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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 B2 - Oil Shock Absorber - 17-104029

£133.20 £51.49

CAR FITMENT: SEAT CORDOBA (6K2/C2) 1.0 CL, 1.0 i, 1.3, 1.4, 1.4 i, 1.4 i 16V, 1.6 i, 1.8 i, 1.8 i 16V, 1.9 D, 1.9 TD (02/93-08/96) CH.Nr.: R 080001 ->; for vehicles with "Plusachse" only SEAT CORDOBA (6K2/C2)...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-276001

£1,252.80 £1,064.96

VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 TSI [01/16 - 07/18] 92kW, 125HPVW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TSI 4motion [01/16 -] 132kW, 180HPVW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TSI 4motion [09/18 -] 140kW, 190HPVW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0 TSI 4motion [06/16 -] 162kW, 220HPVW TIGUAN (AD1) 2.0...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-019118

£211.20 £131.00

CAR FITMENT: VW TRANSPORTER IV Box (70XA) 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.9 D, 1.9 TD, 2.0, 2.4 D, 2.4 D Syncro, 2.5, 2.5 Syncro, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI Syncro, 2.8 VR6 (11/90-04/03) VW TRANSPORTER IV Bus (70XB, 70XC, 7DB, 7DW) 1.6,...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192165

£1,504.80 £1,279.19

CAR FITMENT: VW SHARAN (7M8, 7M9, 7M6) 1.9 TDI, 2.0 TDI, 2.8 V6 24V, 2.8 VR6 (09/95-03/10) Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1260 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1355 kg

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Kit - 46-334251

£1,256.40 £1,068.02

VW TIGUAN (AD1, AX1) [01/16 -] 2.0 TDI [08/16 - 07/20] 81 KW 2.0 TDI [05/16 - 07/19] 85 KW 2.0 TDI [06/20 -] 90 KW 2.0 TDI [01/16 -] 110 KW

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 22-277053

£237.60 £119.00

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 - 46-259462

£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...

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Lift Kit - 46-279033

£1,329.60 £1,130.26

VW TIGUAN (5N_) [09/07 - 07/18] 1.4 TSI 4motion [09/07 - 07/18] 110 KW 1.4 TSI 4motion [05/11 - 07/18] 118 KW 2.0 TFSI 4motion [09/07 - 07/18] 125 KW 2.0 TSI 4motion [05/11 - 07/18] 132 KW 2.0 TFSI...

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 24-303828

£201.60 £95.50

AUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 1.4 TFSI [08/15 - 11/19] 110kW, 150HPAUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 35 TFSI Mild Hybrid [12/18 -] 110kW, 150HPAUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 2.0 TFSI [09/17 -] 140kW, 190HPAUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 2.0 TFSI...

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 22-267108

£190.80 £78.49

VW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 TSI [01/16 - 07/18] 92kW, 125HPVW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 TSI [01/16 - 07/18] 110kW, 150HPVW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.4 TSI 4motion [05/16 - 07/18] 110kW, 150HPVW TIGUAN (AD1) 1.5 TSI [11/18 - 08/19] 96kW, 131HPVW TIGUAN (AD1)...

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-282071

£1,488.00 £1,264.90

VW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HB, 7HJ) 2.0 TSI [07/12 - 08/15] 110kW, 150HPVW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HB, 7HJ) 2.0 TSI [05/11 - 08/15] 150kW, 204HPVW TRANSPORTER T5 MINIBUS (7HB, 7HJ) 2.0 TSI 4motion [07/11 - 08/15] 150kW, 204HPVW TRANSPORTER T5...

Bilstein Rear B3 Spring - 36-130702

£57.60 £27.49

Replaced by 36-226085

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-020794

£223.20 £147.32

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.6, 2.8 (11/94-11/00) -> CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200000 VA: serie production spring seat must be used A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI,...

BILSTEIN - EVO S - 47-313774

£1,210.80 £1,065.59

AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) [09/12 -] 1.0 TFSI [07/16 - 10/20] 85 KW 30 TFSI [07/18 - 10/20] 85 KW 1.2 TFSI [05/13 -] 77 KW 1.2 TFSI [05/14 - 08/16] 81 KW 1.4 TFSI [09/12 - 10/20] 90...

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 - 46-259394

£1,206.00 £1,025.18

CAR FITMENTVW JETTA IV (162, 163) 1.6 TDI (02/11-) 77 kW Conditions see certificates; Type: G46, G57, G10; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1120 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Lowering ca....

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-000321

£176.40 £116.42

CAR FITMENT: AUTO UNION MUNGA F 91/4, F 91/6, F 91/8 (03/57-06/69) HA: charakteristic: 280/100 VW 1500,1600 (31) 1.5, 1.5 S, 1.6, 1.6 L, 1.6 TL (04/61-07/73) swing axle HA: charakteristic: 280/100 VW 1500,1600 Hatchback (31) 1.6 TL (08/65-07/73) swing...