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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.

Rear Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-145992

£212.40 £144.44

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 B12 Pro Kit - 46-257512

£1,141.20 £970.09

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4G2, C7, 4GC) 2.0 TDI (01/12-) 100 kW Conditions see certificates; for vehicles without pneumatic suspension; without leveling control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1200 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; Axle load...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 34-030868

£267.60 £167.00

CAR FITMENT: 80 (8C, B4) 2.0 E 16V quattro, 2.0 E quattro, 2.0 quattro, 2.3 E quattro, 2.6 quattro, 2.8 quattro, S2 quattro (09/91-12/94) 80 (8C, B4) S2 quattro (02/93-12/94) 80 Avant (8C, B4) 2.0 E 16V quattro, 2.3 E...

BILSTEIN B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit - 48-251570

£1,971.60 £1,565.54

AUDI A3 (8V1, 8VK) 1.0 TFSI [07/16 -] 85kW, 115HPAUDI A3 (8V1, 8VK) 1.2 TFSI [02/13 - 05/15] 77kW, 105HPAUDI A3 (8V1, 8VK) 1.2 TFSI [05/14 - 08/16] 81kW, 110HPAUDI A3 (8V1, 8VK) 1.4 TFSI [04/12 - 05/14] 90kW, 122HPAUDI...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189936

£1,221.60 £1,038.44

CAR FITMENT: A6 Avant (4F5) S6 quattro (03/06-08/11) without ride height adjustment; Conditions see certificates; without pneumatic suspension VA: lowering (expertise): 20 mm; axle load to: 1350 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 10 mm; axle load to: 1335 kg

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-188090

£1,165.20 £990.50

CAR FITMENT: Q5 (8R) 3.0 TDI (11/08-) without electronic suspension control; without ride height adjustment; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1280 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle load to: 1345 kg

BILSTEIN Rear Left B4 OE Replacement (Air) - 45-242007

£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)...

Replacement Front Dampers - (VW/AUDI BILSTEIN B14 SUSPENSION KIT - 47-127708) - F4-VE3-C771-H3

£366.00

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 37-133030

£88.80 £34.19

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8P1) 1.4 TFSI (09/07-08/12) 92 kW with standard chassis AUDI A3 (8P1) 1.6 (05/03-08/12) 75 kW with standard chassis AUDI A3 (8P1) 1.6 FSI (08/03-09/07) 85 kW with standard chassis AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.4 TFSI (09/07-03/13)...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 37-147679

£88.80 £34.19

CAR FITMENT AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.4 (02/00-08/05) 55 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.4 TDI (02/00-08/05) 55 kW with standard chassis AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.4 TDI (11/03-08/05) 66 kW with standard chassis AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.6...

Bilstein B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit - 48-230056

£1,651.68 £1,455.59

Replaced by 48-254960

BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit - 46-261243

£1,136.40 £812.59

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-116299

£223.20 £129.00

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4F2) 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TFSI, 2.4, 2.4 quattro, 2.7 TDI, 2.7 TDI quattro, 2.8 FSI, 2.8 FSI quattro, 3.0, 3.0 quattro, 3.0 TDi PF, 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.0 TFSI quattro, 3.2 FSI, 3.2 FSI quattro, 4.2 FSI...

Bilstein B6 Sport Shock Absorber - 24-247955

£194.40 £121.00

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 Convertible (8V7) 1.4 TFSI (02/14-) 92 kW Multilink Axle; Type: G01, G02, 0N4 AUDI A3 Convertible (8V7) 1.4 TFSI (02/14-) 92 kW Multilink Axle; Type: G03, G04, G05; Type: G06, G07, 0N4 AUDI A3 Convertible (8V7) 1.4...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-046370

£306.00 £181.01

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8L1) 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI quattro, S3 quattro (12/96-) TT (8N3) 1.8 T (10/98-06/06) with standard chassis TT (8N3) 1.8 T quattro, 3.2 VR6 quattro (10/98-06/06) with standard chassis TT Roadster (8N9) 1.8 T (10/99-06/06) with...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-133123

£100.80 £80.64

CAR FITMENTAUDI 100 (44, 44Q, C3) 1.8 (02/86-07/88) 65 kW with standard chassis AUDI 100 (44, 44Q, C3) 1.8 (08/83-07/89) 66 kW with standard chassis AUDI 100 (44, 44Q, C3) 1.8 CAT (03/85-11/90) 66 kW with standard chassis AUDI 100...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 37-147747

£86.40 £29.50

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8P1) 1.6 (05/03-08/12) 75 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A3 (8P1) 1.6 FSI (08/03-09/07) 85 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A3 (8P1) 1.6 TDI (05/09-08/12) 66 kW with standard chassis AUDI A3 (8P1)...

BILSTEIN Front B4 OE Replacement - 19-283579

£195.60 £76.99

AUDI Q5 (FYB) 2.0 TFSI quattro [01/17 -] 183kW, 249HPAUDI Q5 (FYB) 2.0 TFSI quattro [06/16 -] 185kW, 252HPAUDI Q5 (FYB) SQ5 TFSI quattro [11/16 -] 260kW, 354HPAUDI Q5 (FYB) 2.0 TDI [01/17 -] 100kW, 136HPAUDI Q5 (FYB) 2.0 TDI...

Bilstein B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit - 48-088688

£2,064.00 £1,638.11

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...