Coilover Stance Roll Call

M302_imola · 04-27-2021, 03:41 PM

I don't think this thread exists in a compiled fashion, but if it does please don't crucify me

Thought it would be cool for those with coilovers to post pics of their stance, along with their ride height measured in inches from the ground up to the bottom of the fender, using the hub of the wheel as a centerline. I have some BC Racing coilovers being installed next week so this is of high interest to me, but I think it will serve others well as well.

Brand of coilover:
Front height:
Rear height:

jmack123 · 04-27-2021, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

I don't think this thread exists in a compiled fashion, but if it does please don't crucify me

Thought it would be cool for those with coilovers to post pics of their stance, along with their ride height measured in inches from the ground up to the bottom of the fender, using the hub of the wheel as a centerline. I have some BC Racing coilovers being installed next week so this is of high interest to me, but I think it will serve others well as well.

Brand of coilover:
Front height:
Rear height:

How much are you planning to drop yours? I read on BC's site that their coilovers for the F15 were a MINIMUM of a 2" drop, but erik stated that wasn't true. Curious to see what the true min drop actually is.

M302_imola · 04-27-2021, 07:45 PM

^^^That's what I'm trying to decide. Right now my ride height in both front and back is just over 32". With a bottom fender to tire gap of 4" both front and rear. I'm thinking about a 2" initial drop with the thinking it will settle another inch. Final adjustments will be made once everything settles. I'm thinking I would like the back to be 1/2" higher than the front.

Here's a post by Erik with his settings:

skoold2003 · 04-28-2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M302_imola

I don't think this thread exists in a compiled fashion, but if it does please don't crucify me

Thought it would be cool for those with coilovers to post pics of their stance, along with their ride height measured in inches from the ground up to the bottom of the fender, using the hub of the wheel as a centerline. I have some BC Racing coilovers being installed next week so this is of high interest to me, but I think it will serve others well as well.

Brand of coilover:
Front height:
Rear height:

How much are you planning to drop yours? I read on BC's site that their coilovers for the F15 were a MINIMUM of a 2" drop, but erik stated that wasn't true. Curious to see what the true min drop actually is.

I remember reading in my KW docs that the min is 1". Not sure if it's different or not.

M302_imola · 04-29-2021, 11:01 AM

Stingy coilover owners not wanting to share their specs?!?!

parthpatel1 · 04-29-2021, 12:08 PM

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Stingy coilover owners not wanting to share their specs?!?!

haha seriously...although I feel like way more F85/86 owners are on coilovers.

M302_imola · 04-29-2021, 12:25 PM

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haha seriously...although I feel like way more F85/86 owners are on coilovers.

True, but guys post pics of lowered X5's all the time in the "Random X5 shot of the day" thread so I know they exist.

jmack123 · 04-29-2021, 12:59 PM

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haha seriously...although I feel like way more F85/86 owners are on coilovers.

True, but guys post pics of lowered X5's all the time in the "Random X5 shot of the day" thread so I know they exist.

I think most of those are springs unfortunately.

M302_imola · 04-29-2021, 02:14 PM

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I think most of those are springs unfortunately.

Hell, if that's the case then even the spring guys can chime in.

Brand of spring:
Front height:
Rear height:

sukhk527 · 04-29-2021, 04:19 PM

Following. Let's see if you can get these BC's dialed in for the rest of us

M302_imola · 04-29-2021, 09:41 PM

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Following. Let's see if you can get these BC's dialed in for the rest of us

I'm glad the shop I'm using is a big fan of BC Racing coils. They work on a lot of high end cars so I feel like they are use to OCD customers like me (fingers crossed).

DP shows a delivery date of tue. so if all goes as planned I'll drop the X5 off wed morn in hopes of getting it back thur. or fri.

sukhk527 · 04-30-2021, 11:35 AM

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Following. Let's see if you can get these BC's dialed in for the rest of us

I'm glad the shop I'm using is a big fan of BC Racing coils. They work on a lot of high end cars so I feel like they are use to OCD customers like me (fingers crossed).

DP shows a delivery date of tue. so if all goes as planned I'll drop the X5 off wed morn in hopes of getting it back thur. or fri.

Good, because I'm fucking ready to lower this thing too and just buying BC's is soooooo tempting.

M302_imola · 04-30-2021, 01:42 PM

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Good, because I'm fucking ready to lower this thing too and just buying BC's is soooooo tempting.

Buy them bro! Fyi, I purchased directly from BC and somehow wasn't charged tax so it was cheaper than other vendors or ebay. Just be prepared to wait, they were out of stock when I purchased but only took 2 weeks to ship out.

parthpatel1 · 05-03-2021, 01:38 PM

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Buy them bro! Fyi, I purchased directly from BC and somehow wasn't charged tax so it was cheaper than other vendors or ebay. Just be prepared to wait, they were out of stock when I purchased but only took 2 weeks to ship out.

I hope you are going low low with them!

M302_imola · 05-03-2021, 02:05 PM

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I hope you are going low low with them!

I had my E46 M3 slammed on BC Racing coilovers, but that was a M3 and this is an X5. I like classic_erik's stance...might go just a touch lower. Don't want it bottoming out when loaded down on family vacations though.

parthpatel1 · 05-03-2021, 02:10 PM

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I had my E46 M3 slammed on BC Racing coilovers, but that was a M3 and this is an X5. I like classic_erik's stance...might go just a touch lower. Don't want it bottoming out when loaded down on family vacations though.

Very fair. Look over at the F85 random pic of the day thread. I think JRock posted his F85 which I think has the perfect ride height. I am going to try to get there by EOY.

M302_imola · 05-04-2021, 12:19 PM

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Very fair. Look over at the F85 random pic of the day thread. I think JRock posted his F85 which I think has the perfect ride height. I am going to try to get there by EOY.

Thanks! I just hit him up for specs on his stance.

atwal187 · 05-04-2021, 12:58 PM

How does BC coilovers compare to KW? Planning on getting a Set soon but KW costs 3k lol

M302_imola · 05-04-2021, 02:54 PM

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How does BC coilovers compare to KW? Planning on getting a Set soon but KW costs 3k lol

You'll prob be hard pressed to find someone that's had both, but like you said there's an obvious difference in price. That being said, most aren't tracking their X5's so the difference is prob negligible IMO.

parthpatel1 · 05-04-2021, 03:09 PM

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You'll prob be hard pressed to find someone that's had both, but like you said there's an obvious difference in price. That being said, most aren't tracking their X5's so the difference is prob negligible IMO.

any idea how low they go?

M302_imola · 05-04-2021, 07:45 PM

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any idea how low they go?

No, but I'd say both go plenty low even if you want it slammed.

jmack123 · 05-09-2021, 08:17 PM

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any idea how low they go?

No, but I'd say both go plenty low even if you want it slammed.

Did you end up getting the BCs on?

04-27-2021, 03:41 PM	#1
M302_imola Major 843 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: '15 X5 35i Xdrive Mineral Whit Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (1)	Coilover Stance Roll Call I don't think this thread exists in a compiled fashion, but if it does please don't crucify me Thought it would be cool for those with coilovers to post pics of their stance, along with their ride height measured in inches from the ground up to the bottom of the fender, using the hub of the wheel as a centerline. I have some BC Racing coilovers being installed next week so this is of high interest to me, but I think it will serve others well as well. Brand of coilover: Front height: Rear height:
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