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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 B12 Pro Kit - 46-194596

£1,170.00 £994.58

CAR FITMENT: A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TFSI (09/04-) outside diameter strut 55 mm; mark: G07, G08; Conditions see certificates; automatic transmission VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1155 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-184067

£181.20 £75.49

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4B, C5) 1.8 T quattro, 2.4 quattro, 2.5 TDI quattro, 2.8 quattro (02/97-01/05) -> CH.Nr.: 4B-Y-200 000; with sports suspension A6 (4B, C5) 1.8 T quattro, 2.4 quattro, 2.5 TDI quattro, 2.8 quattro (02/97-01/05) -> CH.Nr.: 4B-Y-200...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-194455

£230.40 £88.70

CAR FITMENT: Q7 (4L) 3.0 TDI, 3.0 TDi quattro, 3.0 TFSI, 3.6 FSI quattro, 4.2 FSI quattro, 4.2 TDI, 4.2 TDI quattro (03/07-) with standard chassis; without pneumatic suspension

Bilstein EVO T1 - 48-303538

£2,566.80 £2,258.96

AUDI A4 Avant (8W5, 8WD, B9) [08/15 -]RS4 quattro [10/17 -] 331 KW AUDI A5 Sportback (F5A, F5F) [06/16 -]RS5 quattro [06/18 -] 331 KW AUDI A5 (F53, F5P) [06/16 -]RS5 quattro [04/17 -] 331 KW

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 19-302607

£192.00 £101.00

AUDI A6 (4A2, C8) 45 TFSI Mild Hybrid [08/18 -] 180kW, 245HPAUDI A6 (4A2, C8) 45 TFSI Mild Hybrid quattro [08/18 -] 180kW, 245HPAUDI A6 (4A2, C8) 55 TFSi Mild Hybrid quattro [02/18 -] 250kW, 340HPAUDI A6 (4A2, C8) 35...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189752

£1,172.40 £996.62

CAR FITMENT: A5 Convertible (8F) 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 3.2 FSI (03/09-) without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 20-25 mm; axle load to: 1205 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 15 mm; axle load to: 1240 kg

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-130726

£82.08 £62.64

CAR FITMENTAUDI 200 (43) 2.1 5E (10/79-09/82) 100 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6 (07/00-11/00) 75 kW with standard chassis AUDI A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6 (11/94-10/00) 74 kW with standard chassis AUDI A4 (8D2, B5)...

BILSTEIN Rear B4 OE Replacement - 24-302463

£198.00 £76.99

AUDI A5 Convertible (F57, F5E) 35 TFSI Mild Hybrid [05/20 -] 110kW, 150HPAUDI A5 Convertible (F57, F5E) 2.0 TFSI [03/17 - 12/19] 140kW, 190HPAUDI A5 Convertible (F57, F5E) 40 TFSI Mild Hybrid [05/17 -] 140kW, 190HPAUDI A5 Convertible (F57, F5E)...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-261175

£1,176.00 £999.68

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.6 TDI (09/13-) 81 kW Rigid Axle; Type: G01, G02, 0N1; without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1070 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 50 mm; Axle load...

BILSTEIN Rear B3 OE Replacement - 36-283125

£92.40 £44.99

AUDI A4 MK 2 AVANT/ESTATE (8E5, B6) 1.8 T [09/01 - 07/02] 110kW, 150HPAUDI A4 MK 2 AVANT/ESTATE (8E5, B6) 1.8 T [07/02 - 12/04] 120kW, 163HPAUDI A4 MK 2 AVANT/ESTATE (8E5, B6) 1.8 T [11/02 - 12/04] 140kW, 190HPAUDI...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-029214

£164.40 £63.30

Item replaces: 15-064127CAR FITMENT:100 (44, 44Q, C3) 2.4 D (08/89-07/91) with standard chassis100 (4A, C4) 1.6, 2.0, 2.0 E, 2.0 E 16V, 2.3 E, 2.4 D,2.5 TDI, 2.6, 2.8 E (12/90-06/94) with standard chassis100 Avant (44, 44Q, C3) 2.4 D (08/89-11/90)...

Bilstein Left Rear B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 45-240973

£1,596.00 £1,276.91

CAR FITMENTAUDI Q7 (4L) 3.0 TDI (03/06-05/08) 171 kW for pneumatic suspension vehicles; with electronic suspension control AUDI Q7 (4L) 3.0 TDI (03/06-05/10) 155 kW for pneumatic suspension vehicles; with electronic suspension control AUDI Q7 (4L) 3.0 TDI (03/15-08/15) 200...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-261250

£1,176.00 £999.68

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.6 TDI (09/13-) 81 kW Rigid Axle; Type: G03-G07, 0N1; without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1070 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Axle load [kg]...

BILSTEIN Rear B4 OE Replacement - 19-252407

£145.44 £55.50

AUDI TT (FV3, FVP) 1.8 TFSI [07/15 - 08/18] 132kW, 180HPAUDI TT (FV3, FVP) 40 TFSI [07/18 -] 145kW, 197HPAUDI TT (FV3, FVP) 2.0 TFSI quattro [04/15 -] 162kW, 220HPAUDI TT (FV3, FVP) 2.0 TFSI [07/14 -] 169kW, 230HPAUDI TT...

Bilstein B12 SportLine Suspension Kit - 46-183408

£1,179.60 £1,002.74

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8P1) 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.6 TDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI (05/03-) disconect DCC; outside diameter strut 50 mm; without electronic suspension control; mark: G02; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 45-50 mm;...

Rear Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-062145

£229.20 £142.00

CAR FITMENT: 80 (8C, B4) S2 quattro (02/93-12/94) 80 Avant (8C, B4) RS2 quattro, S2 quattro (02/93-07/95) A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI quattro, 2.4 quattro, 2.5 TDI quattro, 2.6 quattro, 2.7 Turbo quattro, 2.8 quattro...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189783

£1,142.40 £971.11

CAR FITMENT: A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro (09/09-) without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle load to: 1120 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle...