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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 B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-136822

£199.20 £125.00

CAR FITMENT: TT (8J3) 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 quattro, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro, 3.2 V6 quattro (03/07-) without Magnetic Ride TT Roadster (8J9) 1.8 TFSI, 2.0 quattro, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro (05/08-) without...

Bilstein B3 Spring - 37-253578 (Discontinued)

£96.00 £44.50 - Sold Out

CAR FITMENTAUDI TT (8J3) 2.0 TFSI quattro (06/08-06/10) 147 kW with standard chassis; Equipment Variant S-line

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192295

£1,188.00 £1,009.88

CAR FITMENT: A6 Avant (4B, C5) 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.7 T, 2.8 (12/97-01/05) -> CH.Nr.: 4B-Y-200000; serie production spring seat must be used; without ride height adjustment; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1230 kg...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192301

£1,178.40 £947.06

CAR FITMENT: A6 Avant (4B, C5) 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.7 T, 2.8, 3.0 (12/97-01/05) 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: 1230...

Bilstein Front B3 Spring - 36-241149

£90.00 £40.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 Convertible (8P7) 1.2 TFSI (03/10-05/13) 77 kW with sports suspension AUDI A3 Convertible (8P7) 1.6 (09/08-05/10) 75 kW with sports suspension VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.2 TSI (05/10-11/12) 63 kW with sports suspension; Fully Automatic VW GOLF...

Front Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-065108

£229.20 £149.00

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...

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-065092

£241.20 £132.67

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-148264

£74.88 £35.99

Replaced by 36-253661

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-130993

£84.00 £39.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI 80 (8C, B4) 1.6 (09/91-12/94) 52 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI 80 (8C, B4) 1.6 E (06/93-12/94) 74 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI 80 (8C, B4) 1.9 TD (09/91-12/94) 55 kW with standard chassis;...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 37-147754

£79.20 £41.50

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8P1) 2.0 TDI (03/06-08/12) 125 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A3 (8P1) 2.0 TDI (05/03-08/12) 100 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A3 (8P1) 2.0 TDI (06/05-06/08) 103 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version...

Rear Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-065115

£247.20 £154.01

Bilstein B3 Spring - 36-252688

£88.80 £44.50

CAR FITMENTAUDI A5 Convertible (8F7) S5 quattro (06/09-) 245 kW with sports suspension Coil spring with constant wire diameter AUDI A6 Avant (4G5, C7, 4GD) 2.8 FSI quattro (05/11-) 150 kW with sports suspension Coil spring with constant wire diameter...

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-172936

£176.40 £116.42

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 Front Spring - 36-154999

£79.20 £67.32

CAR FITMENT: AUDI 80 Avant (8C, B4) 1.6 E, 2.0, 2.0 E, 2.0 E 16V, 2.3 E(07/92-01/96) with standard chassis

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-199631

£92.40 £40.00

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 Convertible (8P7) 2.0 TDI (04/08-05/13) 100 kW with standard chassis AUDI A3 Convertible (8P7) 2.0 TDI (04/08-05/13) 103 kW with standard chassis SEAT ALTEA (5P1) 2.0 TDI (03/04-05/09) 100 kW with standard chassis SEAT ALTEA (5P1) 2.0...

Bilstein B12 SportLine Suspension Kit - 46-180223

£1,143.60 £972.13

CAR FITMENT: A3 (8L1) 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI (09/96-) Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 45-50 mm; axle load to: 1000 kg HA: without ride height adjustment; lowering (expertise): 35-40 mm; axle load to: 1000 kg

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-147700

£72.00 £34.99

CAR FITMENTAUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.2 TDI (03/01-08/05) 45 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI A2 (8Z0) 1.4 (02/00-08/05) 55 kW with standard chassis; with A/C

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192226

£1,140.00 £969.07

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:...