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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 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 B3 Rear Spring - 38-131097

£92.40 £49.00

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (05/97-01/05) 85 kW with standard chassis AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (05/97-01/05) 85 kW with standard chassis; 08/01_; _to CH-No.: 4B-W-100000 AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (07/97-01/05) 92 kW with standard chassis AUDI A6...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-184382

£1,176.00 £999.68

CAR FITMENT: VW SCIROCCO (137) 1.4 TSI, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TSI (05/08-) disconect DCC; outside diameter strut 55 mm; without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 25-30 mm; axle load to: 1050 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 20...

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-181488

£168.00 £110.89

CAR FITMENT: VW KAEFER 1.1 (Brezel), 1.2, 1200 1.2 (04/49-12/85) mark: Rennen HA: charakteristic: 330/130 VW KAEFER 1200 1.2, 1300 1.3, 1500 1.5, 1500 1.6, 1600 (Mexico), 1600 i (Mexico) (01/60-07/03) mark: Rennen; manual transmission VA: Only in connection with...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-226323

£139.20 £53.59

CAR FITMENT:VW BEETLE 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI, 1.6 TDI, 2.0 TDI,2.0 TSI (10/11-) mark: 0N9VA: outside diameter strut 50 mmHA: rigid axle

BILSTEIN Rear B3 OE Replacement - 38-270031

£134.40 £57.49

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) 3.2 V6 [02/04...

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...

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

BILSTEIN Rear B3 OE Replacement - 38-274589

£144.00 £62.50

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...

Rear Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-065115

£247.20 £154.01

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4B, C5) 1.8 T quattro, 2.4 quattro, 2.5 TDI quattro, 2.7 quattro, 2.7 T quattro, 2.8 quattro, 3.0 quattro, 3.7 quattro, 4.2 quattro, S6 quattro (02/97-01/05) CH.Nr.: 4B- 1- 000 001 -> VA: serie production spring seat...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-203109

£60.48 £51.41

CAR FITMENT: VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2) 1.4, 1.6 L, 1.8, 1.8 GDi LS, 1.8 LE, 1.8 SEi Limited, 1.9 D, 100 1.6, 110 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 57 1.7 SDI, 60 1.4, 64 1,9 D, 64 1.9 SDI, 68 1.9 SDI,...

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 - 46-184009

£1,243.20 £1,056.80

CAR FITMENT: VW TOURAN (1T1, 1T2, 1T3) 1.9 TDI (08/03-05/10) Conditions see certificates; manual transmission VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1160 kg HA: without ride height adjustment; lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1190 kg

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-110570

£284.40 £187.72

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,...

Front Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-065139

£229.20 £151.01

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.6, 2.8 (10/96-11/00) CH.Nr.: 8D-1-030001 -> A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI quattro, 2.4 quattro, 2.5 TDI quattro, 2.6 quattro, 2.7 Turbo...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-269843

£1,500.00 £1,275.11

VW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ, SGC, SHB, SHJ, SHC) 2.0 TDI [04/15 -] 62kW, 84HPVW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ, SGC, SHB, SHJ, SHC) 2.0 TDI [04/15 -] 75kW, 102HPVW TRANSPORTER VI Bus (SGB, SGG, SGJ, SGC,...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-259462

£1,232.40 £897.06

CAR FITMENTVW BEETLE (5C1) 1.4 TSI (10/11-) 118 kW Conditions see certificates; Rigid Axle; without leveling control; Type: 0N9; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1080 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Axle load [kg] to 820...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-028484

£112.80 £46.49

CAR FITMENT: VW POLO CLASSIC (6KV2) 1.0, 1.4, 1.6 L, 1.8, 1.8 GDi LS, 1.8 LE, 1.8 SEi Limited, 1.9 D, 100 1.6, 110 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 54 1.4, 57 1.7 SDI, 60 1.4, 64 1,9 D, 64 1.9 SDI,...

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...