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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.

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...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-259486

£1,232.40 £1,047.62

CAR FITMENTVW BEETLE (5C1) 1.4 TSI (10/11-) 118 kW Conditions see certificates; Multilink Axle; without leveling control; Type: 04N; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1080 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Axle load [kg] to 880...

Bilstein Front Right B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 45-240263

£1,456.80 £1,094.09

CAR FITMENTPORSCHE CAYENNE 3.0 Diesel (06/10-) 155 kW for pneumatic suspension vehicles; with electronic suspension control PORSCHE CAYENNE 3.0 Diesel (06/10-) 176 kW for pneumatic suspension vehicles; with electronic suspension control PORSCHE CAYENNE 3.0 Diesel (06/11-) 180 kW for pneumatic...

Bilstein B12 Sportline Kit -46-261137

£1,191.60 £1,012.94

CAR FITMENTVW JETTA IV (162, 163) 1.2 TSI (02/11-) 77 kW Conditions see certificates; Type: G46, G57, G10; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 35 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1040 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Lowering ca....

Bilstein Left Rear B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 45-240270

£1,239.42 £1,105.87

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,...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 22-220554

£264.00 £106.00

CAR FITMENT: VW AMAROK 2.0 BiTDI, 2.0 BiTDI 4motion, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 4motion, 2.0 TSI (09/10-)

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-259349

£1,112.40 £846.06

CAR FITMENTVW CC (358) 2.0 TDI (05/15-) 110 kW Conditions see certificates; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1170 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Lowering ca. [mm]: 20 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1030 kg VW...

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Kit - 46-332028

£1,160.40 £986.42

VW JETTA III (1K2) [09/04 - 12/13] 1.6 [09/04 - 10/10] 75 KW 1.6 MultiFuel [01/08 - 10/10] 75 KW 1.6 FSI [09/05 - 10/10] 85 KW

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 -]...

Front Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 22-043092

£201.60 £177.41

CAR FITMENT: VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.6, 1.8, 1.9 TD, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 (10/93-08/96) CH.Nr.: 3AR000001 ->; for vehicles with "Plusachse" only; without off-road suspension VW PASSAT (3A2, 35I) 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 16V (01/94-08/96) -> CH.Nr.: 31P026436; for vehicles...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-259301

£1,134.00 £963.97

CAR FITMENTVW CC (358) 1.4 TSI (05/15-) 110 kW Conditions see certificates; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1110 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Lowering ca. [mm]: 20 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1030 kg VW...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-280732

£1,219.20 £1,036.40

VW PASSAT (3G2, CB2) 2.0 TSI 4motion [09/18 -] 200kW, 272HPVW PASSAT (3G2, CB2) 2.0 TSI 4motion [05/15 -] 206kW, 280HPVW PASSAT (3G2, CB2) 2.0 TDI 4motion [08/14 - 11/17] 110kW, 150HPVW PASSAT (3G2, CB2) 2.0 TDI 4motion [11/14 -]...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-199563

£99.60 £38.35

CAR FITMENTVW PASSAT (362) 1.6 TDI (08/10-12/14) 77 kW with standard chassis VW PASSAT (362) 2.0 TDI (08/10-12/14) 100 kW with standard chassis VW PASSAT (362) 2.0 TDI (08/10-12/14) 103 kW with standard chassis VW PASSAT (362) 2.0 TDI (08/10-12/14)...

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...

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] ...

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

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-632188

£240.00 £158.41

CAR FITMENTVW 1500,1600 (31) 1.5 (04/61-07/73) 33 kW 01/64_01/68; Swing Axle VW 1500,1600 (31) 1.5 (04/61-07/73) 33 kW 07/68_; Double Wishbone Axle VW 1500,1600 (31) 1.5 S (08/63-01/68) 40 kW 01/64_01/68; Swing Axle VW 1500,1600 (31) 1.6 (01/64-07/73) 40 kW...