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BMW E8X and E9X Versus Sport coilovers for DriftMax lock kit (E36 front axle)

The E9X Versus Sport coilovers are the matching coilover set for the DriftMax lock kit on the BMW 3 Series E9X and the 1 Series E8X. The front dampers have a special lower mount for the E36 front axle that you use with these lock kits, and at the rear the springs sit on the dampers.

The Versus Sport range is built for sporty use on the road and on track, from track days to drifting. The dampers are high-pressure monotube units, mounted inverted at the front. You adjust the damping in 16 steps, and you set the ride height independently of the spring preload.

Do you drive an E8X or E9X with a DriftMax lock kit, or are you about to buy one? Then this is the coilover set made specifically for that build.

Key benefits

• Matched to the DriftMax lock kits for the E8X and E9X, with lower mounts for the E36 front axle
• Inverted monotube dampers at the front, for less unsprung mass
• 16-step adjustable damping
• Ride height independent of spring preload, approximately 20 to 80 mm lower than standard
• Damping stays consistent, even at the lowest ride height
• Aluminium pillowball top mounts at the front, with adjustable camber
• Anti-corrosion coating and dust boots for a long service life
• 2-year warranty

Fitment

BMW 1 Series E8X and 3 Series E9X with DriftMax lock kit

• E81, E82, E87 and E88 with the DriftMax E8X lock kit
• E90, E91, E92 and E93 with the DriftMax E9X lock kit
• Rear axle with the springs on the dampers
• Not intended for an E8X or E9X with the original front axle

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Versus
• Range: Sport
• Part number: R4DP-VERSUS-SPORT-E9X-DMAX
• Dampers: high-pressure monotube, inverted at the front
• Damping: 16-step adjustable
• Ride height: approximately 20 to 80 mm lower, independent of spring preload
• Front top mounts: aluminium pillowball, adjustable camber
• Front axle: lower mounts for the E36 front axle of the DriftMax lock kit
• Rear axle: springs on the dampers
• Brake lines: attached at the original mounting points
• Protection: anti-corrosion coating and dust boots
• Contents: 4 dampers, 4 springs and fitting kit
• Warranty: 2 years

Why inverted dampers?

With an inverted damper, the heavy damper body is fixed to the chassis rather than to the wheel. Unsprung mass goes down, so the wheel reacts faster to bumps and you get more grip and traction. The thicker piston rod flexes less under braking, on turn-in and while drifting, and most of the oil sits higher up, further away from the heat of the brakes. Ideal for long track sessions.

Installation and delivery

You get four dampers, four springs and a fitting kit; the brake lines go on the original mounting points. Install the set together with the DriftMax lock kit for your E8X or E9X, then set the ride height, the damping and the wheel alignment. The Versus installation and adjustment manual is at the bottom of this page. The E9X Versus Sport coilovers have a delivery time of 4 to 7 days.

With the E9X Versus Sport coilovers, the lock kit and suspension of your E8X or E9X are properly matched right from the start.

Why choose these E9X Versus Sport coilovers?

The DriftMax lock kits for the E8X and E9X work with an E36 front axle, and that calls for matching dampers. This set has been developed specifically for it, with adjustable damping, a wide ride height range and inverted front dampers that can handle drifting. Also take a look at the DriftMax lock kit for the BMW E9X and the DriftMax lock kit for the BMW E8X.

Frequently asked questions

Do these coilovers fit an E9X without a DriftMax lock kit?

No. The front dampers have lower mounts for the E36 front axle of the DriftMax lock kit. This version is not intended for an E8X or E9X with the original front axle.

Does the set fit both the E8X and the E9X?

Yes, the E9X Versus Sport coilovers are made for the DriftMax lock kits of both the E8X and the E9X.

How many damping settings does the set have?

16-step adjustable damping.

What is the delivery time?

The delivery time is 4 to 7 days.

Downloads and documentation

• Versus installation and adjustment manual (pdf)

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