Which is better for daily driving, the Comfort or the Standard Version?

The Comfort Version. BILSTEIN gives it softer springs and a smaller drop, 10mm to 30mm, which preserves bump travel on poor roads and keeps run-flat tires from crashing over expansion joints. The Standard Version lowers the car further on stiffer springs and suits drivers who prioritize body control.

How much does the kit lower the F30 3 Series?

For the F30 3 Series, BILSTEIN quotes lowering of 10mm to 30mm front and rear compared with the factory ride height. On the F30 3 Series, the threaded bodies set the exact height inside that range. The B16 PSS10 Coilovers for F30 are rated for axle loads up to 1,020kg front and 1,235kg rear.

Is the B16 kit too firm for daily driving on the F30 3 Series?

Not on its softer settings. The 10-stage adjuster spans a range BILSTEIN chose for the F30 3 Series, so the lower clicks keep a usable ride over rough pavement while the upper clicks add body control for spirited roads or track days. Most F30 3 Series owners settle on a road setting and change it only for events.

Which cars do the BILSTEIN B16 PSS10 Coilovers for F30 fit in Comfort form?

BILSTEIN lists the rear-drive 228i and 230i, the 320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 330e, 335i, 340i and ActiveHybrid 3, and the 428i to 440i coupes and Gran Coupes, all without electronic suspension. The B16 PSS10 Coilovers for F30 xDrive cars are a separate kit.

Does the kit need a wheel alignment afterwards?

Yes. Any change to ride height alters camber and toe, so the F30 3 Series needs a four-wheel alignment once the suspension has settled at its final height, and again after any later height change. Settle on the final height of the F30 3 Series before the alignment, so it is only paid for once.

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BILSTEIN B16 PSS10 Coilovers for F30 BMW 3 Series, F32 4 Series and F22 2 Series, Comfort Version

BILSTEIN’s B16 PSS10 Coilovers for F30 BMW 3 Series, F32 4 Series and F22 2 Series, in the Comfort Version, keep the ride supple while lowering the rear-drive cars 10mm to 30mm. They fit the same 320i to 440i range as the Standard Version, on cars without adaptive dampers, with softer 289 lbs/in front and 428 lbs/in rear springs.

Features

A 10-position adjuster on each F30 3 Series damper, firming or softening rebound and compression in one step
Monotube construction with a zinc-coated threaded body that sets the F30 3 Series ride height and guards against corrosion
Progressive springs finished in blue, with rates matched to the front and rear axle loads of the F30 3 Series
BILSTEIN Limited 5-Year Warranty, with the B16 PSS10 Coilovers for F30 made in Germany

Specifications

Damping adjustment: 10 stages, rebound and compression together
Damper design: Monotube
Front spring rate: 289 lbs/in, progressive
Rear spring rate: 428 lbs/in, progressive
Front lowering: 10-30mm
Rear lowering: 10-30mm
Maximum axle load: 1,020kg front, 1,235kg rear
Finish: Zinc front, yellow rear dampers, blue springs
Country of origin: Germany
Warranty: BILSTEIN Limited 5-Year Warranty

Applications

BMW 2 Series: F22 (including 228i and 230i) | 2014-2019 and 2021
BMW 3 Series: F30 (including 320i, 328d, 328i, 330e, 330e iPerformance, 330i, 335i, 340i and ActiveHybrid 3) | 2012-2018
BMW 4 Series: F32 / F36 (including 428i, 428i Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i Gran Coupe, 435i, 435i Gran Coupe, 440i and 440i Gran Coupe) | 2014-2020

Notes

For a lower, firmer setup, BILSTEIN makes the Standard Version of this kit
BILSTEIN lists the kit for cars without electronic suspension
BILSTEIN specifies its coilover spanner wrench for setting the spring seats and lock rings on this kit
A wheel alignment is needed after installation and after any ride height change

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for daily driving, the Comfort or the Standard Version? The Comfort Version. BILSTEIN gives it softer springs and a smaller drop, 10mm to 30mm, which preserves bump travel on poor roads and keeps run-flat tires from crashing over expansion joints. The Standard Version lowers the car further on stiffer springs and suits drivers who prioritize body control.
How much does the kit lower the F30 3 Series? For the F30 3 Series, BILSTEIN quotes lowering of 10mm to 30mm front and rear compared with the factory ride height. On the F30 3 Series, the threaded bodies set the exact height inside that range. The B16 PSS10 Coilovers for F30 are rated for axle loads up to 1,020kg front and 1,235kg rear.
Is the B16 kit too firm for daily driving on the F30 3 Series? Not on its softer settings. The 10-stage adjuster spans a range BILSTEIN chose for the F30 3 Series, so the lower clicks keep a usable ride over rough pavement while the upper clicks add body control for spirited roads or track days. Most F30 3 Series owners settle on a road setting and change it only for events.
Which cars do the BILSTEIN B16 PSS10 Coilovers for F30 fit in Comfort form? BILSTEIN lists the rear-drive 228i and 230i, the 320i, 328i, 328d, 330i, 330e, 335i, 340i and ActiveHybrid 3, and the 428i to 440i coupes and Gran Coupes, all without electronic suspension. The B16 PSS10 Coilovers for F30 xDrive cars are a separate kit.
Does the kit need a wheel alignment afterwards? Yes. Any change to ride height alters camber and toe, so the F30 3 Series needs a four-wheel alignment once the suspension has settled at its final height, and again after any later height change. Settle on the final height of the F30 3 Series before the alignment, so it is only paid for once.

About BILSTEIN

BILSTEIN was founded in 1873 by August Bilstein in Altenvoerde, now Ennepetal, Germany, where its engineers are still based. In 1957 it fitted the first monotube gas pressure shock absorber to a Mercedes-Benz series production car, and Audi, BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen are among the carmakers that have used its dampers as original equipment since. BILSTEIN develops its suspension on its own test circuit in Papenburg and on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and it has been part of thyssenkrupp since 2005.

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