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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 - 46-192226

£1,143.60 £972.13

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4B, C5) 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.7, 2.7 T, 2.8, 3.0, 3.7 (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:...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192233

£1,138.80 £968.05

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...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 21-030406

£153.60 £59.15

CAR FITMENT: 80 (80, 82, B1) 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.6 GT (05/72-07/78) with standard chassis 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.3, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 GLE, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.9 CD-5S, 2.0, 2.2 (08/78-07/83) with standard chassis 80 (81, 85, B2)...

Bilstein Rear B3 Spring - 36-248926

£90.00 £37.99

CAR FITMENTAUDI A4 Avant (8K5, B8) 3.0 TDI quattro (04/08-) 176 kW with standard chassis AUDI A6 (4G2, C7, 4GC) 2.8 FSI quattro (03/11-) 150 kW with standard chassis AUDI A6 (4G2, C7, 4GC) 3.0 TDI quattro (03/11-) 150 kW...

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 19-302607

£192.00 £97.50

AUDI A6 (4A2, C8) 45 TFSI Mild Hybrid [08/18 -] 180kW, 245HPAUDI A6 (4A2, C8) 45 TFSI Mild Hybrid quattro [08/18 -] 180kW, 245HPAUDI A6 (4A2, C8) 55 TFSi Mild Hybrid quattro [02/18 -] 250kW, 340HPAUDI A6 (4A2, C8) 35...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-052173

£249.60 £147.00

CAR FITMENT: 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, 1.4 TDI, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 (09/02-11/09) SEAT IBIZA IV (6L1) 1.2, 1.2 12V, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI,...

BILSTEIN B14 PSS - 47-252349

£1,278.00 £1,022.48

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 Front Spring - 37-147730

£84.00 £36.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8P1) 1.6 TDI (05/09-08/12) 66 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A3 (8P1) 1.6 TDI (05/09-08/12) 77 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A3 (8P1) 1.9 TDI (05/03-05/10) 77 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version...

BILSTEIN Rear B6 Performance - 24-303514

£246.00 £150.00

AUDI A4 Avant (8W5, 8WD, B9) RS4 quattro [10/17 -] 331kW, 450HPAUDI A5 Sportback (F5A, F5F) RS5 quattro [06/18 -] 331kW, 450HPAUDI A5 (F53, F5P) RS5 quattro [04/17 -] 331kW, 450HP

BILSTEIN Front Left B4 OE Replacement (Air) - 45-241994

£2,224.80 £1,468.49

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 Rear B4 OE Replacement - 19-252407

£145.44 £55.50

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-145978

£207.60 £134.00

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 Front B1 Service Kit - 12-244911

£33.60 £18.48

CAR FITMENTAUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF) 1.0 TFSI (03/15-) 70 kW AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF) 1.2 TFSI (05/10-) 63 kW AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF) 1.4 TDI (11/14-) 66 kW AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF) 1.4 TFSI (01/11-) 136 kW AUDI A1 (8X1,...

Bilstein B14 Suspension Kit - 47-080478

£1,278.00 £958.57

CAR FITMENTAUDI TT (8N3) 1.8 T (09/02-06/06) 110 kW Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Lowering ca. [mm]: 30-50 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1040 kg; Axle load [kg] to 825 kg AUDI TT (8N3) 1.8 T (09/05-06/06) 120...

Bilstein B4 DampTronic Shock Absorber - 23-245891

£1,052.40 £841.99

CAR FITMENTPORSCHE MACAN 2.0 (07/14-) 174 kW with electronic suspension control; for coil-spring suspension vehicles PORSCHE MACAN 3.0 S (02/14-) 250 kW with electronic suspension control; for coil-spring suspension vehicles PORSCHE MACAN 3.0 S Diesel (02/14-) 155 kW with electronic...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-019307

£122.40 £50.50

CAR FITMENT: 80 (89, 89Q, 8A, B3) 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.8 E, 1.8 S, 1.9 D, 2.0, 2.0 E, 2.0 E 16V (09/86-10/91) with sports suspension 90 (81, 85, B2) 1.6 TD, 2.0, 2.2 (01/85-03/87) with sports...

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 19-302591

£196.80 £87.49

Front Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 34-003695

£258.00 £162.00

CAR FITMENT: 100 (44, 44Q, C3) 1.8 quattro, 1.8 quattro CAT, 2.2 E quattro, 2.2 E Turbo quattro, 2.2 quattro, 2.2 quattro CAT, 2.3 E quattro (08/84-11/90) HA: thread: M12 100 (4A, C4) 1.6, 2.0, 2.0 E, 2.0 E 16V,...

Bilstein Rear B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 19-226897

£163.20 £67.50

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 B12 Pro Kit - 46-261274

£1,164.00 £989.48

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 Limousine (8VS) 1.2 TFSI (05/14-) 81 kW Multilink Axle; Type: G03-G07, 0N4; without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 985 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Axle load...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-261281