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BMW X1, X2, X3 and X4 Coilovers

On most of these BMWs, including the X3, the KW kits split in two depending on whether the car has adaptive (electronic) dampers. Start with the model and chassis code, then check the dampers. Half the BC kit names here also say Swift Springs are not available. BC Racing is listed first in every section.

Not sure if you have EDC (electronic dampers)? Call 1-800-460-9106 with your VIN.

Blue BMW X3 lowered on coilovers on a mountain lodge driveway on an autumn afternoon

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.

Three checks: chassis code, dampers and drive

We carry forty-one kits across ten chassis codes.

Chassis code

Most kit names include one, from the first E83 X3 to the 2025 G45. Send us your VIN if you are unsure of yours.

Adaptive dampers

KW sells kits with and without EDC or electronic dampers. Only the "with" kits include a cancellation kit.

Drive

KW makes separate X1 and X2 kits by drive, and BC does the same for the E84 X1. Match the drive in the kit name.

BC Racing coilovers for the X models

Twelve BC kits for the smaller X cars

BC Racing makes three series for the BMW X1, X2, X3 and X4: BR, DS and RM. BR and DS are on all twelve BC kits. RM is on the X1 kits and the X3 F25 kit. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers The X3 F25 kits

BC's BR, DS and RM series

Here is how the three BC series differ.

BC Racing BR coilovers use one 30-click knob for compression and rebound together.

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

RM is BC's inverted (upside-down) monotube, made for MacPherson strut cars. It comes on the X1 and X3 F25 kits.

Six BC kit names here say "Swift Springs Not Available." For the others, ask us before adding springs through Custom Build for BC Coilovers.

Three more brands for the smaller X cars

Call 1-800-460-9106 with any question about them.

KW makes twenty kits, with one for every chassis on this page except the newest X1, the X2 U10 and the X3 G45.

Bilstein

Bilstein makes seven B12 Pro-Kits for the X1 E84, X3 E83 and F25, and X4 F26.

Ksport

Ksport makes two kits, one for the X1 F48 sDrive and one for the X3 F25 xDrive.

Kits for a daily X3, a weekend X3 M and a used X1

Daily X3

Find the chassis code first, then check the dampers.

Kits to look at: BC for your X3 chassis, or the KW kit that matches your dampers. No kit is listed for a 2024 X3.

X3 M or X4 M

Two kits fit both cars.

Kits to look at: BC X3 M and X4 M (2020 to 2022), KW F97/F98 with the Competition Package

Used X1 E84

Check whether it is RWD or xDrive first.

Kits to look at: BC RWD Only or xDrive, KW sDrive or xDrive, Bilstein B12

All forty-one coilover kits, by model

They run X1, X2, X3, the M cars, then X4. The names on the cards are shortened from the full product names.

Newest X1, with one BC kit

Chassis: Not in the kit names

Good to know: The only kit is BC's, named FWD, in BR, DS and RM. Call us to confirm it fits your car before you order.

BC Racing2022+ X1, FWDSeries: BR, DS, RMSee price and details

X1 F48, front drive or xDrive

Chassis: F48

Good to know: BC's FWD/xDrive kit says "Swift Springs Not Available" in its name. KW makes separate kits for 2WD and AWD, and for cars with or without electronic dampers. Only its kits with electronic dampers include an EDC cancellation kit. Ksport's kit is sDrive, 2016 to 2018.

X1 E84, the rear-drive X1

Chassis: E84

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2013 to 2015 BMW X1 — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2013 to 2015 BMW X1. Photo: BC Racing.

Good to know: BC sells an RWD-only kit and an xDrive kit. KW makes separate RWD sDrive and AWD xDrive kits. Both Bilstein kits are for cars without self-leveling suspension.

X2: F39 and U10

Chassis: F39, U10

Good to know: KW has four F39 kits, by 2WD or AWD and by electronic dampers; the ones for cars with dampers include an EDC cancellation kit. BC has one U10 AWD kit, 2024 to 2025.

X3 G01 and the 2025 G45

Chassis: G01, G45

Good to know: BC's G01 kit says "Swift Springs Not Available"; its G45 AWD kit is listed for 2025 on. KW makes separate G01 kits by electronic dampers.

X3 F25 kits from four brands

Chassis: F25

Good to know: BC's xDrive kit is BR, DS or RM and says "Swift Springs Not Available." KW makes separate kits by EDC. Both Bilstein kits are for cars without electronic suspension, and one includes the 2015 to 2017 sDrive28i.

The first X3, E83

Chassis: E83

Good to know: BC's xDrive kit comes in BR and DS. Bilstein's kit is for cars without air suspension and names the engines it fits.

X3 M and X4 M

Chassis: F97, F98

Good to know: BC's kit covers both cars, 2020 to 2022, and says "Swift Springs Not Available." KW's kit includes the Competition Package.

X4 G02, the second X4

Chassis: G02

Good to know: BC's kit says "Swift Springs Not Available." KW makes separate kits by electronic dampers.

X4 F26, the first X4

Chassis: F26

Good to know: KW makes separate kits by EDC. Bilstein has two kits, both naming the 2016 M40i; one is for cars without electronic suspension.

Ten chassis groups compared

Car	Years	What decides the kit	BC Racing series
X1, 2022 on	2022 on	BC only	BR, DS, RM
X1 F48	2016 to 2023	2WD or AWD; electronic dampers (KW)	BR, DS, RM
X1 E84	2013 to 2017	RWD or xDrive (BC, KW)	BR, DS, RM
X2	2018 to 2025	2WD or AWD; electronic dampers (KW)	BR, DS
X3 G01 and G45	2018 on	Electronic dampers (KW)	BR, DS
X3 F25	2011 to 2017	EDC (KW); electronic suspension (Bilstein)	BR, DS, RM
X3 E83	2004 to 2010	Air suspension (Bilstein)	BR, DS
X3 M and X4 M	2018 to 2023	Just the brand you pick	BR, DS
X4 G02	2018 to 2022	Electronic dampers (KW)	BR, DS
X4 F26	2015 to 2018	EDC (KW)	BR, DS

Before you buy: what BMW X1 to X4 owners run into

What BMW X1 to X4 owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each point means for your coilover suspension.

Firm, harsh factory ride on the first X3

X3 E83, 2004 to 2010

Owners on Xoutpost describe every E83 as firm, worst over low speed and repeated bumps, with Sport and M Sport cars the stiffest. Some say 2007 and later cars ride noticeably better. One review calls the ride harsh, especially on big wheels. Many owners want a better ride, so damping range matters more than drop.

Before you install: Tell us whether your E83 has the sport package and what wheel size you run, and start with a soft damping setting and a modest drop.

Error messages when electronic dampers are removed

X3 G01 and X4 G02 with adaptive (EDC) dampers, 2018 to 2023

BMW parts specialists note that disabling EDC on these cars brings up error messages or faults on the iDrive screen and persistent trouble codes unless a cancellation module is fitted. A coilover kit for a non EDC car will physically bolt in, but the dash will complain if the car was built with electronic dampers.

Before you install: Confirm with your VIN whether the car has EDC before ordering, and pick the kit that includes the cancellation module if it does.

X3 history

Where the first one was built and when it went on sale

Automotive Industries reported in 2003 that the "X3 goes on sale in the U.S. on Thanksgiving Day," with first deliveries in February 2004.

Graz

Magna Steyr"BMW X3 is built by Magna Steyr, at its Graz, Austria, assembly plant."
xDrive

Four-wheel drive"The X3 and the 2004 X5 feature BMW's new xDrive four-wheel-drive system."

That first X3 is the E83 on this page. The X1, X2 and X4 came later, and all three have kits here too.

Questions about EDC, Swift Springs and the M cars

Which kits suit an X3 with adaptive dampers?

KW sells F25 kits "with EDC" and G01 kits "with electronic dampers," each with a cancellation kit. Bilstein's F25 kits are for cars without electronic suspension.

Can I add Swift Springs to a BC kit for my X3?

Not on the F25 or G01. Those BC kit names, and the X4, X3 M, X4 M and 2016 to 2022 X1 kit names, say "Swift Springs Not Available."

Which BC series can I get on these BMWs?

All twelve BC kits come in BR and DS. RM comes on the X1 kits and the X3 F25 kit.

Will any of these BMW X3 coilovers fit the M40i?

We have no BMW X3 M40i coilovers on this page. Two Bilstein X4 kit names include the 2016 M40i. Call us about yours.

Does the X1 E84 need a different kit for xDrive?

Yes, at BC and KW. BC sells an "RWD Only" kit and an xDrive kit; KW makes separate RWD sDrive and AWD xDrive kits.

What is the warranty on BC kits?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. Ask us about KW, Bilstein or Ksport terms.

BMW pages 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 X1. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your X1. Coilovers for Trucks, SUVs and Raised BuildsCoilovers on a taller, heavier car like the X1. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on an X1 you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your X1. BMW X5 and X6The bigger X models. BMW 3 Series F30The sedan the F25 X3 lived alongside. Adjustable vs. non-adjustable coiloversHow to choose how much adjustment you need. How to install coiloversWhat an install involves. BC Racing for BMWEvery BC kit we carry for BMW.

Send us your chassis code, dampers and drive

We take calls weekdays, 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern. A VIN settles the EDC question.

Call 1-800-460-9106