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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Coilovers

Start with your Evo's number: VIII, IX, X, or one of the early cars brought over from Japan. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution coilovers come in four kit families that cover all ten Evos, and BC Racing makes all seven series we carry for each family.

Tell us your Evo number at 1-800-460-9106.

White Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX lowered on coilovers on a forest road on an overcast morning

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.

Ten Evos, four kit families

Mitsubishi counts ten generations. For coilovers, they fall into four kit families.

I to VI

The early cars fall into two families: I to III, then IV to VI. Mitsubishi did not sell these new in the US; the first US Evo was the VIII.

VII, VIII and IX

All three are the CT9A chassis. Most brands make one kit for all three, but TEIN and Ksport make separate VIII and IX kits.

The Evo X was the last Evolution, chassis CZ4A. It has nine sets of Evo X coilovers, from every brand on this page except Bilstein.

BC Racing, Evo I to Evo X

Every BC series for all four Evo families

BC Racing makes its Lancer Evolution kits in seven series: BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR and ZX. That is every BC series we carry, and each of the four Evo kits comes in all seven. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

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Seven series for every Evo

Every family gets the same choice. Here is what each series does:

BR and DS

On BC Racing BR coilovers, one 30-click knob sets compression and rebound together. DS adds a digressive piston for firmer control. Most street Evos start with one of these.

RM turns the shock upside down. It is a single-tube design built for strut suspension, still with one 30-click knob for both.

ER keeps the shock upright and adds an external reservoir. Compression and rebound each get their own 30 clicks, set separately.

HM combines RM and ER, so you set compression and rebound separately. It ships with Swift Springs on most cars.

ZR has "30-click rebound, 15-click low-speed compression and 12-click high-speed compression," with Swift Springs on most cars.

ZX is the series BC calls its "most track-tested." Give us a call if your Evo does time attack or track days.

For series other than HM and ZR, order Swift Springs through the Custom Build for BC Coilovers product page.

Öhlins, KW, TEIN, Fortune Auto and more

Eight more brands make Evo coilovers. Call with questions: 1-800-460-9106.

Öhlins

Öhlins has three Road & Track kits, from the CN9A and CP9A cars through the CZ4A.

KW has two kits: a CT9A kit for 2001 to 2007, and an Evo 10 kit for 2008 to 2015.

TEIN

TEIN has eight kits. The VIII and IX each get Street Basis Z, Flex Z and Mono Sport; the X gets Flex Z and Mono Sport.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto kits are hand-assembled in Powhatan, Virginia. There is one kit per family, each named with chassis codes.

Feal

Feal makes one kit for each of the four families.

Bilstein

Bilstein has one B14 PSS kit, listed for 2003 to 2006 CT9A cars.

Ksport

Ksport has six kits, with separate kits for the IV and for the V and VI, and for the VIII and the IX.

Swift Springs

Swift has two spring sets: one listed for the MR versions of the 2005 to 2007 cars, one for the 2008 to 2016 Evo X.

Kits for daily, rallycross or time attack use

Daily Evo

Keep the drop modest, and check height again once the car settles.

Kits to look at: BC Racing DS or BR, Ksport, Bilstein B14 (CT9A), TEIN Street Basis Z

Loose surfaces

For gravel and rallycross, call us about ride height and travel before you order. We will go through the kits for your car with you.

Talk to us first: this goes for every family on this page

Time attack

For a quicker lap, get the height right for the circuit first. BC's ER, HM and ZR adjust compression and rebound independently.

Kits to look at: BC Racing ZX, ZR or HM, KW, TEIN Mono Sport, Öhlins Road & Track

Lancer Evolution coilover kits by family, X first

We carry thirty-four kits in four families. Every card links to the product page.

Evo X (CZ4A)

Chassis: CZ4A

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2008 to 2015 Mitsubishi EVO X — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2008 to 2015 Mitsubishi EVO X. Photo: BC Racing.

Number check: The years in kit names differ a little: BC and KW stop at 2015, Fortune Auto, Feal, Ksport, TEIN and Swift at 2016, and Öhlins starts at 2007. Ksport names its kit "Evolution" with no number; the rest say Evo X.

Evo VII, VIII and IX (CT9A)

Chassis: CT9A

BC Racing coilover kit for the 2002 to 2007 Mitsubishi EVO VII, VIII, IX — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 2002 to 2007 Mitsubishi EVO VII, VIII, IX. Photo: BC Racing.

Number check: Most brands cover all three with one kit. TEIN and Ksport make separate VIII and IX kits, and TEIN and Swift name the MR. Bilstein's B14 PSS kit is listed for 2003 to 2006.

Evo IV, V and VI (CN9A, CP9A)

Chassis: CN9A, CP9A

BC Racing coilover kit for the 1996 to 2001 Mitsubishi EVO IV, V, VI — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 1996 to 2001 Mitsubishi EVO IV, V, VI. Photo: BC Racing.

Number check: BC, Öhlins, Fortune Auto and Feal each cover all three. Ksport makes one kit for the IV and another for the V and VI.

Evo I, II and III (CD9A, CE9A)

Chassis: CD9A, CE9A

BC Racing coilover kit for the 1992 to 1995 Mitsubishi EVO I, II, III — **BC Racing kit**The BC Racing coilover kit listed for the 1992 to 1995 Mitsubishi EVO I, II, III. Photo: BC Racing.

Number check: There are four kits, each listed for all three early Evos.

Four Evo families compared

Family	Years in kit names	What decides the kit	BC Racing series
Evo X	2007 to 2016, by kit name	Kit names do not split it	BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR, ZX
Evo VII, VIII, IX	2001 to 2007	VIII or IX (TEIN, Ksport); MR versions (TEIN, Swift)	BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR, ZX
Evo IV, V, VI	1996 to 2001	IV, or V and VI (Ksport)	BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR, ZX
Evo I, II, III	1992 to 1995	Kit names do not split it	BR, DS, ER, RM, HM, ZR, ZX

Before you buy: what Evo owners run into

These are the problems Evo owners report most often on forums and in recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means for your coilovers.

Roll center and bump steer on big drops

Evo VIII and IX (CT9A, 2003 to 2006) and Evo X (CZ4A, 2008 to 2015)

MotoIQ's Evo X project notes that lowering drops the front roll center more than the center of gravity, so the car loses camber in roll. Fixing it with longer ball joints needs longer tie rod ends to avoid bump steer. Adjusters are sold for the VIII, IX and X. Go too low and the bad geometry costs you grip.

Before you install: Keep the front drop modest on a street car. If you go lower, budget for roll center adjusters, matching tie rod ends and an alignment.

Recall: front cross member corrosion

Evo VIII and IX, 2003 to 2006

Mitsubishi's 2016 recall (NHTSA 16V458, about 174,000 cars) includes the 2003 to 2006 Evolution. Road salt can corrode the front cross member at the lower arm mounts, and an arm can detach. It covers salt-belt states and D.C. A weak arm mount must be repaired before the car is lowered and driven hard.

Before you install: Check the VIN for the open recall and inspect the cross member at both lower arm mounts, especially on cars from the Northeast or Midwest.

Evo history

Ten generations, three in the US

Mitsubishi says the Lancer Evolution ran to ten generations, and three were sold in the US over 12 years.

1992

The first EvoOur earliest Evo kits are listed from 1992.
2003

Evo VIII arrivesThis was the first Evolution sold at US dealers, with a 271 hp turbocharged 2.0-liter and full-time AWD. Sales began that February.
2015

Final EditionMitsubishi limited US sales to 1,600, with Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs at all four corners.

There are ten Evo numbers and four kit families. Read the badge on your car and you will have just a few kits to pick from.

Evo questions, by number

Is an Evo VIII kit the same as an Evo IX kit?

For the CT9A cars, most brands sell a single kit. TEIN and Ksport make separate VIII and IX kits, so with those two, buy the kit for your car.

What BC Racing series can I get for my Evo?

You can get all seven BC series we carry. Each of the four BC Evo kits is offered in every one of them.

Is there a kit for the Evo MR?

TEIN's VIII and IX Flex Z and Mono Sport kit names say "Incl. MR," and Swift lists its VIII and IX springs for the MR. Other kit names do not mention it, so call us.

Is there a kit for the early Evos?

Yes. Four brands cover the 1992 to 1995 cars: BC Racing, Fortune Auto, Feal and Ksport.

Do these kits fit a regular Lancer?

No. These are coilovers for the Lancer Evolution only. Mitsubishi Lancer coilovers for the regular car and Ralliart have their own page.

Do BC Racing Evo kits have a warranty?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. Each of the other brands sets its own warranty terms.

More Evo guides and pages

Coilover Kits by CarAll our car pages. Evo and Galant VR-4 Coilover Setup: Street, Rally and TrackSetup and ownership tips for the Lancer Evolution. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your Lancer Evolution. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Lancer Evolution. After You Lower It: Alignment Timing, Driver-Assist Calibration and Headlight AimAlignment, driver-assist and headlight checks once the Lancer Evolution is lower. Setups by disciplineRally, autocross and track settings. BC Racing for MitsubishiBC's Mitsubishi kits. Mitsubishi coiloversEvery Mitsubishi fitment. Subaru WRX and STI coiloversThe other turbocharged AWD sedan. BC Racing series explainedAll seven BC series. How to install coiloversThe install steps, in order.

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