GoodB4 OE Replacement
Left and right, one each
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2003 BMW M3
Same parts as every 2001–2006 M3, showing 2003. See the 2001–2006 page
Bilstein lists 9 parts for the 2003 BMW M3, across 5 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 479–534 mm18.8–21.0 in
- Front, collapsed
- 372–388 mm14.6–15.3 in
- Rear, extended
- 594–597 mm23.4–23.5 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 368–377 mm14.5–14.8 in
- Lowering options
- 10–35 mm
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
Struts
9 parts for the 2003 BMW M3
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front left
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Front right
Good B4 OE Replacement
Better B6 Performance
Rear
Good B1 OE Replacement
12-117109 B1 OE Replacement Strut Mount
Sold each · 2 per axle
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-199511 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B6 Performance
24-143998 B6 Performance Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Front and rear
Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline
46-000613 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 990kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 10mm, up to 1170kg Axle Load
- Only with Original Strut Spacer 31 32 1 139 423
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Best B16 coilovers
48-126687 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit
Sold eachFor lowered vehicles
- Front Lowered Height: 10-35mm, up to 990kg Axle Load
- Rear Lowered Height: 20-35mm, up to 1170kg Axle Load
- Check which applies to your vehicle
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the M3 and we'll pick with you.
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