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      02-27-2014, 06:23 PM   #1
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Bilstein B12 Pro-kit

I was looking to drop my non sport 535 with H&R but I'm almost at 50k miles and I'm afraid my OEM struts won't last long whith the the added stress of the aftermarket springs. Can anyone who has this option installed offers your opinion, pictures or reviews on this bilstein setup? Name:  image.jpg
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Here is the description from Bilstein they offer a 30mm drop all around roughly 1.2"
B12 Pro-kit
$1,047.47

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit


The choice of professionals.

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of sporty dynamics, a superior appearance and high performance, you’re on exactly the right track with this sport suspension.

The product benefits at a glance:


Professional Cornering System PCS

Precise response, excellent driving performance and high reserves of safety

Lowering up to 40 mm

EIBACH Pro-Kit performance springs with progressive characteristic

Springs and shock absorbers road-tested and fi ne-tuned to complement one other perfectly

BILSTEIN gas pressure technology

BILSTEIN mono-tube/Upside-Down technology, made in Germany
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Or does anyone have any suggestions on a good strut to pair with the h&r springs?
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The H&R Sport Springs paired with Bilstein Sport (B8) shock setup is a classic suspension upgrade for the German car massive. Most drivers use this combo to compare ride quality and handling of other suspension kits on the market. The B12 Kit Pro-Kit from Bilstein is solid and it's priced very well when compared to other cup/kits and Coilover suspensions. I felt that Koni's FSD suspension for the BMW's is also a great match because of the dampening settings. I'm a set it and forget type of driver when it comes to suspensions. KW Variant 1 coilovers have always been a favorite but on the F10 BMW's they're overpriced!

I say stick with either Bilstein setup or go with Koni FSD Kit.

Good luck, and let us know what you select!
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