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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 - 46-257529

£1,141.20 £970.09

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4G2, C7, 4GC) 3.0 TDI (09/14-) 155 kW Conditions see certificates; with standard chassis; without leveling control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1270 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; Axle load [kg] to...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-257543

£1,141.20 £970.09

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4G2, C7, 4GC) 2.0 TFSI quattro (05/12-05/13) 155 kW Conditions see certificates; for vehicles without pneumatic suspension; without leveling control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1200 kg; Axle load [kg] to 1315 kg...

Bilstein B12 Sportline Kit -46-261144

£1,117.20 £949.69

CAR FITMENTVW JETTA IV (162, 163) 2.0 TDI (02/11-) 103 kW Conditions see certificates; Type: G46, G57, G10; without electronic suspension control; Lowering ca. [mm]: 35 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1130 kg; Outer diameter [mm] 55 mm; Lowering ca....

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-130962

£61.92 £52.63

CAR FITMENT: AUDI 80 (81, 85, B2) 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 GLE, 1.8, 1.8 GTE(08/78-08/86) with standard chassis AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 GT(07/80-10/88) with standard chassis VW PASSAT (32B) 2.1(01/81-07/83) with standard chassis VW PASSAT Variant (32B)...

Bilstein B3 Spring - 36-252664

£70.80 £31.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 Convertible (8P7) 1.2 TFSI (03/10-05/13) 77 kW with standard chassis Coil spring with constant wire diameter AUDI A3 Convertible (8P7) 1.4 TFSI (02/11-05/13) 92 kW with standard chassis Coil spring with constant wire diameter AUDI A3 Convertible...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-199631

£88.80 £38.50

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...

Rear Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 34-030585

£250.80 £148.00

CAR FITMENT: 80 (89, 89Q, 8A, B3) 1.8 E quattro, 1.8 quattro, 1.8 S quattro, 2.0 E 16V quattro, 2.0 E quattro, 2.0 quattro, 2.3 quattro (09/86-09/91) 90 (89, 89Q, 8A, B3) 2.0 20 V quattro, 2.0 quattro, 2.2 E...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-195930

£84.00 £35.83

CAR FITMENTAUDI TT (8N3) 1.8 T (09/05-06/06) 140 kW Fully Automatic; with sports suspension AUDI TT (8N3) 1.8 T (10/98-06/06) 132 kW Fully Automatic; with sports suspension AUDI TT (8N3) 1.8 T quattro (03/05-06/06) 176 kW with sports suspension AUDI...

Bilstein Rear B1 Service Kit - 11-101413

£37.20 £16.49

CAR FITMENTNO LONGER AVAILABLEAUDI 100 (43, C2) 1.6 (08/76-07/82) 63 kW with standard chassis AUDI 100 (43, C2) 1.9 (06/76-12/77) 69 kW with standard chassis AUDI 100 (43, C2) 1.9 (08/80-07/82) 74 kW with standard chassis AUDI 100 (43, C2)...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-203178

£84.00 £35.99

CAR FITMENTAUDI A6 (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI (04/09-03/11) 120 kW with standard chassis; Type: 1BA AUDI A6 (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI (07/04-03/11) 100 kW with standard chassis; Type: 1BA AUDI A6 (4F2, C6) 2.0 TDI (07/04-10/08) 103 kW with standard...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-195923

£84.00 £36.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI TT (8N3) 1.8 T (09/05-06/06) 140 kW Manual Transmission; with sports suspension AUDI TT (8N3) 1.8 T (10/98-06/06) 132 kW Manual Transmission; with sports suspension AUDI TT (8N3) 1.8 T quattro (09/05-06/06) 140 kW with sports suspension AUDI...

Bilstein Rear B1 Service Kit - 12-244928

£34.80 £17.50

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8L1) 1.6 (08/00-05/03) 75 kW AUDI A3 (8L1) 1.6 (09/96-05/03) 74 kW AUDI A3 (8L1) 1.8 (09/96-05/03) 92 kW AUDI A3 (8L1) 1.8 T (12/96-05/03) 110 kW AUDI A3 (8L1) 1.8 T (12/98-05/03) 132 kW AUDI A3...

Bilstein B3 Spring - 36-252657

£84.00 £36.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8P1) 1.2 TSI (04/10-08/12) 77 kW with standard chassis Coil spring with constant wire diameter AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.2 TSI (04/10-03/13) 77 kW with standard chassis Coil spring with constant wire diameter

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 - 36-147793

£68.40 £31.00

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...

Bilstein Front B3 Spring - 36-241149

£90.00 £37.99

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...