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Confused? Bilstein Buying Guide

Bilstein have a very comprehensive product range from original equipment (OE) shock absorbers to professional motorsport applications. It can be confusing so this guide will explain some of the differences between the main products to help you make an informed choice.

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Shock absorbers

Bilstein B4 - These are classed as a replacement damper. A few B4 variations exist depending on the vehicle application but these are all intended to replace the standard shocks fitted when the car was new.

Bilstein B6 - A non adjustable sport damper which is painted yellow. The B6 damper is designed for the motorist that wants a sporty ride without lowering the car or changing the original springs.

Bilstein B8 - just like the B6 shock absorber but shorter. These are only for use with lowering springs or where listed for vehicles with factory sports suspension. The are shorter to ensure the all important coil spring pre load as lowering springs are shorter than OE springs.

Suspension Kits

Bilstein B12 Sportline - Contains 4 x Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach Sportline lowering springs. This kit is non adjustable with typical lowering of upto 50mm

Bilstein B12 Pro-kit - Contains 4 x Bilstein B8 shocks and Eibach Pro kit lowering springs. Typical lowering 30-40mm to give the perfect balance between looks and performance. This kit is non adjustable.

Bilstein B14 (PSS) - An height adjustable coil over kit with lowering between 30-50mm front and rear to fine tune your look.

Bilstein B16 (PSS10) - An fully adjustable coil over kit. Lowering up to 30-50mm and 10 pressure adjustments. This kit allows quick and easy parallel adjustment of bump and rebound with a twist of a dial. Flexibility for road use or track.

Bilstein ClubSport - The ultimate kit. Complete flexibility allowing 100 setting variations. You can easily adjust the bump and rebound separately to fine tune your kit to any track.

This kit can be used on the road but is better suited for the track.

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-130832

£93.60 £40.49

CAR FITMENTVW GOLF IV (1J1) 1.9 TDI 4motion (09/00-06/05) 74 kW with standard chassis VW GOLF IV (1J1) 1.9 TDI 4motion (09/99-06/01) 85 kW with standard chassis VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.6 (09/93-08/96) 74 kW with standard chassis; 09/93_ VW...

Rear Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-015141

£189.60 £125.15

CAR FITMENT: VW GOLF I (17) 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.5 D, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 GTI, 1.6 TD, 1.8 GTI (04/74-12/83) VA: for bolted struts only VW GOLF I Cabriolet (155) 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 (08/82-12/89) VA: for bolted struts...

Bilstein Front B6 Sport Shock Absorber - 35-239611

£333.60 £203.00

CAR FITMENTVW CADDY I (14) 1.5 (08/82-07/83) 51 kW VW CADDY I (14) 1.5 (09/79-12/80) 46 kW VW CADDY I (14) 1.5 (09/79-12/80) 52 kW VW CADDY I (14) 1.6 (01/83-07/92) 55 kW VW CADDY I (14) 1.6 (10/82-10/83) 55...

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-025324

£216.00 £128.00

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4B, C5) 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.7 T, 2.8, 3.7 (02/97-01/05) -> CH.Nr.: 4B-Y-200000; without ride height adjustment VA: serie production spring seat must be used -FAW A6 Saloon (C5) 1.8 TURBO, 2.4,...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-280749

£1,210.80 £1,029.26

VW PASSAT Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI 4motion [09/18 -] 200kW, 272HPVW PASSAT Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI 4motion [05/15 -] 206kW, 280HPVW PASSAT Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion [08/14 - 11/17] 110kW, 150HPVW PASSAT Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 37-134228

£93.60 £41.50

CAR FITMENTVW GOLF III (1H1) 2.8 VR6 (01/92-08/97) 128 kW with standard chassis; 09/94_ VW GOLF III (1H1) 2.8 VR6 (09/94-09/97) 120 kW with standard chassis; 09/94_ VW NEW BEETLE Convertible (1Y7) 1.8 T (01/03-09/10) 110 kW with standard chassis...

BILSTEIN Front B3 OE Replacement - 37-293239

£105.60 £46.49

SEAT LEON (5F1) 1.0 TSI [05/15 -] 85kW, 115HPSEAT LEON (5F1) 1.4 TSI [11/12 -] 90kW, 122HPSEAT LEON (5F1) 1.4 TSI [05/14 -] 92kW, 125HPSEAT LEON (5F1) 1.4 TSI [09/12 -] 103kW, 140HPSEAT LEON (5F1) 1.4 TSI [05/14 -] 110kW,...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-184405

£1,134.00 £963.97

CAR FITMENT: VW PASSAT (3C2) 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 2.0 FSI (03/05-07/10) outside diameter strut 55 mm; without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1040 kg HA: without ride height adjustment; lowering (expertise):...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-172996

£135.60 £54.00

CAR FITMENT: A3 Convertible 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.6 TDI, 1.8 TFSI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI (04/08-) with standard chassis; without electronic suspension control; mark: G02 A3 Convertible 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.6 TDI, 1.8 TFSI,...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-000361

£1,227.60 £906.06

CAR FITMENT: VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1) 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.3 V5 (01/98-) Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1050 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 850 kg

Bilstein B14 Suspension Kit - 47-080416

£1,292.40 £1,034.00

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8L1) 1.8 T quattro (10/98-05/03) 132 kW Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Lowering ca. [mm]: 30-50 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1110 kg; Axle load [kg] to 1080 kg AUDI A3 (8L1) 1.8 T quattro...

BILSTEIN Front B3 OE Replacement - 37-293192

£99.60 £49.00

SKODA OCTAVIA III (5E3, NL3, NR3) 2.0 TSI RS [05/13 -] 162kW, 220HPSKODA OCTAVIA III (5E3, NL3, NR3) 2.0 TSI RS [05/15 -] 169kW, 230HPSKODA OCTAVIA III (5E3, NL3, NR3) 2.0 TDI RS [05/13 -] 135kW, 184HPSKODA OCTAVIA III Combi...

Bilstein Rear B3 Spring - 36-241132

£75.60 £32.50

CAR FITMENTVW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.2 TSI (05/10-11/12) 63 kW with sports suspension; Number of Doors 3 VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.2 TSI (11/08-11/12) 77 kW with sports suspension; Number of Doors 3 VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.4 (10/08-11/12) 59...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-029177

£127.20 £46.00

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8L1) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI (09/96-) with sports suspension SEAT LEON (1M1) 1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16 V, 1.8 20V, 1.8 20V T, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.3 VR5, 2.8 (11/99-06/06) with sports suspension SEAT...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-194486

£273.60 £134.00

CAR FITMENT: VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7) 2.5 R5 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 3.0 V6 TDI, 3.2 V6, 3.6 V6 FSI, 4.2 V8, 4.2 V8 FSI, 5.0 R50 TDI, 5.0 V10 TDI, 6.0 W12 (10/02-05/10) with standard chassis; without pneumatic suspension

Bilstein Rear B1 Service Kit - 12-228720

£27.60 £14.50

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (05/97-01/05) 85 kW Steel Elastomer; without ball bearing AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (07/97-01/05) 92 kW Steel Elastomer; without ball bearing AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 T (01/97-01/05) 110 kW Steel Elastomer; without ball...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-183927

£1,014.00 £861.97

CAR FITMENT: VW POLO (9N_) 1.2, 1.4 16V, 1.4 FSI, 1.6 16V, 1.6 Sportline, 1.6 Total Flex (10/01-04/09) mark: G29,G30; Conditions see certificates; manual transmission VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 870 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm;...