Racing coilovers F01 and F02 kits

The three BC series for these cars

Here is what each BC series does.

BR adjusts compression and rebound together on one 30-click knob.

DS has the same adjustment as BR, plus a digressive piston.

RM is an inverted (upside-down) monotube for MacPherson struts. It comes on the E38 kit only.

Other brands for the 7 Series

Here is how many kits each brand makes. Call 1-800-460-9106 and we will compare them with you.

Bilstein

Bilstein makes four B12 kits, three of them for the E32.

Ksport

Ksport makes two E38 kits, plus an E65-era kit.

KW makes five kits from the E38 through the F01. EDC or Adaptive Drive decides which one fits.

Example 7 Series cars and the kits that fit

2000 740iL without air suspension

Four brands make a kit for it; Bilstein's kit also needs a car without electronic or self-leveling suspension.

Kits to look at: BC 7 Series RWD (E38), KW 7 Series E38, Bilstein 740iL (E38), Ksport 740i, 740iL (E38)

2006 750Li

Ksport's kit name lists this model.

Kits to look at: BC 7 Series RWD (E65 & E66), Ksport 7 Series (E65/E66/E67/E68)

2012 F02 with air ride

Only one coilover kit we carry fits this car.

Kit to look at: BC 7 Series (With OEM Air Ride), F02

Every kit we carry, across four generations

They are listed newest first. Each card shows the full product name.

Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.

Fifth 7 Series, with or without air ride

Code: F01, F02

Good to know: BC sells an F02 kit named "With OEM Air Ride" and an F01 RWD kit named "Without OEM Air Ride - Swift Front Only," both in BR or DS. KW's two F01 2WD kits do not fit the 760i or air suspension, and come with or without Adaptive Drive support; the Adaptive Drive kit comes with an EDC delete unit.

Fourth-generation 7 Series

Code: E65, E66; E67, E68 (in Ksport kit names)

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2002 to 2008 BMW 7 Series — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2002 to 2008 BMW 7 Series. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC's RWD kit names the E65 and E66, says "Swift Rear Only," and comes in BR or DS. KW's two E65 kits differ by EDC; the EDC kit includes a delete unit. Ksport's kit name covers the 745i to 760Li and adds "Electronic Self-Levelling Unavailable."

The 1990s E38 sedan

Code: E38

BC Racing coilover kit for the 1995 to 2001 BMW 7 Series — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 1995 to 2001 BMW 7 Series. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC's RWD kit comes in BR, DS or RM. KW offers one kit for all models. Ksport makes separate 740i/740iL and 750i/750iL kits, neither for cars with air suspension. Bilstein's B12 kit names the 740iL and 740i, for cars without electronic or self-leveling suspension.

E32 kits, from Bilstein only

Code: E32

Good to know: Bilstein makes three B12 kits, split by engine and year. The 735i kits are for cars without electronic or self-leveling suspension; the 740i kit is for cars without self-leveling. BC makes no kit this old.

E32 to F02 compared

Car	Years	What decides the kit	BC Racing series
F01 and F02	2009 to 2015	Air ride (BC); Adaptive Drive (KW)	BR, DS
E65 and E66	2002 to 2008	EDC (KW)	BR, DS
E38	1995 to 2001	Engine (Ksport); no air ride (Ksport)	BR, DS, RM
E32	1987 to 1994	Bilstein only; engine and year	No BC kit

Before you buy: the 7 Series on coilovers

Lowered 7 Series BMWs are rare, and rarer still are owners who write about them. Most of these flagships are driven as built, so we could not find a coilover problem reported in more than one reliable place. The page above already covers what matters most: air ride, EDC and self-leveling on your exact car. BC Racing lists kits from the E38 on, and if your 7 Series is unusual, a call to us is the fastest way to a sure answer.

7 Series history

How BMW's flagship began

BMW Group Classic writes: "In May 1977, a successor was introduced for the Grand Class (Große Klasse) from BMW in the form of the 7 Series."

1977

Where it started"This was the forebear of the flagship model series."
745i

Six-cylinder turboBMW Group Classic names "the BMW 745i powered by a muscular six-cylinder turbo engine generating 252 hp."

Questions owners ask about these cars

My car has air springs. Can I get BMW 7 Series coilovers?

For the F02, yes: BC's kit is named "With OEM Air Ride." KW's F01 kits do not fit cars with air suspension, and neither do Ksport's E38 kits.

What about EDC or Adaptive Drive?

KW sells bundles with an EDC delete unit for the E65 and the F01 with Adaptive Drive, plus kits for cars without it.

Does anything cover the 760i or 760Li?

Ksport's E65-era kit name includes the 760i and 760Li. KW's E65 kits say all models, and BC's E65 and E66 kit name lists no engine, so call us to confirm. KW's F01 kits do not fit the 760i.

Which BC Racing series fit the 7?

Every BC kit here comes in BR or DS. The E38 kit also offers RM.

Do you have coilovers for an E32?

Bilstein lists three B12 kits for the 735i and 740i. BC, KW and Ksport make none, so these are the only E32 coilovers we carry.

Does a BC 7 Series kit carry a warranty?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. KW, Bilstein and Ksport publish separate terms.

Related BMWs and guides

Coilover Kits by CarSee every car page we have. Does Your Car Have Adaptive Dampers? Keep Them, Cancel Them or Replace ThemKeep, cancel or replace the electronic dampers on your 7 Series. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a 7 Series you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your 7 Series. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the 7 Series is lower. BMW 5 Series and M5BMW's next sedan size down. BMW X5 and X6The big BMW SUVs. How to install coiloversStep-by-step install for a typical kit. BC Racing for BMWEvery BC kit we carry for BMW.

Tell us your 7's factory options, and we will find the kit that fits

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