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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 B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-109497

£151.20 £58.21

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8E2, B6) 1.6, 1.8 T, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI quattro, 2.0, 2.0 FSI, 2.4, 2.5 D, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI quattro, 3.0, 3.0 quattro (10/00-12/04) -> CH.Nr.: 8E-2-400 000; with standard chassis A4 Avant...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-183330

£1,148.40 £897.06

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8K2) 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.0 TFSI quattro, 3.2 FSI, 3.2 FSI quattro, S4 quattro (11/07-) with standard chassis; without lowered chassis; without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 35 mm;...

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Kit - 46-333520

£1,384.80 £1,177.18

AUDI A4 Avant (8W5, 8WD, B9) [08/15 -] 3.0 TDI quattro [11/15 - 08/18] 160 KW 45 TDI quattro [07/18 -] 170 KW 3.0 TDI quattro [08/15 - 08/18] 200 KW 50 TDI quattro [07/18 -] 210 KW 50 TDI...

BILSTEIN - B12 Sportline - 46-333179

£1,389.60 £1,042.08

AUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) [05/15 -] 40 TFSI Mild Hybrid quattro [06/20 -] 150 KW 45 TFSI Mild Hybrid quattro [07/18 - 11/19] 180 KW 2.0 TDI quattro [09/16 - 11/19] 110 KW 2.0 TDI quattro [09/16 - 11/19]...

Bilstein B12 SportLine Suspension Kit - 46-188595

£1,028.40 £874.21

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 3.0 (11/00-12/04) CH.Nr.: 8E-2-400001 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 45-50 mm; axle load to: 1140 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 35-40 mm; axle load to: 1035 kg A4 (8EC) 1.9 TDI,...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-183002

£1,108.80 £942.55

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI quattro, 3.0 quattro (11/00-12/04) -> CH.Nr.: 8E-2-400 000; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1165 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1135...

Bilstein B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit - 48-086165

£2,041.20 £1,573.33

CAR FITMENTAUDI A4 (8D2, B5) S4 quattro (09/97-09/01) 195 kW Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Built-in adjustable; Lowering ca. [mm]: 15-35 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1150 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 10-30 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1140...

Bilstein B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit - 48-086059

£1,716.48 £1,630.66

CAR FITMENTAUDI A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6 (07/00-11/00) 75 kW Conditions see certificates; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Built-in adjustable; Lowering ca. [mm]: 35-55 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1150 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 30-50 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1020 kg...

Bilstein B12 SportLine Suspension Kit - 46-189264

£1,074.00 £912.97

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.6 (01/95-11/00) CH.Nr.: 8D-1-030001 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 45-50 mm; axle load to: 1070 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 35-40 mm; axle load to: 1010 kg...

Bilstein Front B1 Service Kit - 12-117642

£44.40 £19.49

ON BACKORDER, estimated lead time - 3 weeks from point of order.CAR FITMENT AUDI A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6 (07/00-11/00) 75 kW Steel Elastomer; without ball bearing AUDI A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6 (11/94-10/00) 74 kW Steel Elastomer; without ball bearing AUDI...

Bilstein B12 SportLine Suspension Kit - 46-183361

£1,083.60 £921.13

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4 (11/94-11/00) -> CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200000; serie production spring seat must be used; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 45-50 mm; axle load to: 1070 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 35-40...

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Kit - 46-333537

£1,189.20 £1,010.90

AUDI A4 Avant (8W5, 8WD, B9) [08/15 -] 3.0 TDI quattro [11/15 - 08/18] 160 KW 45 TDI quattro [07/18 -] 170 KW 3.0 TDI quattro [08/15 - 08/18] 200 KW 50 TDI quattro [07/18 -] 210 KW 50 TDI...

BILSTEIN - B12 Sportline - 46-333575

£1,389.60 £1,181.26

AUDI A4 Avant (8W5, 8WD, B9) [08/15 -] 2.0 TDI quattro [09/16 - 10/19] 110 KW 2.0 TDI quattro [09/16 - 09/18] 120 KW 2.0 TDI quattro [10/15 - 09/18] 140 KW 40 TDI quattro [10/18 - 09/20] 140 KW...

BILSTEIN - B12 Sportline - 46-333568

£1,191.60 £1,012.94

AUDI A4 Avant (8W5, 8WD, B9) [08/15 -] 2.0 TDI quattro [09/16 - 10/19] 110 KW 2.0 TDI quattro [09/16 - 09/18] 120 KW 2.0 TDI quattro [10/15 - 09/18] 140 KW 40 TDI quattro [10/18 - 09/20] 140 KW...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189837

£1,108.80 £942.55

CAR FITMENT: A4 Convertible (8H7, 8HE) 1.8, 1.8 T, 2.0, 2.0 TFSI (07/02-03/09) -> CH.Nr.: 8E-7-400 000; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 20 mm; axle load to: 1150 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 20 mm; axle load to: 1100 kg

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189820

£1,108.80 £942.55

CAR FITMENT: A4 Convertible (8H7, 8HE) 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.7 TDI, 3.0, 3.2 FSI (04/02-03/09) -> CH.Nr.: 8H-7-400 000; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 20 mm; axle load to: 1230 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 20 mm; axle load to:...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-188557

£1,094.40 £930.31

CAR FITMENT: A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.5 TDI quattro (09/01-12/04) CH.Nr.: 8E-5-400 001 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1230 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1150 kg A4 Avant (8ED)...

BILSTEIN Rear B8 Performance Plus - 24-263443

£211.20 £116.17

AUDI A4 MK 2 SALOON (8E2, B6) 1.6 [11/00 - 12/04] 75kW, 102HPAUDI A4 MK 2 SALOON (8E2, B6) 1.8 T [11/00 - 07/02] 110kW, 150HPAUDI A4 MK 2 SALOON (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro [11/00 - 07/02] 110kW, 150HPAUDI...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-183279

£1,093.20 £929.29

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 2.4, 2.6, 2.8 (01/95-11/00) -> CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200000; Conditions see certificates; automatic transmission VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1150 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 970 kg A4 (8D2, B5)...