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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 Rear Spring - 36-200962

£87.60 £41.50

CAR FITMENTAUDI A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro (01/95-11/00) 92 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro (07/95-11/00) 85 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T quattro (01/95-11/00) 110 kW with...

Bilstein B12 Sportline Kit -46-260307

£1,263.60 £1,074.14

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 2.0 TDI quattro (10/12-) 110 kW Conditions see certificates; Type: G03 - G07, 0N4; without electronic suspension control; Multilink Axle; Lowering ca. [mm]: 20 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1100 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm;...

Bilstein B14 Suspension Kit - 47-138896

£1,292.40 £1,034.00

CAR FITMENTAUDI TT (8J3) 1.8 (09/10-06/14) 125 kW without Magnetic Ride; Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Lowering ca. [mm]: 20-40 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1040 kg AUDI TT (8J3) 1.8 TFSI (06/08-06/14) 118 kW without Magnetic Ride;...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-145961

£243.60 £149.00

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8K2) 1.8 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI quattro, 2.0 TDi, 2.0 TDi quattro, 2.0 TFSi, 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel, 2.0 TFSI flexible fuel quattro, 2.0 TFSi quattro, 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.0 TFSI quattro, 3.2 FSI,...

BILSTEIN - B1 Service Parts - 11-267959

£55.20 £23.99

AUDI A4 (8D2, B5) [11/94 - 12/01] 1.6 [11/94 - 10/00] 74 KW 1.6 [07/00 - 11/00] 75 KW 1.8 [11/94 - 11/00] 92 KW 1.8 quattro [01/95 - 11/00] 92 KW 1.8 T [01/95 - 11/00] 110 KW 1.8...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-195203

£1,014.00 £753.05

CAR FITMENTAUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF) 1.4 TDI (11/14-) 66 kW Conditions see certificates; Lowering ca. [mm]: 20 mm; Axle load [kg] to 930 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 15 mm; Axle load [kg] to 800 kg AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF) 1.4...

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Kit - 46-332141

£1,273.46 £943.46

AUDI TT (FV3, FVP) [07/14 -]2.5 RS quattro [10/16 -] 294 KW AUDI TT Roadster (FV9, FVR) [11/14 -]2.5 RS quattro [10/16 -] 294 KW

Bilstein B12 SportLine Suspension Kit - 46-194657

£1,191.60 £1,012.94

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8P1) 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI (05/03-) disconect DCC; outside diameter strut 55 mm; without electronic suspension control; mark: G07, G08; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 45-50 mm; axle...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189165

£1,141.20 £970.09

CAR FITMENT: A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 quattro (07/95-09/01) CH.Nr.: 8D-1-030001 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 995 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1115 kg A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8...

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 19-306261

£184.80 £97.50

AUDI A7 Sportback (4KA) 45 TFSI Mild Hybrid [07/18 -] 180kW, 245HPAUDI A7 Sportback (4KA) 45 TFSI Mild hybrid quattro [07/18 -] 180kW, 245HPAUDI A7 Sportback (4KA) 55 TFSI Mild Hybrid quattro [10/17 -] 250kW, 340HPAUDI A7 Sportback (4KA) 40...

Bilstein B3 Spring - 36-234974

£86.40 £41.99

CAR FITMENTAUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 1.8 TFSI quattro (09/08-) 118 kW with standard chassis AUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 1.8 TFSI quattro (11/11-) 125 kW with standard chassis AUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 2.0 TDI (05/13-) 110 kW with standard chassis AUDI...

BILSTEIN Rear B4 OE Replacement - 19-263656

£139.20 £60.00

AUDI A3 (8V1, 8VK) 1.0 TFSI [07/16 -] 85kW, 115HPAUDI A3 (8V1, 8VK) 1.2 TFSI [02/13 - 05/15] 77kW, 105HPAUDI A3 (8V1, 8VK) 1.2 TFSI [05/14 - 08/16] 81kW, 110HPAUDI A3 (8V1, 8VK) 1.4 TFSI [04/12 - 05/14] 90kW, 122HPAUDI...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-147861

£89.28 £68.04

CAR FITMENTAUDI A4 (8E2, B6) 1.6 (11/00-12/04) 75 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A4 (8E2, B6) 2.0 (11/00-12/04) 96 kW with standard chassis AUDI A4 (8E2, B6) 2.0 FSI (07/02-12/04) 110 kW with standard chassis

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-258144

£1,172.40 £996.62

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW Multilink Axle; Type: G01, G02, 0N4; without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 985 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 50 mm; Axle load...

Bilstein Front B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 19-226880

£172.80 £72.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI (FAW) A6L Saloon (4G2, C7) 2.0 TFSI (01/12-) 132 kW with standard chassis; without leveling control; for vehicles without pneumatic suspension AUDI (FAW) A6L Saloon (4G2, C7) 30 FSI (01/12-) 140 kW with standard chassis; without leveling control;...

Bilstein B14 Suspension Kit - 47-124806

£1,421.28 £928.36

CAR FITMENTAUDI (FAW) A6L Saloon (4B5, C5) 1.8 (01/00-12/05) 92 kW without leveling control; Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Lowering ca. [mm]: 35-55 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1205 kg; Axle load [kg] to 1130 kg AUDI (FAW)...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-195794

£94.80 £44.99

CAR FITMENTAUDI CABRIOLET (8G7, B4) 2.6 (06/93-08/00) 110 kW with standard chassis AUDI CABRIOLET (8G7, B4) 2.8 (11/92-08/00) 128 kW with standard chassis AUDI CABRIOLET (8G7, B4) 2.8 (11/92-08/00) 128 kW with standard chassis; Fully Automatic; without air conditioning

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189806

£1,236.00 £1,050.68

CAR FITMENT: CABRIOLET (8G7, B4) 1.8, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 16V, 2.0 E, 2.3 E (05/91-08/00) outside diameter strut 50 mm; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 20 mm; axle load to: 1100 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 20 mm; axle load...

BILSTEIN Rear B4 OE Replacement - 19-261539

£198.00 £76.24

AUDI Q7 (4MB, 4MG) 2.0 TFSI quattro [08/15 -] 185kW, 252HPAUDI Q7 (4MB, 4MG) 3.0 TFSI quattro [01/15 - 12/19] 245kW, 333HPAUDI Q7 (4MB, 4MG) 55 TFSI Mild Hybrid quattro [07/19 -] 250kW, 340HPAUDI Q7 (4MB, 4MG) 3.0 TDI quattro...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-147885

£98.40 £38.99

CAR FITMENTAUDI A4 (8E2, B6) 2.0 (11/00-12/04) 96 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A4 (8E2, B6) 2.0 FSI (07/02-12/04) 110 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A4 (8E2, B6) 2.4 (09/01-12/04) 120 kW with standard chassis AUDI...