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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 B3 OE Replacement - 36-292776

£90.00 £37.99

SKODA OCTAVIA III Combi (5E5, 5E6) 1.2 TSI [11/12 -] 63kW, 86HPSKODA OCTAVIA III Combi (5E5, 5E6) 1.2 TSI [11/12 -] 77kW, 105HPSKODA OCTAVIA III Combi (5E5, 5E6) 1.2 TSI [05/15 - 02/17] 81kW, 110HPSKODA OCTAVIA III Combi (5E5, 5E6)...

BILSTEIN Rear B4 OE Replacement - 19-275277

£134.40 £72.00

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 - 24-222198

£202.80 £126.00

CAR FITMENTVW BEETLE (5C1) 1.2 TSI (07/11-) 77 kW Type: 04N; Multilink Axle VW BEETLE (5C1) 1.4 TSI (10/11-) 118 kW Type: 04N; Multilink Axle VW BEETLE (5C1) 1.4 TSI (12/14-) 110 kW Type: 04N; Multilink Axle VW BEETLE (5C1)...

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Kit - 46-334275

£1,256.40 £1,068.02

VW TIGUAN (AD1, AX1) [01/16 -]1.4 TSI 4motion [05/16 - 07/18] 110 KW

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-189680

£267.60 £214.09

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 - 46-332417

£1,254.00 £1,065.98

VW BEETLE Convertible (5C7, 5C8) [12/11 - 07/19] 2.0 TDI [06/14 - 09/18] 81 KW 2.0 TDI [04/12 - 07/16] 103 KW 2.0 TDI [09/14 - 09/18] 110 KW

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-041234

£170.40 £65.60

Item replaces: 17-047166CAR FITMENT:VW CORRADO (53I) 1.8 16V, 1.8 G60, 2.0 i, 2.0 i 16V (09/88-12/95) VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.9 D, 1.9 TD, 2.0, 2.0 16V (04/88-08/96) -> CH.Nr.: 31-P-026 435; with standard chassisVW PASSAT (3A2, 35I)...

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Kit - 46-334244

£1,256.40 £1,068.02

VW TIGUAN (AD1, AX1) [01/16 -] 1.5 TSI [11/18 - 08/19] 96 KW 1.5 TSI [11/18 -] 110 KW 1.5 TSI [07/18 -] 96 KW 1.6 TDI [05/16 - 06/20] 85 KW 2.0 TDI [08/16 - 07/20] 81 KW 2.0...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-180391

£1,220.40 £1,037.42

CAR FITMENT: VW BORA (1J2) 1.9 TDI, 2.3 V5 (10/00-05/05) Conditions see certificates; manual transmission VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1050 kg HA: without ride height adjustment; lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 960 kg VW...

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...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-262493

£1,153.20 £980.30

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 - 46-259370

£1,177.20 £1,000.70

CAR FITMENTVW JETTA IV (162, 163) 1.4 TSI Hybrid (04/11-) 110 kW Conditions see certificates; Type: G46, G57, G10; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; Axle load [kg] to 990 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 50 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1080...

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Kit - 46-334268

£1,256.40 £1,068.02

VW TIGUAN (AD1, AX1) [01/16 -] 1.4 TSI [01/16 -] 92 KW 1.4 TSI [05/16 -] 110 KW 1.5 TSI [11/18 - 08/19] 96 KW 1.5 TSI [11/18 -] 110 KW 1.5 TSI [07/18 -] 96 KW

BILSTEIN Rear B4 OE Replacement - 19-264431

£145.20 £113.08

Item replaces: 19-140100CAR FITMENT:VW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HM) 2.0 [11/03 - 08/15] 85kW, 115HPVW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HM) 2.0 TSI [07/12 - 08/15] 110kW, 150HPVW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HM) 2.0 TSI [05/11 - 08/15] 150kW, 204HPVW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HM)...

Bilstein B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit - 48-080651

£1,796.40 £1,437.24

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8L1) 1.6 (08/00-05/03) 75 kW Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Built-in adjustable; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25-45 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1060 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 20-40 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1010 kg AUDI...