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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 Rear B6 Performance (DampTronic®) - 20-254759

£590.40 £389.69

VW MULTIVAN VI (SGF, SGM, SGN, SHM, SHN) 2.0 TSI [04/15 -] 110kW, 150HPVW MULTIVAN VI (SGF, SGM, SGN, SHM, SHN) 2.0 TSI [04/15 -] 150kW, 204HPVW MULTIVAN VI (SGF, SGM, SGN, SHM, SHN) 2.0 TSI 4motion [06/15 -] 150kW,...

BILSTEIN Rear B6 Performance (DampTronic®) - 20-279530

£543.60 £358.81

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) 2.0 TFSI quattro [05/17 -]...

Bilstein Rear B6 Sport Shock Absorber - 24-222181

£202.80 £126.00

CAR FITMENTVW BEETLE (5C1) 1.2 TSI (07/11-) 77 kW Type: 0N9; Rigid Axle VW BEETLE (5C1) 1.4 TSI (10/11-) 118 kW Type: 0N9; Rigid Axle VW BEETLE (5C1) 1.4 TSI (12/14-) 110 kW Type: 0N9; Rigid Axle VW BEETLE (5C1)...

BILSTEIN Rear B8 Performance Plus - 24-263900

£232.80 £153.66

BILSTEIN - B4 OE Replacement - 19-326672

£166.80 £84.49

VW CADDY V MPV (SBB, SBJ) [09/20 -]2.0 TDI BMT 4motion [03/21 -] 90 KW VW CADDY V Box Body/MPV (SBA, SBH) [09/20 -]2.0 TDI BMT 4motion [03/21 -] 90 KW

Bilstein B12 Sportline Kit -46-261144

£1,191.60 £1,012.94

CAR FITMENTVW JETTA IV (162, 163) 2.0 TDI (02/11-) 103 kW Conditions see certificates; Type: G46, G57, G10; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 35 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1130 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Lowering ca....

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-280701

£1,210.80 £1,029.26

VW PASSAT (3G2, CB2) 1.4 TSI [11/14 -] 92kW, 125HPVW PASSAT (3G2, CB2) 1.4 TSI [11/14 -] 110kW, 150HPVW PASSAT Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.4 TSI [11/14 -] 92kW, 125HPVW PASSAT Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.4 TSI [11/14 -] 110kW, 150HP

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 34-181515

£252.00 £153.00

CAR FITMENT: VW KAEFER 1302 1.2, 1302 1.3, 1302 1.6, 1303 1.2, 1303 1.3, 1303 1.6 (08/69-12/79) VW KAEFER 1302 1.2, 1302 1.3, 1302 1.6, 1303 1.2, 1303 1.3, 1303 1.6 (08/69-12/79) firmer setting HA: charakteristic: 350/160 VW KAEFER Convertible...

Front Left Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-189666

£280.80 £224.65

CAR FITMENT: VW TOUAREG (7P5) 3.0 V6 TDI, 3.0 V6 TSI, 3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid, 3.6 V6 FSI, 4.2 V8 FSI, 4.2 V8 TDI (01/10-) with standard chassis; without electronic suspension control; without pneumatic suspension

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-262462

£1,203.60 £1,023.14

SEAT LEON ST (5F8) 1.0 TSi [09/18 -] 63kW, 86HPSEAT LEON ST (5F8) 1.0 TSI [05/15 -] 85kW, 115HPSEAT LEON ST (5F8) 1.2 TSI [11/13 -] 63kW, 86HPSEAT LEON ST (5F8) 1.2 TSI [08/13 -] 77kW, 105HPSEAT LEON ST (5F8)...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-184450

£1,014.00 £861.97

CAR FITMENT: VW POLO (6R_) 1.2 TSI (11/09-) Conditions see certificates; manual transmission VA: lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle load to: 860 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 820 kg VW POLO (6R_) 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 BiFuel...

Bilstein Front B1 Service Kit - 12-228829

£15.84 £14.69

CAR FITMENTAUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 1.8 (09/10-) 125 kW without electronic suspension control Steel Elastomer AUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 1.8 TFSI (01/08-) 88 kW without electronic suspension control Steel Elastomer AUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 1.8 TFSI (11/07-) 118 kW without...

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 24-303828

£201.60 £95.50

AUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 1.4 TFSI [08/15 - 11/19] 110kW, 150HPAUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 35 TFSI Mild Hybrid [12/18 -] 110kW, 150HPAUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 2.0 TFSI [09/17 -] 140kW, 190HPAUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 2.0 TFSI...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 37-131302

£82.08 £62.64

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (05/97-01/05) 85 kW with standard chassis AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (07/97-01/05) 92 kW with standard chassis AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 T (01/97-01/05) 110 kW with standard chassis AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-280725

£1,209.60 £1,028.24

VW PASSAT (3G2, CB2) 1.4 TSI [11/14 -] 92kW, 125HPVW PASSAT (3G2, CB2) 1.4 TSI [11/14 -] 110kW, 150HPVW PASSAT (3G2, CB2) 1.4 TSI 4motion [02/15 -] 110kW, 150HPVW PASSAT (3G2, CB2) 1.8 TSI [02/15 -] 132kW, 180HPVW PASSAT (3G2,...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-262493

£1,153.20 £980.30

BILSTEIN - B4 OE Replacement - 19-323510

£157.20 £72.49

VW ID.3 (E11) [11/19 -] Pure [11/21 -] 93 KW Pro [11/20 -] 107 KW Pure [03/20 -] 110 KW 1st [11/19 -] 150 KW Pro [11/21 -] 150 KW Pro S [11/21 -] 150 KW

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-045768

£169.20 £65.15

CAR FITMENT: VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.6, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 16V, 2.4 (08/88-08/96) with standard chassisVW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.8, 1.9 TD, 2.0 (02/90-08/96) CH.Nr.: 31-P-026 436 ->; with standard chassisVW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 2.8 VR6 (06/91-08/96) for vehicles...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-222073

£90.00 £49.50

CAR FITMENT:SEAT Mii (KF1_) 1.0 (10/11-) with standard chassis; with sports suspensionSKODA CITIGO 1.0 (10/11-) with standard chassis; with sports suspensionVW UP 1.0 (12/11-) with standard chassis; with sports suspension BILSTEIN - B4 OE Replacement shock absorbers [19-222073] ...