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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 Front B1 Service Kit - 12-117321

£50.40 £42.84

CAR FITMENTAUDI 100 (43, C2) 1.6 (08/76-07/82) 63 kW 01/80_; without sports suspension Steel Elastomer AUDI 100 (43, C2) 1.9 (01/80-07/82) 74 kW 01/80_; without sports suspension Steel Elastomer AUDI 100 (43, C2) 2.0 D (08/78-07/82) 51 kW 01/80_; without...

Bilstein Front B3 Spring - 36-250080

£97.20 £43.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 3.0 TDI quattro (06/08-) 155 kW with sports suspension AUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 3.0 TDI quattro (11/07-) 176 kW with sports suspension AUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 3.0 TDI quattro (11/11-) 180 kW with sports suspension...

BILSTEIN Rear B4 OE Replacement - 19-274003

£145.20 £56.50

AUDI Q2 (GAB) 1.0 TFSI [10/16 -] 85kW, 115HPAUDI Q2 (GAB) 30 TFSI [07/18 -] 85kW, 115HPAUDI Q2 (GAB) 1.4 TFSI [06/16 -] 110kW, 150HPAUDI Q2 (GAB) 35 TFSI [07/18 -] 110kW, 150HPAUDI Q2 (GAB) 1.6 TDI [06/16 - 10/18]...

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 19-283579

£195.60 £75.49

AUDI Q5 (FYB) 2.0 TFSI quattro [01/17 -] 183kW, 249HPAUDI Q5 (FYB) 2.0 TFSI quattro [06/16 -] 185kW, 252HPAUDI Q5 (FYB) SQ5 TFSI quattro [11/16 -] 260kW, 354HPAUDI Q5 (FYB) 2.0 TDI [01/17 -] 100kW, 136HPAUDI Q5 (FYB) 2.0 TDI...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189745

£1,172.40 £922.07

CAR FITMENT: A5 Convertible (8F) 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI (03/09-) without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 20-25 mm; axle load to: 1120 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 15 mm; axle load to: 1240 kg

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-194558

£1,170.00 £994.58

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8P1) 1.6 TDI, 1.8 T, 1.8 TFSI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI (09/04-) outside diameter strut 55 mm; without electronic suspension control; mark: G07, G08; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm;...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-139184

£141.60 £61.99

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8P1) 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.6 TDI, 1.8 T, 1.8 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI quattro, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 16V, 2.0 TDI 16V quattro, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0...

Bilstein B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit - 48-080422

£1,796.40 £1,436.28

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

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-131614

£146.40 £65.50

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8P1) 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.6 TDI, 1.8 T, 1.8 TFSI, 1.8 TFSI quattro, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 16V, 2.0 TDI 16V quattro, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0...

Rear Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-015738

£214.80 £141.78

CAR FITMENT: 100 (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) HA: thread: M10 100 Avant (4A, C4) 1.6, 2.0 E, 2.0 E 16V, 2.3 E, 2.4 D, 2.5...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-194640

£1,189.20 £1,010.90

CAR FITMENT: A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.8 TFSI quattro, 2.0 TDI 16V quattro, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI quattro (09/04-) outside diameter strut 55 mm; without electronic suspension control; mark: G07, G08; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-262370

£1,203.60 £1,023.14

AUDI A3 Convertible (8V7, 8VE) 1.4 TFSI [02/16 -] 85kW, 115HPAUDI A3 Convertible (8V7, 8VE) 1.4 TFSI [02/14 -] 92kW, 125HPAUDI A3 Convertible (8V7, 8VE) 1.4 TFSI [10/13 -] 103kW, 140HPAUDI A3 Convertible (8V7, 8VE) 1.4 TSI [05/14 -] 110kW,...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-106120

£122.40 £52.50

CAR FITMENT: A2 (8Z0) 1.2 TDI (03/01-08/05) A2 (8Z0) 1.4, 1.4 TDI, 1.6 FSI (02/00-08/05) with standard chassis

Bilstein Rear B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 19-226651

£129.60 £66.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8L1) 1.8 T quattro (10/98-05/03) 132 kW with sports suspension AUDI A3 (8L1) 1.8 T quattro (12/96-05/03) 110 kW with sports suspension AUDI A3 (8L1) 1.9 TDI quattro (08/00-05/03) 96 kW with sports suspension

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189790

£1,182.00 £919.07

CAR FITMENT: A5 Sportback 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.0 TFSI quattro, 3.2 FSI quattro, S5 quattro (09/09-) without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle load to: 1205 kg HA: lowering (expertise):...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-020794

£223.20 £147.32

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.6, 2.8 (11/94-11/00) -> CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200000 VA: serie production spring seat must be used A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI,...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-160594

£112.32 £86.40

CAR FITMENTAUDI 100 (44, 44Q, C3) 2.2 (11/83-12/87) 82 kW with standard chassis; 11/83_12/87 AUDI 100 (44, 44Q, C3) 2.2 (11/83-12/87) 85 kW with standard chassis; 11/83_12/87 AUDI 100 (44, 44Q, C3) 2.2 (11/83-12/88) 101 kW with standard chassis; 11/83_12/87...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-180179

£1,208.40 £1,027.22

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8L1) 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI quattro (12/96-) Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1050 kg HA: without ride height adjustment; lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle load to: 1120 kg

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189875

£1,300.80 £1,105.76

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4F2) 2.7 TDI quattro, 3.0 TDI quattro, 4.2 quattro (05/04-03/11) without ride height adjustment; Conditions see certificates; without pneumatic suspension VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1350 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-133130

£96.48 £82.01

CAR FITMENT: AUDI 100 Avant (44, 44Q, C3) 1.9, 2.0 D, 2.0 TD, 2.2, 2.2 CAT, 2.2 Turbo, 2.3, 2.4 D, 2.5 TDI(02/83-11/90) with standard chassis; Heavy Duty Version . AUDI 100 Avant (44, 44Q, C3) 2.0, 2.0 E, 2.0...

Front Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 35-136835

£292.80 £177.00

CAR FITMENT: TT (8J3) 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 quattro, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro, 2.5 TFSI quattro, 3.2 V6 quattro, 2.0 TFSI quattro, 2.5 TFSI quattro, 3.2 V6 quattro (03/07-) without Magnetic Ride TT Roadster (8J9) 1.8 TFSI,...

Bilstein B12 SportLine Suspension Kit - 46-183439

£1,179.60 £1,002.74

CAR FITMENT: A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.4 TFSI, 1.6, 1.6 FSI, 1.6 TDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI (09/04-) disconect DCC; outside diameter strut 50 mm; without electronic suspension control; mark: G02; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 45-50 mm; axle...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-029443

£151.20 £34.32

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4B, C5) 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.7 T, 2.8, 3.0 (02/97-01/05) CH.Nr.: 4B-1-000 001 ->; with standard chassis A6 (4B, C5) 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.7 T, 2.8...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-180162

£1,215.60 £1,033.34

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8L1) 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI (09/96-) Conditions see certificates; automatic transmission VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1020 kg HA: without ride height adjustment; lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 930 kg

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-183118