Bilstein B16 PSS10 Coilover Kit – BMW F22 / F30 / F32

OVERVIEW

The engineers at Bilstein created the ultimate race-inspired suspension: the B16 PSS10. The manually adjustable monotube gas dampers offer ten precise compression and rebound settings, from comfort to competition, selected by the twist of a dial.

The threaded damper bodies allow accurate adjustment of the front and rear progressive-rate springs, so you can set vehicle ride height, center of gravity and handling balance exactly where you want them. The B16 system puts you in complete control, providing the kind of precise suspension tuning formerly available only on race cars — from a weekend of competition to daily driving.

This kit is designed for rear-wheel-drive F22/F23 228i and 230i, F30 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330i, 335i, 340i and ActiveHybrid 3, and F32/F33/F36 428i, 430i, 435i and 440i models without factory Electronic Damper Control (EDC).

SPECS

• Bilstein B16 (PSS10) coilover suspension kit
• Ten-stage manually adjustable compression and rebound damping, from Comfort to Sport, set by dial
• Front main spring: 400 lbs/in, progressive; rear main spring: 566 lbs/in, progressive
• Lowering range of approximately 30–50 mm at the front and rear
• Monotube gas-pressure damper technology
• Threaded damper bodies with a 20 mm ride-height adjustment range at both axles
• Round threads for easy adjustment
• Spring plates and lock nuts made from a special aluminum alloy
• Triple-C-Technology surface coating for long-lasting corrosion resistance
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by Bilstein ride engineers under extreme motorsport conditions
• Made in Germany
• Bilstein Limited 5-Year Warranty
• Position: front and rear — one kit per vehicle

PARTS INCLUDED

• Complete front and rear Bilstein B16 (PSS10) coilover kit as supplied by Bilstein; see the installation instructions for the full bill of materials.

TECH RESOURCES

Additional Parts Required

• Not for cars with factory Electronic Damper Control (EDC / Adaptive M Suspension). Bilstein lists this kit for vehicles without EDC only — confirm your car does not have EDC before ordering.
• Recommended tool: Bilstein spanner wrench set E4-XS1-Z001A00 for setting ride height on the threaded damper bodies.
• A four-wheel alignment is mandatory after installation — changing ride height alters camber, caster and toe.
• Professional installation is strongly recommended. Spring compressors and BMW strut tooling are required, and the front strut assemblies are under spring load.
• Damping is set by hand at each corner — allow access to all four dampers when choosing ride height, and set front and rear to matching positions before road testing.
• Re-check ride height and re-torque the fasteners after the springs have settled, then re-align the car if the height is changed again later.

Installation

• Bilstein B16 PSS10 (E4-WM4-Y650A00) installation instructions and parts certificate (PDF)
• Bilstein shock absorber installation safety notice (PDF)

Notes

• Rear-wheel-drive models only; xDrive cars use a different Bilstein kit.

PART NUMBER

• Bilstein part number: 48-217170

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