Lowering Springs vs Coilovers for European Daily Drivers
Compare lowering springs vs coilovers for European daily drivers. Learn ride quality, cost, and handling differences to choose the right suspension upgrade.
By Lee Shahin ·
2015-2018 BMW M3 coilovers
30 coilovers for the F80 2015-2018 BMW M3 (S55 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six) from 7 brands. Height-adjustable spring and damper assemblies.
Before you order
- xDrive and rear-wheel-drive cars use different front assemblies. Confirm drivetrain.
- Cars with adaptive dampers need a kit that keeps or deletes the electronic control. The listing states which.
- Listings are read from the retailer's F80 M3 (S55 3.0L) category. Competition Package and CS cars can use different parts. Confirm model year and options on the retailer page before ordering.
Brands on this page: BC Racing (14), KW Suspension (6), Bilstein (3), TC Kline Racing (3), Ohlins (2), ECS (1), Suspension Techniques (1).
BC Racing · Part no. DMP-EXT
BC Racing Rear Damping Adjustment Extenders - BR Type
Allow you to make damping adjustments without removing the rear interior
BC Racing · Part no. I-49-BR
BR Series Coilover Suspension Kit - 3-Bolt Top Mounts
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving that makes the BR Series perfect for both daily drivers and track warriors!
Retailer fitment note: For 2014-2015 Models with 3-Bolt Front Strut Mounts and EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-68-BR
BR Series Coilover Suspension Kit - 5-Bolt Top Mounts
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving that makes the BR Series perfect for both daily drivers and track warriors!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with 5-Bolt Mounts and EDC For vehicles with 5-Bolt Top Mounts & EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-49E-BR
BR Series Coilover Suspension Kit - Extreme Low - 3-Bolt Top Mounts
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving that makes the BR Series perfect for both daily drivers and track warriors!
Retailer fitment note: For 2014-2015 Models with 3-Bolt Front Strut Mounts and EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-68E-BR
BR Series Coilover Suspension Kit - Extreme Low - 5-Bolt Top Mounts
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving that makes the BR Series perfect for both daily drivers and track warriors!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with 5-Bolt Mounts and EDC For vehicles with 5-Bolt Top Mounts & EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-68-BR-SW
BR Series Coilover Suspension Kit With Swift Springs Upgrade
Featuring 30 levels of adjustment and performance spring rates and valving that makes the BR Series perfect for both daily drivers and track warriors!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with 5-Bolt Mounts and EDC
BC Racing · Part no. I-49-DS
DS Series Coilover Suspension Kit - 3-Bolt Top Mounts
BC Racing took the best features from their BR Series Coilover, engineered components to improve driver experience, and are proud to present the BC Racing DS series with digressive piston damping that dramatically improv
Retailer fitment note: For 2014-2015 Models with 3-Bolt Front Strut Mounts and EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-68-DS
DS Series Coilover Suspension Kit - 5-Bolt Top Mounts
BC Racing took the best features from their BR Series Coilover, engineered components to improve driver experience, and are proud to present the BC Racing DS series with digressive piston damping that dramatically improv
Retailer fitment note: For Vehicles With 5 Bolt Top Mount For vehicles with 5-Bolt Top Mounts & EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-49-ER
ER Series Coilover Suspension Kit - 3-Bolt Top Mounts
Get the high quality, unique features of the BC Racing "BR" and "RM" series with the added benefit of an external reservoir for superior performance!
Retailer fitment note: For 2014-2015 Models with 3-Bolt Front Strut Mounts and EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-68-ER
ER Series Coilover Suspension Kit - 5-Bolt Top Mounts
Get the high quality, unique features of the BC Racing "BR" and "RM" series with the added benefit of an external reservoir for superior performance!
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with 5-Bolt Top Mounts & EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-49-HM
HM Series Coilover Suspension Kit - 3-Bolt Top Mounts
Only the best on the track! The BC Racing "HM" series combines the "RM" series inverted mono-tube damper and adds the independent compression and rebound adjustment of the "ER" series.
Retailer fitment note: For 2014-2015 Models with 3-Bolt Front Strut Mounts and EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-68-HM
HM Series Coilover Suspension Kit - 5-Bolt Top Mounts
Only the best on the track! The BC Racing "HM" series combines the "RM" series inverted mono-tube damper and adds the independent compression and rebound adjustment of the "ER" series.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with 5-Bolt Top Mounts & EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-49-RM
RM Series Coilover Suspension Kit - 3-Bolt Top Mounts
The RM coilovers offer the majority of the features of the BR series but with the additional benefit of the inverted damper unit. Inverting the damper unit brings with it a number of advantages.
Retailer fitment note: For 2014-2015 Models with 3-Bolt Front Strut Mounts and EDC Suspension
BC Racing · Part no. I-68-RM
RM Series Coilover Suspension Kit - 5-Bolt Top Mounts
The RM coilovers offer the majority of the features of the BR series but with the additional benefit of the inverted damper unit. Inverting the damper unit brings with it a number of advantages.
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with 5-Bolt Top Mounts & EDC Suspension
Bilstein · Part no. 48-244091
B16 PSS10 Coilover System
Height adjustable suspension system offering adjustable compression and rebound to dial in for competition, comfort, or anywhere in between. World-famous Bilstein quality with a limited lifetime warranty!
Retailer fitment note: Fits vehicles without electronic (EDC/Adaptive) suspension
Bilstein · Part no. 46-281784
Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Expertly matched performance Eibach Pro-line lowering springs and Bilstein shock/strut package for a dramatic increase in performance handling. World-famous Bilstein quality with a limited lifetime warranty!
Bilstein · Part no. 48-256292
Bilstein Clubsport Coilover System
Premium track and sport road coilover system featuring 10 way adjustable compression and rebound with an integrated reservoir, camber plates, and monotube design for extreme durability, custom ride control, and ease of u
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without EDC/Adaptive suspension and with a 3 hole front upper mount
ECS · Part no. 004673LA01
220MM Coilover Damping Extensions
Adjust your damping without removing your interior!
KW Suspension · Part no. 3A7200ANKT
KW Coilover Kit Variant 4 - 3-Way Adjustable Dampening
Developed exclusively for super sports cars, sports cars and performance sedans, V4 coilovers are the ultimate in coilover technology featuring 3-way adjustable dampening and leading race technology for the highest stree
Retailer fitment note: For production dates before 01/2015, with 3 bolt front top mount
KW Suspension · Part no. 352200AP
KW V3 Series Coilover Kit - Adjustable Damping
The ultimate in coilover technology featuring double adjustable dampening
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with Adaptive M Suspension
KW Suspension · Part no. 352200AN
KW V3 Series Coilover Kit - Adjustable Damping
The ultimate in coilover technology featuring double adjustable dampening
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles without adaptive M Suspension
KW Suspension · Part no. 3A7200BB
KW V4 Series Coilover Kit - 3-Way Adjustable Dampening
Developed exclusively for super sports cars, sports cars and performance sedans, V4 coilovers are the ultimate in coilover technology featuring 3-way adjustable dampening and leading race technology for the highest stree
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles equipped standard suspension For production date from 01/2015+ with 5 bolt front top mount
KW Suspension · Part no. 3A7200APKT
KW V4 Series Coilover Kit - 3-Way Adjustable Dampening
Developed exclusively for super sports cars, sports cars and performance sedans, V4 coilovers are the ultimate in coilover technology featuring 3-way adjustable dampening and leading race technology for the highest stree
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles equipped with EDC For production dates before 01/2015, with 3 bolt front top mount
KW Suspension · Part no. 352208AN
Kw Clubsport Coilovers 2-way adjustable damping
KW Clubsport coilovers have been developed with KW motorsports technology
Retailer fitment note: For Vehicles produced before 01/15 production date with EDC
Ohlins · Part no. 35020-02
EDC Cancellation Kit
Eliminate error codes and lights from aftermarket suspension installations with these top of the line EDC Cancellation modules from Ohlins Suspension.
Ohlins · Part no. BMV MU21S1
Ohlins TTX-Pro Coilover System
The perfect suspension system for ultimate handling
Suspension Techniques · Part no. 182208AN
ST XTA Performance Coilover System - Adjustable Damping - 5 Bolt - F80/F82 M3/M4
For those who demand the absolute best performance comes the ST XTA coilover.
TC Kline Racing · Part no. TCKF8XSINGLEDBL2
Single/Double Adjustable Street/Track Coilover Kit - Race - 3 Bolt
Featuring proprietary double-adjustable Koni dampers, front camber plates, and 400#F/700#R springs. Single adjustable front, double adjustable rear shocks.
TC Kline Racing · Part no. TCKF8XSINGLEDBL
Single/Double Adjustable Street/Track Coilover Kit - Street - 3/5 Bolt
Lifetime warranty on street-driven cars! Featuring proprietary double-adjustable Koni dampers, front camber plates, and 300#F/600#R springs. Single adjustable front, double adjustable rear shocks.
TC Kline Racing · Part no. TCKF8XDBLKIT
TC Kline Racing Double Adjustable Street/Track Coilover Kit - 3 Bolt
Lifetime warranty on street-driven cars! Featuring proprietary double-adjustable Koni dampers, front camber plates, and 400#F/700#R springs
Retailer fitment note: More aggressive for track setups.
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