OVERVIEW
This BILSTEIN B6 Performance shock package is a complete front-and-rear set for the BMW 1 Series (E82 Coupe / E88 Convertible) 128i, 135i and 135is. BILSTEIN B6 Performance dampers are a performance upgrade to OE dampers, designed to be paired with the OE factory springs, with application-specific valve settings for improved ride and handling control.
BILSTEIN’s monotube gas-pressure design dissipates heat effectively and resists fade, keeping damping consistent when the shocks are working hard.
SPECS
- BILSTEIN series: B6 Performance
- Internal design: monotube, gas pressure
- Application-specific valve settings
- Designed for use with the OE factory springs (non-lowering)
- Front: 36 mm monotube strut assemblies, blue bellows, fixed spring seat
- Rear: 46 mm monotube shock absorbers
- Finish: yellow paint
- Country of origin: Germany
- Warranty: BILSTEIN Limited Lifetime Warranty
PARTS INCLUDED
- 1x BILSTEIN B6 Performance front strut assembly, 35-115908
- 1x BILSTEIN B6 Performance front strut assembly, 35-115915
- 2x BILSTEIN B6 Performance rear shock absorber, 24-115926
TECH RESOURCES
Additional Parts Required
- Four-wheel alignment recommended after replacing the front struts.
- 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; reuse the OE springs and mounts.
Installation
- BILSTEIN mounting instructions E4-WM5-Y180A00 — front struts 35-115908 / 35-115915 (DE/EN, PDF)
- BILSTEIN mounting instructions E4-WM5-Y301A00 — rear shocks 24-115926 (PDF)
- BILSTEIN installation safety notice — read first (PDF)
Notes
- BILSTEIN lists all three part numbers for the BMW 128i 2008–2013, 135i 2008–2013 and 135is 2013.
- This is a direct shock replacement, not a lowering or coilover kit — ride height and spring rates remain factory.
- BILSTEIN warranty statement (PDF)
PART NUMBER
- Bilstein part number: 35-115908
- Bilstein part number: 35-115915
- Bilstein part number: 24-115926
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
| Make | Model | Chassis | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 128i | E82 | N52 3.0L I6 | 2008–2013 |
| BMW | 128i | E88 | N52 3.0L I6 | 2008–2013 |
| BMW | 135i | E82 | N54 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2008–2010 |
| BMW | 135i | E82 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2011–2013 |
| BMW | 135i | E88 | N54 3.0L Twin-Turbo I6 | 2008–2010 |
| BMW | 135i | E88 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2011–2013 |
| BMW | 135is | E82 | N55 3.0L Turbo I6 | 2013 |
