BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44.
The coilover guide.
Shop the coiloversGive the F44's low four-door shape the wheel fit you want without losing useful suspension movement. Start with front drive or xDrive and the dampers fitted to your car.
The compact four-door Gran Coupe
Four doors and frameless windows identify this 2 Series Gran Coupe. The F44 needs its own application: a two-door 2 Series coupe, an Active Tourer and a later F74 Gran Coupe are different cars.
The current selection has BC Racing, AST and Eibach references. Separate front drive from xDrive, establish the factory dampers and then compare the controls and hardware you will actually use.
BMW announced the F44 in October 2019, ahead of its Los Angeles debut and March 2020 market launch. It brought four frameless side windows and a short-boot coupe profile to BMW's compact front-drive architecture. The launch range included the 218i, 220d and all-wheel-drive M235i xDrive.
Wheel and trim changes were part of the car's appeal from the start. BMW offered 18- and 19-inch M Performance wheel sets, a discreet rear spoiler and a larger brake package. When choosing aftermarket wheels, check the actual brake and suspension clearance rather than copying a diameter from a photograph.
The next Gran Coupe generation was announced in October 2024 for a March 2025 market launch. Check the chassis identity on any late-registered car: a supplier's F44 date range ending in 2025 does not establish F74 compatibility.
A moderate drop can pull the F44's arched roof and shoulder line together with its wheels. Leave enough bump travel for the roads you use and enough space for passengers. A flush parked wheel does not tell you whether it clears the arch or inner hardware in motion.
On an xDrive car, begin with a suspension reference that names the engine and driven wheels. The M235i badge does not turn the car into a two-door M235i or M2 application, and a shared platform does not settle the mounting or equipment details.
For circuit days, plan tyres, brakes and alignment alongside the suspension. Choose damping controls you can reach and use, and agree who will help set them up. A more involved motorsport package needs installation and servicing time as well as a purchase budget.
Model history: BMW first Gran Coupe introduction, October 2019BMW F44 M Performance parts, October 2019BMW second Gran Coupe generation, October 2024.
Start with your 2 Series Gran Coupe F44.
Match the model year, engine and body style before comparing brands.
Front-wheel drive, passive dampers
BC I-155 names F44 FWD, 2019-2024. AST lists particular front-drive engines, while Eibach -01 names 218i, 216d, 218d and 220d and excludes 4WD and electronic suspension. Match the exact engine, date and equipment within each reference.
View FWD choices
xDrive, including the M235i
AST names F44 220d xDrive, 220i xDrive, 228i xDrive and M235i xDrive for its five listed sets. Confirm the real build and original equipment. BC I-155 is FWD only, and both Eibach F44 packages exclude 4WD.
View named xDrive choices
Original electronic dampers
For its named FWD engines, Eibach -02 includes PRO-TRONIC to suppress the warning after replacement. Electronic damping adjustment is no longer available. Check that change before ordering; the F44 row still excludes 4WD.
View electronic-equipment choice
Later, changed or uncertain cars
Bring the chassis, engine, build date and original damper details for any unresolved application. Check a late registration carefully where F44 and F74 dates meet. Previous suspension changes also need identifying before a replacement kit is specified.
Check my Gran CoupeWhat do you want
from the car?
Road miles, circuit weekends or a car built around the lap. Start with how you drive.
Set a useful height around your wheels and everyday roads.
Read the buying advice
For a 2020 F44 218i FWD, BC I-155 BR-RA is the road example. The listed configuration names pillowball front and rubber rear mounts. Confirm the actual supplied parts and spring choice, then agree a usable height with clearance for entrances, speed humps and suspension movement.
- Match F44 and front-wheel drive
- Confirm spring and mounting contents
- Keep useful road clearance
One-way damping control and time for setup.
Read the buying advice
AST ACU-B1406S is the listed 5100 NCO example for a 2020 F44 218i FWD. Its one-way adjustment gives you a straightforward control to work with. Agree springs, mountings and the rear package, then include tyres, brakes and alignment in the circuit-day plan.
- Confirm the named engine and equipment
- Agree springs and mounting parts
- Include tyres, brakes and alignment
Separate damping controls with installation and setup support.
Read the buying advice
AST RAC-B1407S is the three-way 5300 reference listed for a 2020 F44 218i FWD. Discuss running weight, tyres and intended events before specifying it. Confirm the exact rear hardware, reservoir placement and access to the controls, with time allowed for setup and servicing.
- Provide running weight and event plans
- Confirm rear hardware and control access
- Allow for setup and servicing
Separate rear spring and damper
On a standard BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 factory-style rear, the rear spring and damper are mounted separately.
Component layout only. Mounts, dimensions and adjusters vary by kit.The standard F44 rear spring sits on its own seats beside a separate damper. A replacement package can retain that arrangement, with a separate rear height adjuster at the spring unit. Check the exact kit's adjustment method for each axle.
AST references use different package codes. Confirm the springs, seats, dampers, mounts and adjusters supplied for the exact set, especially when specifying a motorsport package. The factory layout does not establish every replacement kit's rear arrangement.
Understand height and spring preload
Check the car before fitting
Use the finder to identify the car, then add the wheel specification and original damper equipment. A changed brake package, earlier suspension swap or tight tyre clearance still needs checking on the vehicle.
Agree the supplied and reused parts before booking. Set a useful height, check clearance and complete the alignment, then keep the measurements and settings so later changes have a known starting point.
Wheel fit through movement
Check width, offset, tyre profile and any spacers against the inner suspension and outer arch. Include full steering movement, normal passenger loads and the height you intend to use.
Brake clearance as well as diameter
A larger brake package can change the clearance needed inside the wheel. Check the actual caliper and wheel shape; an 18- or 19-inch label alone does not settle the fit.
Original damping and mounting parts
Identify passive or electronic dampers and any earlier suspension work. Agree which mounts, bearings, rear seats and adjusters are supplied or reused. Do not treat warning cancellation as retained electronic damping.
Fitting, alignment and access
Agree the finished height before final alignment. Include relevant sensor and headlamp checks, access to adjusters or reservoirs and a later settling and clearance check in the fitting plan.
The current 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 range.
Compare the controls and hardware included in each range.
I-155 is the current F44 FWD reference, with BR-RA named in the available option. That configuration specifies pillowball front and rubber rear mounts. Match the build and confirm the spring and fitting package for the actual car; it is not an xDrive alternative.
View BC Racing 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 kits
Five references cover named F44 front-drive and xDrive engines: ACU-B1406S and ACT-B1406S 5100 NCO, ACC-B1407S 5100 TCO, RIV-B1407S 5200 two-way and RAC-B1407S 5300 three-way. Compare their supplied mountings, rear package and controls. AST lists these F44 applications from 2019 to 2025; confirm the chassis on a late car and check its original electronic equipment.
View AST 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 kits
The F44 rows name 218i, 216d, 218d and 220d, with maximum axle loads of 1150 kg front and 1290 kg rear. Both -01 and -02 exclude 4WD. Choose -01 for the named passive-damper application or -02 for the named electronic application with PRO-TRONIC and loss of electronic adjustment. Check the exact certificate, no-levelling condition and any required OE parts.
View Eibach 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 kitsFind your 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 coilovers.
Prices include UK VAT. Choose an application and brand, then open a kit for its current options and availability.
8 listings
Match the engine, body style and axle-load limits on the product page before ordering.
Eibach · PSS65-57-005-01-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW / MINI applications - PSS65-57-005-01-22
Front-wheel drive, passive dampers
![BC Racing Coilovers - BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe FWD (19-24) [F44]](/images/09cf8cd191b679-480.webp)
BC Racing · BCR-I-155
BC Racing Coilovers - BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe FWD (19-24) [F44]
Front-wheel drive, passive dampers
AST · ACT-B1406S
AST 5100 Street Performance Coilovers for BMW, Mini Applications - ACT-B1406S
Front-wheel drive, passive dampers / xDrive, including the M235i
Eibach · PSS65-57-005-02-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW / MINI applications - PSS65-57-005-02-22
Original electronic dampers
AST · RIV-B1407S
AST 5200 2-Way Motorsport Coilovers for BMW, Mini Applications - RIV-B1407S
Front-wheel drive, passive dampers / xDrive, including the M235i
AST · ACU-B1406S
AST 5100 Street Coilovers for BMW, Mini Applications - ACU-B1406S
Front-wheel drive, passive dampers / xDrive, including the M235i
All 2 Series Gran Coupe F44 kit links and part numbers
- BC Racing · BCR-I-155: BC Racing Coilovers - BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe FWD (19-24) [F44]
- AST · ACC-B1407S: AST 5100 Clubracing Coilovers for BMW, Mini Applications - ACC-B1407S
- AST · ACT-B1406S: AST 5100 Street Performance Coilovers for BMW, Mini Applications - ACT-B1406S
- AST · ACU-B1406S: AST 5100 Street Coilovers for BMW, Mini Applications - ACU-B1406S
- AST · RAC-B1407S: AST 5300 3-Way Motorsport Coilovers for BMW, Mini Applications - RAC-B1407S
- AST · RIV-B1407S: AST 5200 2-Way Motorsport Coilovers for BMW, Mini Applications - RIV-B1407S
- Eibach · PSS65-57-005-01-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW / MINI applications - PSS65-57-005-01-22
- Eibach · PSS65-57-005-02-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for BMW / MINI applications - PSS65-57-005-02-22
Before you order.
Identify your car
Identify F44, engine, build date and driven wheels. Keep the two-door 2 Series and later F74 separate; a registration year alone is not enough.
Match the kit
Match the exact reference to the engine, axle loads and original damping equipment. Confirm the named xDrive application where relevant.
Check what’s included
Check the supplied springs, rear package, mounts and adjusters. Agree reused parts, control access and any loss of electronic damping.
Check your modifications
Check wheel width, offset, tyres, spacers and brake clearance through steering and suspension movement, with normal loads considered.
Plan fitting
Plan useful height, fitting, alignment and relevant equipment checks. Confirm timing and include 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 Gran Coupe F44 coilovers.
Check the details before choosing your kit.
Can I use a two-door 2 Series coilover kit?
Use a reference that names the F44 Gran Coupe and matches its engine and equipment. The two-door F22 or G42, M2 and tall Active or Gran Tourer bodies need their own applications. A shared 2 Series badge does not establish compatibility.
Which kits are listed for the M235i xDrive?
The AST application rows name the F44 M235i xDrive for ACU-B1406S, ACT-B1406S, ACC-B1407S, RIV-B1407S and RAC-B1407S. Confirm the actual build and original equipment. BC I-155 is FWD only; both Eibach F44 rows exclude 4WD.
Is a 2025 registration enough to identify the right kit?
No. The second Gran Coupe generation was announced in October 2024 for a March 2025 market launch. Confirm the actual chassis and build date. AST's F44 range ending in 2025 does not establish compatibility with the later F74.
Does PRO-TRONIC keep electronic damper adjustment?
No. In the named Eibach -02 application, PRO-TRONIC suppresses the warning after replacement, while electronic damping adjustment is no longer available. The F44 row also excludes 4WD. Confirm the engine, original equipment and that functional change before ordering.
Are the rear spring and damper separate on the F44?
Yes. The standard rear spring sits on its own seats beside a separate damper. A replacement kit can retain that layout. Confirm the exact supplied rear package and use its instructions; the factory layout does not prove every motorsport kit uses the same arrangement.
What should I check when fitting wider wheels?
Check width, offset, tyre size and any spacers against the suspension, brakes and arches. Include full steering and suspension movement and normal passenger loads. The wheel's diameter or a parked photograph cannot establish usable clearance.
Is a three-way kit automatically better for a road car?
Choose the correct application and the controls you can use, with an appropriate spring and fitting plan. Extra damping circuits and reservoirs need installation, access and setup support. Tyres, supporting parts, clearance and alignment still matter whichever kit you choose.
Which axle loads apply to the Eibach F44 kits?
The named F44 rows state maximum axle loads of 1150 kg front and 1290 kg rear. Match those limits, the engine and original equipment to the actual car, and check the exact certificate and required OE parts. Those limits do not approve every wheel package or a 4WD installation.
Let’s talk suspension.
Find your Gran Coupe, then add the engine, build date, driven wheels and original damper equipment. Tell us the wheel and tyre sizes and any previous changes so we can check the exact suspension reference.