As a leading supplier to BMW at OEM level, it is little wonder that German suspension giant BILSTEIN has so many damper solutions for the versatile E46 3-series. These capable saloons make superb daily drivers and are now becoming seriously affordable, to boot. BILSTEIN’S B4 range of dampers is available to fit every engine variant, with a sportier spec being offered for those looking to replace or upgrade to ‘M-Tech’ specification.
Using the very latest in production technology and twin-tube construction, each unit is hand-finished in BILSTEIN’s German factory to surpass even the most stringent of OEM production standards. For those looking to keep things close to a state of OEM perfection, the B4 units, in their smart ‘factory black’ finish fit the bill perfectly. Engineered for all-round use, with factory damping rates, these are the ideal units for a cherished or daily driven BMW. BILSTEIN also offer a ‘M-Tech’ version of this damper, which precisely matched the uprated rate of the sportier factory offerings. So if your E46 regularly sees track or fast road work, then this is the ideal solution! The twin-tube BILSTEIN dampers in these kits draw heavily from the firm’s motorsport heritage and are manufactured to BILSTEIN’s exacting OEM standards.
Offering significantly greater service life than the standard part, the BILSTEIN dampers also increase active safety through more efficient braking, better traction and improved handling.


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