VREL L2 Street Comfort Coilovers for 2008-2013 BMW 1 Series (E82/E88)
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L2 Street Comfort
Adjustable street coilovers with comfort-first tuning.
24-way damping adjustment gives you the freedom to fine-tune your ride — from plush highway cruising to a firmer, more connected feel. The L2 keeps daily comfort at its core while letting you dial in the character you want.
2008-2013 BMW 1 Series 128i/135i/135is/1M
E82/E88
3.0L I6/3.0T I6 · RWD
CORE PERFORMANCE SPECS
The 3 Specs That Matter Most
Quickly compare damping, ride height and construction before you buy.
Damping Control
24-Way AdjustableRear Bottom-Mounted Knobs
Ride Height
Standard Height Adjustable0-50 mm Lowering
Spring & Rod
55CrSi Chromoly SpringsHard-Chrome Cr-Mo Piston Rod
RIDE FEEL
What It Feels Like on the Road
Lower the car, tighten the chassis and keep the ride usable for daily driving.
Comfort
Plush When You Want It
Set the damping toward the softer end and the L2 delivers a compliant, absorbent ride that soaks up rough roads and expansion joints. The twin-tube architecture maintains oil temperature stability, so comfort doesn't degrade on long highway stretches.
★ Sweet Spot
Street — L2's Sweet Spot
Tunable Street Performance, Comfortably
This is where the L2 lives. A few clicks of damping transform the car — sharper turn-in, reduced body roll, and a more connected feel through the steering wheel. The 24-way range gives you granular control, and the rear bottom-mounted knobs make adjustments quick and accessible without removing wheels. It's the sweet spot: engaging when you want it, comfortable when you don't.
Stance
Lowered and Planted
Standard height adjustment provides a clean drop that eliminates wheel gap and lowers the center of gravity. Not as aggressive as full-length kits, but enough to transform the car's stance while keeping the ride height practical for daily use.
Want Full-Length Adjustment?
Step Up to R1
The R1 offers full-length height adjustment, which means you can achieve a more aggressive drop without losing suspension travel. If stance is your priority, the R1 is the upgrade path.
Full Specifications
Engineering Deep-Dive
Every component, specified. Every material, validated.
Damping & Adjustment 24-Way · Standard Height
| Damping Adjustment | 24-Way Adjustable (Rear Bottom-Mounted) |
| Height Adjustment Type | Standard Height Adjustable |
| Front Lowering Range | 0-50 mm / 0-2.0 in |
| Rear Lowering Range | 0-40 mm / 0-1.6 in |
Construction & Materials Twin-Tube · Cr-Mo
| Internal Construction | Twin-Tube |
| Body Material | Chromoly Steel (Cr-Mo) |
| Body Finish | Zinc-Plated Steel (Anti-Corrosion) |
| Thread Type | Anti-Debris Trapezoidal Thread |
| Piston Rod Material | Cr-Mo Steel with Hard Chrome Plating |
| Spring Material | High-Tensile 55CrSi Alloy Steel |
| Front Spring Rate | 6 kg/mm (336 lbs/in) |
| Rear Spring Rate | 12 kg/mm (672 lbs/in) |
55CrSi Chromoly Springs — Consistent Performance Under Load
VREL coilover springs are forged from high-tensile 55CrSi chromoly alloy steel, designed to maintain consistent spring response and resist fatigue under repeated compression — validated through 3 million cycle fatigue testing.
Hard-Chrome Plated Piston Rod — A Core VREL Advantage
The Cr-Mo steel piston rod features a hard chrome plating surface treatment (HRC 70+ hardness) that delivers three key performance advantages over standard steel rods: high wear resistance that helps extend oil seal life, enhanced corrosion resistance for harsh climates and winter road salt, and low-friction operation that helps maintain consistent damping response across millions of cycles — validated through 3 million cycle fatigue testing.
Fluid & Seals FUCHS Oil · NOK Seals
| Damper Oil | FUCHS (Germany) |
| Seals | NOK (Japan) |
Mounts & Hardware Polyurethane Bushings
| Bushing Material | High-Density Polyurethane |
Vehicle Fitment E82/E88
| Year Range | 2008-2013 |
| Make / Model | BMW 1 Series |
| Chassis Code | E82/E88 |
| Trim Level | 128i/135i/135is/1M |
| Engine | 3.0L I6/3.0T I6 |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Body Style | Coupe/Convertible |
Warranty & Logistics 2-Year · 15-Day Lead
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Lead Time | 15 Days |
| Gross Weight | 25 kg (55 lbs) |
| Package Dimensions | 65 × 45 × 13 cm |
Package Contents
What's in the Box
Complete bolt-on kit — everything needed for installation.
Product Flat-Lay
- 2x Front Coilover Dampers (Pre-assembled)
- 2x Rear Coilover Dampers (Pre-assembled)
- Adjustment Wrenches (for damping & height)
- Installation Hardware Kit (Bolts, Washers, Spacers)
Before You Install
Fitment & Installation Notes
Important information to ensure proper fitment and safe installation.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL: Professional installation and 4-wheel alignment required. Preload is factory-set.
Installation Requirements & Preload Pro-Install · Factory-Set
- Professional installation is strongly recommended.
- Requires specialized tools and a vehicle lift.
- 4-wheel alignment is mandatory after installation.
- Spring preload is factory-set out of the box — do not adjust preload rings.
- Only adjust damping and ride height using the provided wrenches.
Vehicle Compatibility & Fitment Notes E82/E88
- Year Range: 2008-2013
- Make / Model: BMW 1 Series
- Chassis Code: E82/E88
- Trim Level: 128i/135i/135is/1M
- Engine: 3.0L I6/3.0T I6
- Drive Type: RWD
- Body Style: Coupe/Convertible
Reference
Installation Torque Specifications
Standard torque values for VREL coilover mounting hardware.
Installation Torque Specifications M8 · M10 · M12 · M14 · M16
| M8 Bolt | 25 N·m |
| M10 Bolt | 25 N·m |
| M12 Bolt | 40 N·m |
| M14 Bolt | 50 N·m |
| M16 Bolt | 50 N·m |