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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 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit - 48-230032

£2,014.80 £1,611.97

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW Rigid Axle; Conditions see certificates; Type: G01, G02, 0N1; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Built-in adjustable; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30-45 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1090 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30-50 mm;...

Bilstein B3 Spring - 37-253486

£84.00 £36.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF) 1.2 TFSI (05/10-) 63 kW with sports suspension Coil spring with constant wire diameter AUDI A1 (8X1, 8XF) 1.4 TFSI (01/11-) 136 kW with sports suspension Coil spring with constant wire diameter AUDI A1 (8X1,...

Bilstein Front B1 Service Kit - 12-243945

£42.00 £26.50

CAR FITMENT AUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW AUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (05/14-) 81 kW AUDI A3 (8V1) 1.4 TFSI (03/13-) 103 kW AUDI A3 (8V1) 1.4 TFSI (04/12-) 90 kW AUDI A3 (8V1) 1.4 TFSI (05/14-)...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-131129

£84.96 £72.22

CAR FITMENTAUDI 100 Avant (4A, C4) 1.6 (03/92-07/93) 87 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI 100 Avant (4A, C4) 2.0 E (09/91-06/94) 74 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version AUDI 100 Avant (4A, C4) 2.0 E (09/91-06/94) 85 kW...

Bilstein B12 Sportline Kit -46-258090

£1,083.60 £921.13

CAR FITMENTAUDI Q3 (8U) 2.0 TDI (03/15-) 88 kW Conditions see certificates; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1100 kg; Axle load [kg] to 1035 kg AUDI Q3 (8U) 2.0 TDI (05/13-) 130...

Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-172936

£176.40 £118.49

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...

Front Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 35-168577

£261.60 £171.00

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-) SEAT IBIZA V (6J5) 1.2, 1.2 TDI, 1.2 TSI, 1.4, 1.4 TDI, 1.4 TSI, 1.6, 1.6...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192325

£1,164.00 £989.48

CAR FITMENT: A6 Avant (4B, C5) 1.8 T quattro (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 kg HA: lowering (expertise):...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 37-131302

£82.08 £62.64

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (05/97-01/05) 85 kW with standard chassis AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 (07/97-01/05) 92 kW with standard chassis AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8 T (01/97-01/05) 110 kW with standard chassis AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) 1.8...

BILSTEIN - B1 Service Parts - 12-276455

£43.20 £20.99

AUDI A6 (4G2, 4GC, C7) [11/10 - 09/18] 1.8 TFSI [09/14 - 09/18] 140 KW 2.0 TFSI [05/11 - 09/18] 132 KW 2.0 TFSI [03/11 - 05/13] 155 KW 2.0 TFSI quattro [05/12 - 05/13] 155 KW 2.0 TFSI hybrid...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-258137

£1,154.40 £981.32

CAR FITMENTAUDI Q3 (8U) 2.0 TDI quattro (01/12-) 103 kW Conditions see certificates; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1165 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 20-25 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1115 kg AUDI...

Front Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-168560

£249.60 £147.00

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-258106

£1,118.40 £950.71

CAR FITMENTAUDI Q3 (8U) 2.0 TFSI quattro (06/11-) 125 kW Conditions see certificates; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1100 kg; Axle load [kg] to 1115 kg AUDI Q3 (8U) 2.0 TFSI quattro...

BILSTEIN B16 PSS10 - 48-252355

£1,971.60 £1,577.41

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 Rear B3 Spring - 38-241536

£99.60 £42.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8L1) 1.8 T quattro (10/98-05/03) 132 kW with standard chassis AUDI A3 (8L1) 1.8 T quattro (12/96-05/03) 110 kW with standard chassis AUDI A3 (8L1) 1.9 TDI quattro (08/00-05/03) 96 kW with standard chassis VW GOLF IV...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192288

£1,162.80 £988.46

CAR FITMENT: A6 Avant (4B, C5) 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 (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: 1150 kg...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 37-147754

£86.40 £37.00

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...