BMW 2 Series F22/F23.
The coilover guide.
Shop the coiloversThe right stance starts with the right application. Match your F22 or F23, its driven wheels and the suspension already fitted before choosing the kit.
A compact coupé, with an open-top alternative
F22 is the first-generation 2 Series Coupé; F23 is its fabric-roof Convertible. The catalogue includes rear-wheel-drive and xDrive applications, but their parts are not interchangeable simply because both cars wear a 2 Series badge.
Start with the engine, build details, front top-mount pattern and original damper equipment. The M235i references shown here are not M2 kits, and a shared model-group heading does not override the engines and conditions in the exact application row.
The F22 arrived for 2014 as the two-door successor to the 1 Series Coupé. Production began in November 2013, ahead of an early-2014 retail launch. A long bonnet and short boot gave the rear-drive 2 Series familiar compact-coupé proportions.
The F23 Convertible followed in February 2015 with a folding fabric roof. Its double-joint front struts and five-link rear axle had model-specific tuning for the open-top body. Choose suspension that names the Convertible and its engine; the Coupé’s appearance is a poor guide to compatibility.
Engine badges and driven wheels matter when choosing suspension. There are specific M235i rear-drive references, xDrive applications and engine-dependent Eibach options. Use the car’s build details to establish the front mounting pattern and original damper equipment. Supplier year ranges alone cannot settle those choices.
A modest drop leaves room to enjoy the car on ordinary roads. Choose wheel width, offset, tyres and any spacers before setting the height. Check clearance with steering lock, suspension movement and the passengers or luggage you normally carry.
These cars are now old enough for the supporting parts to matter as much as the new dampers. Inspect the top mounts, bearings, bushes and spring seats. An existing lip, larger brakes or a previous suspension conversion can change what fits and how much usable clearance remains.
For a track-day build, start with tyres, running weight and session length. More damping controls give a knowledgeable installer more to work with; they do not choose the springs, alignment or settings for you. A road-and-track coupé and a stripped competition car need different fitting and setup plans.
Start with your 2 Series F22/F23.
Match the model year, engine and body style before comparing brands.
F22 rear-wheel-drive Coupé
BC I-46 and I-83 name M235i RWD applications with different front mounting patterns. I-157 and I-158 are separate integrated-rear references. The Eibach choices have engine and axle-load conditions of their own. Match the exact car and package; do not carry the BC application across to an xDrive car.
View rear-drive coupé kits
F23 Convertible
Choose a reference that explicitly lists the F23, then check its engine, driven wheels and permitted axle loads. The current Eibach rows differ between Coupé and Convertible, and the listed Bilstein B14 is for specific xDrive applications. A matching front end is not proof that an F22-only kit fits.
View convertible applications
xDrive: check body and engine
The listed AST xDrive applications name specific F22 engines and three- or five-bolt front mounts. Bilstein and Eibach also have exact xDrive rows with equipment and load limits. Confirm those details rather than selecting a rear-drive kit or assuming every xDrive body shares an application.
View the listed xDrive kits
Changed suspension or uncertain equipment
Bring the original build details and a record of earlier work. Check the actual front mounting pattern, electronic damper equipment and rear package. If the car has already been converted, the parts fitted today may differ from the registration record.
Check my 2 Series specificationWhat do you want
from the car?
Road miles, circuit weekends or a car built around the lap. Start with how you drive.
Choose a usable height and keep the setup manageable.
Read the buying advice
The I-46 BR-RN example is for the listed F22 M235i rear-drive, three-bolt application. RN describes no front top mount supplied and a rubber rear mount. Confirm the retained parts and original damper requirements, agree the springs and ride height, then have the alignment measured.
- Confirm M235i RWD and three-bolt mounts
- Check reused front mounting parts
- Set a useful height before alignment
Separate compression and rebound controls for a planned setup.
Read the buying advice
The I-46 ER fits the same named three-bolt, rear-drive M235i application. Its two-way controls separate compression from rebound, with remote reservoirs. Discuss tyres and session length with the supplier, agree the springs, and plan reservoir mounting and access with the installer.
- Describe tyres, weight and session length
- Plan reservoir mounting and access
- Agree springs, brakes and alignment
Three-way controls need a clear specification and setup plan.
Read the buying advice
The I-46 ZX is the three-way example for the same three-bolt M235i RWD application. It adjusts rebound and high- and low-speed compression separately. Provide the intended weight, tyres and event rules, then agree the supplied hardware, springs, installation and setup support.
- Provide the build and event requirements
- Agree springs and all mounting hardware
- Allow for setup and servicing
The rear spring normally sits beside the damper
On a standard BMW 2 Series F22/F23, the rear spring and shock absorber are mounted separately.
Layout only. Mounts and spring seats vary by kit.The standard rear spring sits on its own seats beside a separate shock absorber. A replacement can retain that layout while still being sold as a coilover kit: rear ride height is then set at the spring seat.
BC I-157/I-158 and the AST ACC xDrive packages are listed integrated-rear alternatives, with the spring around the damper. Have the supplier and installer check the exact reference, mounts and installation requirements. The drawing shows component positions; it cannot establish whether a conversion suits a particular car.
Understand height and spring preload
Inspect the car behind the specification
A registration result helps identify the model, but the installer still needs to see the car. Check the actual mounts, original damping equipment and anything changed since it left the factory. Bring wheel dimensions and a record of earlier suspension work.
Agree which parts are supplied, which are reused and which need replacing. The fitting plan should include the useful height, alignment, any relevant sensor checks and a settling inspection. Confirm the supply timing before reserving a workshop slot.
Wheel and brake clearance
Check width, offset, tyres, spacers and brake clearance together. Inspect both sides of the wheel through steering and suspension movement. Some Eibach application notes call for clearance checks or additional original parts; do not add a spacer simply to match a photograph.
Front mounts and original dampers
Count and identify the actual top-mount fixings. Three- and five-bolt references are hardware distinctions, not a reliable rule based only on a facelift label. Identify electronic dampers and agree how the exact replacement manages them; a canceller does not retain the original damping function.
Rear hardware and supporting parts
Inspect the separate spring seats, damper mounts, bearings and bushes. If considering an integrated rear package, have the supplier and installer check the exact supplied hardware and mounting requirements. The availability of that reference does not prove the original upper mount needs no further assessment.
Height, alignment and the fitting plan
Keep useful travel and clearance for the roads you use. Set the agreed height before final alignment, check any affected headlamp or sensor requirements and arrange a settling recheck. Include supporting repairs and setup work in the quote before booking.
The current 2 Series F22/F23 range.
Compare the controls and hardware included in each range.
I-46 and I-83 distinguish the M235i RWD front mounting patterns; I-157 and I-158 are separate integrated-rear references. The current I-46 and I-83 selections include BR-RN, RM-MA, ER and ZX configurations. Check the exact car, mounts, rear package and supplied parts; the manufacturer’s series availability does not make every configuration universal.
View BC Racing 2 Series F22/F23 kitsBilstein
B14 reference 47-264625 lists specific F22 and F23 xDrive engines without electronic suspension control. It combines ride-height adjustment with fixed damping. Match the exact engine and body, then check the fitting certificate and permitted axle loads.
View Bilstein 2 Series F22/F23 kits
The F22 xDrive choices distinguish front mounting patterns and rear layouts. ACC set descriptions specify a rear coilover; ACT and ACU entries keep a separate rear spring. Ask which rear hardware comes with the exact RAC or RIV kit, and check all mounts against the car.
View AST 2 Series F22/F23 kits
Pro-Street S references depend on engine, body, driven wheels, axle loads and original damping equipment. The -01 and -02 rows exclude electronic systems and four-wheel drive; -03 and -04 include PRO-TRONIC where specified, with the original electronic damping function lost. The xDrive -06 notes require a separate cancellation unit when applicable. Compare the exact application and supplied contents.
View Eibach 2 Series F22/F23 kitsFind your 2 Series F22/F23 coilovers.
Prices include UK VAT. Choose an application and brand, then open a kit for its current options and availability.
19 listings
Match the engine, body style and axle-load limits on the product page before ordering.
Bilstein · 47-264625
Bilstein B14 Coilover Kit - Alpina / BMW applications - 47-264625
F23 Convertible / xDrive: check body and engine
![BC Racing Coilovers - BMW 2 Series M235I M140I (3-Bolt) (14+) [F22]](/images/09cf8cd191b679-480.webp)
BC Racing · BCR-I-46
BC Racing Coilovers - BMW 2 Series M235I M140I (3-Bolt) (14+) [F22]
F22 rear-wheel-drive Coupé
Eibach · PSS65-20-031-04-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW applications - PSS65-20-031-04-22
F22 rear-wheel-drive Coupé / F23 Convertible
AST · RAC-B2302S/5D
AST 5300 3-Way Motorsport Coilovers for BMW Applications - RAC-B2302S/5D
xDrive: check body and engine
BC Racing · BCR-I-158
BC Racing Coilovers - BMW 2 Series M235I (5 Bolt) (Rear Integrated) (RWD) (14-16) [F22]
F22 rear-wheel-drive Coupé
Eibach · PSS65-20-031-03-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW applications - PSS65-20-031-03-22
F22 rear-wheel-drive Coupé / F23 Convertible
All 2 Series F22/F23 kit links and part numbers
- BC Racing · BCR-I-46: BC Racing Coilovers - BMW 2 Series M235I M140I (3-Bolt) (14+) [F22]
- BC Racing · BCR-I-83: BC Racing Coilovers - BMW 2 Series M235I M140I (5-Bolt) (14-16) [F22]
- BC Racing · BCR-I-157: BC Racing Coilovers - BMW 2 Series M235I (3 Bolt) (Rear Integrated) (RWD) (14-21) [F22]
- BC Racing · BCR-I-158: BC Racing Coilovers - BMW 2 Series M235I (5 Bolt) (Rear Integrated) (RWD) (14-16) [F22]
- Bilstein · 47-264625: Bilstein B14 Coilover Kit - Alpina / BMW applications - 47-264625
- AST · ACC-B2302S/3D: AST 5100 Clubracing Coilovers for BMW Applications - ACC-B2302S/3D
- AST · ACC-B2302S/5D: AST 5100 Clubracing Coilovers for BMW Applications - ACC-B2302S/5D
- AST · ACT-B2301S/5D: AST 5100 Street Performance Coilovers for BMW Applications - ACT-B2301S/5D
- AST · ACT-B2301S/3D: AST 5100 Street Performance Coilovers for BMW Applications - ACT-B2301S/3D
- AST · ACU-B2301SD: AST 5100 Street Coilovers for BMW Applications - ACU-B2301SD
- AST · RAC-B2302S/3D: AST 5300 3-Way Motorsport Coilovers for BMW Applications - RAC-B2302S/3D
- AST · RAC-B2302S/5D: AST 5300 3-Way Motorsport Coilovers for BMW Applications - RAC-B2302S/5D
- AST · RIV-B2302S/3D: AST 5200 2-Way Motorsport Coilovers for BMW Applications - RIV-B2302S/3D
- AST · RIV-B2302S/5D: AST 5200 2-Way Motorsport Coilovers for BMW Applications - RIV-B2302S/5D
- Eibach · PSS65-20-031-01-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW applications - PSS65-20-031-01-22
- Eibach · PSS65-20-031-02-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW applications - PSS65-20-031-02-22
- Eibach · PSS65-20-031-03-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW applications - PSS65-20-031-03-22
- Eibach · PSS65-20-031-04-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW applications - PSS65-20-031-04-22
- Eibach · PSS65-20-031-06-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW applications - PSS65-20-031-06-22
Before you order.
Identify your car
Identify F22 Coupé or F23 Convertible, the engine, driven wheels and exact build. Treat M2/F87 as its own application, not an interchangeable badge.
Match the kit
Match the reference to the actual mounting pattern, original damper equipment and permitted axle loads. Do not choose from a broad model heading alone.
Check what’s included
Confirm the rear package, all supplied mounts and any reused or additional parts. Have integrated-rear mounting requirements checked before ordering.
Check your modifications
Record wheels, offset, tyres, spacers, brakes and previous changes. Check clearance through steering and suspension movement.
Plan fitting
Agree the fitting scope, useful height, alignment and any relevant sensor checks. Confirm timing and arrange a settling and clearance recheck.
See what the adjustments do.
Choosing coilovers for road and track
Compare the kit against your roads, tyres and setup plans before counting adjusters.
Ride height and spring preload
Understand the two adjustments before choosing a lowering range.
What spring rate tells you
Compare force and movement, read the units and choose a spring with the damper in mind.
Spring rates and top mounts
Read the front/rear figures and check which mounts come with your kit.
Questions about BMW 2 Series F22/F23 coilovers.
Check the details before choosing your kit.
Can I use the same kit on an F22 Coupé and F23 Convertible?
Only where the exact reference lists both applications and your engine, driven wheels, equipment and axle ratings meet its conditions. The current Eibach and Bilstein entries contain body-specific rows. An F22-only M235i BC reference is not automatically an F23 kit.
How do I choose between three- and five-bolt front mounts?
Identify the actual top-mount fixing pattern and check the exact kit instructions. Supplier dates and facelift descriptions are not enough on their own, especially where parts may have been changed. The BC and AST references retain separate hardware choices.
Will a rear-wheel-drive kit fit my xDrive car?
Do not transfer a rear-drive reference to xDrive. The current list has specific AST, Bilstein and Eibach xDrive applications, each with engine, body, mounting or equipment conditions. Have those checked against the actual car.
Are the standard rear spring and damper separate?
Yes. The factory-style arrangement has the spring on its own seats beside the damper. Integrated-rear alternatives are separately identified references with their own hardware and mounting requirements; the diagram is not approval to convert any car.
What happens to Adaptive M or electronic damping?
Check the original equipment and exact replacement. The listed B14 excludes electronic suspension control. Eibach -03 and -04 include PRO-TRONIC where specified, while -06 requires the separate unit when applicable. Suppressing a warning does not retain the original electronic damping function.
Do the three recommended examples fit every 2 Series here?
No. All three name the same F22 M235i rear-drive, three-bolt I-46 application. BR-RN, ER and ZX differ in controls and package; the exact car, springs and supplied hardware still need checking. Use the application filters or ask about a different build.
Is an M235i suspension kit also an M2 kit?
BC lists the F22 M235i, F87 M2 and M2 Competition under separate references. Check an M2 against its own application. An engine list headed F22/F87 still needs to name the M2 before it can establish fitment.
How low can I run with upgraded wheels?
The usable height depends on wheel width, offset, tyres, spacers, load and the car’s equipment. Check inner and outer clearance through steering and suspension movement. Agree the height and alignment with the installer; a parked stance does not prove usable travel.
Let’s talk suspension.
Find your 2 Series, then tell us whether it is an F22 Coupé or F23 Convertible, its engine and driven wheels. Include the original damper equipment, front mounting pattern and any wheel or suspension changes.