Bilstein B12 Pro Kit – BMW 328i / 330i (E90 Sedan)

OVERVIEW

The BILSTEIN B12 (Pro-Kit) is a matched, fixed-height performance suspension package: a complete set of BILSTEIN monotube dampers paired with application-specific EIBACH Pro-Kit progressive-rate lowering springs, providing moderate lowering between 24 and 40 mm depending on application.

This suspension kit provides a dramatic increase in the vehicle’s performance handling characteristics and is designed for drivers wanting precision control and superb driver comfort, while seeking out more curves to conquer. BILSTEIN calls the matched damper-and-spring approach its Professional Cornering System (PCS): precise response, excellent performance, predictable control and a lower, action-ready looking vehicle.

The B12 (Pro-Kit) is the product of two companies at the top of their industries: the shock absorber experts at BILSTEIN and the spring professionals at EIBACH.

SPECS

• BILSTEIN series: B12 (Pro-Kit) — fixed-height performance suspension kit
• Internal design: monotube
• Not ride-height or damping adjustable
• Springs: EIBACH Pro-Kit, application-specific progressive rate
• Position: front and rear (complete four-corner kit)
• Finish: dampers yellow / springs dark grey
• Lowering: moderate, 24–40 mm depending on application
• Country of origin: Germany
• Warranty: BILSTEIN Limited Lifetime Warranty

PARTS INCLUDED

• Four BILSTEIN B12 (Pro-Kit) performance dampers — front and rear
• Four EIBACH Pro-Kit application-specific progressive-rate lowering springs — front and rear

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• Four-wheel alignment after installation — camber and toe change when ride height changes.
• Professional installation. BILSTEIN states that shock absorber installation requires special tools and expert knowledge and should be performed by a qualified suspension specialist, preferably on a chassis hoist.
• Installer-supplied tools: spring compressor and torque wrench.

Installation

• BILSTEIN mounting instructions E4-WM5-Y180A00 (DE/EN, PDF)
• BILSTEIN mounting instructions E4-WM5-Y301A00 (PDF)
• BILSTEIN installation safety notice — read first (PDF)

Notes

• BILSTEIN lists this kit for the BMW 325i 2006, 328i 2007–2011 and 330i 2006. This is the E90 sedan kit — BILSTEIN catalogs separate B12 kits for the E92 coupe, E93 convertible and E91 wagon, and for xDrive (xi) models.
• Not for xDrive (xi) all-wheel-drive models.
• BILSTEIN warranty statement (PDF)

PART NUMBER

• Bilstein part number: 46-180551

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS