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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 - 46-183132

£1,189.20 £1,010.90

CAR FITMENT: A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.6, 1.6 FSI (09/04-) outside diameter strut 50 mm; mark: G02; Conditions see certificates; manual transmission VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 980 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1005...

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 22-259622

£235.20 £91.50

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 B12 Pro Kit - 46-189646

£1,210.80 £1,029.26

CAR FITMENT: TT Roadster (8J9) 3.2 V6 quattro (03/07-06/10) without Magnetic Ride; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle load to: 1040 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 20 mm; axle load to: 885 kg

Bilstein B14 PSS Suspension Kit - 47-229945

£1,292.40 £1,034.00

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW Rigid Axle; Conditions see certificates; Type: G01, G02, 0N1; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Lowering ca. [mm]: 30-45 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1090 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25-45 mm; Axle load...

Rear Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-145992

£212.40 £140.20

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 B12 Pro Kit - 46-261236

£1,172.40 £996.62

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.6 TDI (09/13-) 81 kW Multilink Axle; Type: G03-G07, 0N4; 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 Gas Shock Absorber - 19-226897

£163.20 £64.50

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 - 47-086937

£1,287.60 £1,030.16

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 T quattro (02/97-01/05) 110 kW Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Lowering ca. [mm]: 25-45 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1260 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 20-40 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1200 kg...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-194589

£1,191.60 £1,012.94

CAR FITMENT: A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.4 TFSI, 1.6 TDI, 1.8 TFSI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSI, 2.0 TFSI (09/04-) disconect DCC; outside diameter strut 55 mm; without electronic suspension control; mark: G07, G08; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-019642

£96.00 £52.80

CAR FITMENT: 50 (86) 0.8, 1.1, 1.3 (08/74-07/78) VW DERBY (86) 0.9, 1.1, 1.3 (02/77-09/81) VW DERBY (86C, 80) 1.0, 1.1, 1.3 (08/81-12/84) VW POLO (86) 0.8, 0.9, 1.1, 1.3 (03/75-09/81) VW POLO (86C, 80) 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 CAT, 1.1,...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-275738

£1,232.40 £1,047.62

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 B3 Rear Spring - 36-160587

£97.92 £83.23

CAR FITMENT: AUDI 100 (44, 44Q, C3) 1.8 quattro, 1.8 quattro CAT, 2.2 E Turbo quattro, 2.2 quattro, 2.2 quattro CAT, 2.3 E quattro, 2.3 quattro(08/84-11/90) with standard chassis; with ride height adjustment AUDI 100 (44, 44Q, C3) 1.8, 1.9,...

Bilstein B14 PSS Suspension Kit - 47-229969

£1,000.80 £922.66

Replaced by 47-254954

Bilstein B12 Sportline Kit -46-260802

£1,225.20 £1,041.50

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW Conditions see certificates; Type: G03 - G07, 0N4; without electronic suspension control; Rigid Axle; Lowering ca. [mm]: 45 mm; Axle load [kg] to 970 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 50 mm; Lowering...

Rear Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-018432

£217.20 £143.36

CAR FITMENT: CABRIOLET (8G7, B4) 1.8, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 16V, 2.0 E, 2.3 E, 2.6, 2.8 (11/92-08/00)

Bilstein B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit - 48-116541

£2,381.76 £1,488.72

CAR FITMENTAUDI (FAW) A6L Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.0 TFSI (09/05-12/11) 125 kW without leveling control; Conditions see certificates; for vehicles without pneumatic suspension; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Built-in adjustable AUDI (FAW) A6L Saloon (4F2, C6) 2.4 (03/05-12/11) 130 kW without...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192233

£1,189.20 £1,010.90

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4B, C5) 1.8 T quattro (02/97-01/05) CH.Nr.: 4B-1-000001 ->; serie production spring seat must be used; without ride height adjustment; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1150 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192202

£1,140.00 £969.07

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4B, C5) 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI (01/97-01/05) CH.Nr.: 4B-1-000001 ->; serie production spring seat must be used; without ride height adjustment; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1150 kg HA: lowering...

BILSTEIN Front Right B4 OE Replacement (Air) - 45-257186

£2,246.40 £1,482.74

AUDI A8 MK 2 SALOON (4E) 2.8 FSI [08/07 - 07/10] 154kW, 210HPAUDI A8 MK 2 SALOON (4E) 3.0 [07/03 - 05/06] 160kW, 218HPAUDI A8 MK 2 SALOON (4E) 3.0 [07/03 - 05/05] 162kW, 220HPAUDI A8 MK 2 SALOON (4E)...

Bilstein B12 Sportline Kit -46-259561

£1,218.00 £1,035.38

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW Conditions see certificates; Type: G01, G02, 0N4; without electronic suspension control; Multilink Axle; Lowering ca. [mm]: 45 mm; Axle load [kg] to 970 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 50 mm; Lowering ca....

Bilstein B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit - 48-135245

£1,992.00 £1,593.73

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 B12 Pro Kit - 46-189844

£1,287.60 £1,094.54

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4F2) 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI, 2.4, 2.8 FSI, 3.0, 3.2 FSI (05/04-05/09) without ride height adjustment; Conditions see certificates; without pneumatic suspension VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1215 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm;...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-201372

£88.80 £39.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI TT (8N3) 1.8 T quattro (10/98-06/06) 132 kW with standard chassis for vehicles with Plusachse" only" AUDI TT Roadster (8N9) 1.8 T quattro (02/00-06/06) 132 kW with standard chassis for vehicles with Plusachse" only" AUDI TT Roadster (8N9)...

Bilstein B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit - 48-088688

£2,085.60 £1,511.08

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 T quattro (02/97-01/05) 110 kW Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Built-in adjustable; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25-45 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1260 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 10-40 mm; Axle load [kg] to...

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-018449

£212.40 £116.83