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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.

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-065429

£220.80 £145.74

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, 3.7 (02/97-01/05) CH.Nr.: 4B- 1- 000 001 ->; without ride height adjustment VA: serie production spring seat must be used -FAW A6...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-259479

£1,215.60 £1,033.34

CAR FITMENTVW BEETLE (5C1) 1.4 TSI (10/11-) 118 kW Conditions see certificates; Multilink Axle; without leveling control; Type: 04N; Lowering ca. [mm]: 20 mm; Axle load [kg] to 980 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm;...

BILSTEIN - B6 Performance - 24-323604

£184.80 £115.00

CUPRA BORN (K11) [08/21 -] 45 [08/21 -] 110 KW 58 [08/21 -] 150 KW 58 e-boost [08/21 -] 170 KW 77 e-boost [08/21 -] 170 KW VW ID.3 (E11) [11/19 -] Pure [11/21 -] 93 KW Pro [11/20 -]...

Front Bilstein B2 - Oil Shock Absorber - 17-104029

£133.20 £51.49

CAR FITMENT: SEAT CORDOBA (6K2/C2) 1.0 CL, 1.0 i, 1.3, 1.4, 1.4 i, 1.4 i 16V, 1.6 i, 1.8 i, 1.8 i 16V, 1.9 D, 1.9 TD (02/93-08/96) CH.Nr.: R 080001 ->; for vehicles with "Plusachse" only SEAT CORDOBA (6K2/C2)...

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-067898

£159.60 £96.49

CAR FITMENT: A1 1.2 TFSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TDI (05/10-) A1 Sportback (8XA) 1.2 TFSI, 1.4 TFSI, 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TDI (11/11-) A2 (8Z0) 1.4, 1.4 TDI, 1.6 FSI (02/00-08/05) SEAT CORDOBA (6L2) 1.2, 1.2 12V, 1.4 16V,...

BILSTEIN Rear B3 OE Replacement - 38-280412

£164.40 £73.00

VW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HM) 3.2 V6 [02/04 - 06/04] 170kW, 231HPVW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HM) 2.0 TDI [09/09 - 08/15] 103kW, 140HPVW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HM) 2.0 BiTDI [09/09 - 08/15] 132kW, 180HPVW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HM) 2.5 TDI...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-256720

£1,024.80 £871.15

VW LUPO HATCH (6X1, 6E1) 1.6 GTI [09/00 - 07/05] 92kW, 125HP

Bilstein Front B3 Spring - 36-226252(Discontinued)

£75.60 £54.37

CAR FITMENTVW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 D (08/83-10/91) 37 kW with standard chassis VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 D (08/83-10/91) 40 kW with standard chassis VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD (04/89-10/91) 59 kW with standard chassis...

BILSTEIN Front B8 Performance Plus - 22-259653

£277.20 £152.47

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 Front B3 OE Replacement - 37-293116

£121.20 £49.00

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 B12 Pro Kit - 46-000378

£1,214.40 £1,032.32

CAR FITMENT: VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1) 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 (01/98-) Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1010 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 850 kg

BILSTEIN - B6 Performance - 24-325370

£199.20 £131.48

VW TIGUAN ALLSPACE (BW2) [03/17 -] 1.4 TSI [06/17 -] 110 KW 1.4 TSI E100 Flex [07/21 -] 110 KW 1.5 TSI [09/18 -] 110 KW 2.0 TSI 4motion [03/17 -] 132 KW 2.0 TSI [04/17 -] 137 KW 2.0...

BILSTEIN B16 Damptronic® - 49-254778

£3,120.00 £2,496.20

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-026192

£148.80 £98.22

CAR FITMENT: SEAT CORDOBA Hatchback (6K2) 1.0, 1.0 16V, 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.8 T 20V Cupra, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI (06/99-10/02) SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5) 1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI (06/99-12/02) SEAT CORDOBA Vario (6K5) 1.4,...

Bilstein B14 Kit -47-245266

£1,090.80 £872.71

CAR FITMENTVW POLO (6R, 6C) 2.0 R WRC (08/13-) 162 kW Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Lowering ca. [mm]: 10-30 mm; Lowering ca. [mm]: 0-20 mm

Bilstein B12 SportLine Suspension Kit - 46-183811

£1,191.60 £1,012.94

CAR FITMENT: VW JETTA III (1K2) 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 16V, 2.0 TFSI (08/05-10/10) outside diameter strut 55 mm; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 45-50 mm; axle load to: 1130 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30-35 mm; axle...

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,...

Front Left Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-110552

£494.40 £314.02

CAR FITMENT: PORSCHE CAYENNE (955) 3.0 TDI, 3.2, 3.2 S4, 3.6, S 4.5, S 4.8, Turbo 4.5, Turbo S 4.5, Turbo S 4.8 (08/08-) without pneumatic suspension VW TOUAREG (7LA, 7L6, 7L7) 2.5 R5 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 3.0 V6 TDI,...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-261229

£1,172.40 £996.62

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW Multilink Axle; Type: G03-G07, 0N4; without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates; Lowering ca. [mm]: 35 mm; Axle load [kg] to 985 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Lowering ca. [mm]:...