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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 B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 35-052180

£261.60 £159.00

CAR FITMENT: A2 (8Z0) 1.4, 1.4 TDI, 1.6 FSI (02/00-08/05) SEAT CORDOBA (6L2) 1.2, 1.2 12V, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0 (09/02-11/09) SEAT IBIZA IV (6L1) 1.2, 1.2 12V, 1.4 16V, 1.4 TDI,...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 36-201884

£74.40 £34.49

CAR FITMENTSEAT CORDOBA (6K2) 1.0 (06/99-10/02) 37 kW with standard chassis; Reinforced Version SEAT CORDOBA (6K2) 1.4 (06/99-10/02) 44 kW with standard chassis SEAT CORDOBA (6K2) 1.4 16V (02/00-10/02) 74 kW with standard chassis SEAT CORDOBA (6K2) 1.4 16V (05/00-10/02)...

BILSTEIN Rear Left B2 OE Replacement (Air) - 45-291968

£1,274.40 £995.06

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)...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189073

£1,089.60 £926.23

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8 (05/00-11/00) CH.Nr.: 8D-1-030001 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 995 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 970 kg A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T (12/97-11/00)...

BILSTEIN Rear B4 OE Replacement - 19-274300

£279.60 £116.00

BMW 5 (F10) 528 i xDrive [09/11 - 10/16] 180kW, 245HPBMW 5 (F10) 535 i xDrive [03/11 - 10/16] 225kW, 306HPBMW 5 (F10) 535 i xDrive [09/10 - 10/16] 225kW, 306HPBMW 5 (F10) 535 i xDrive [07/13 - 10/16] 240kW,...

BILSTEIN - B4 OE Replacement - 19-322919

£132.00 £51.00

VW T-ROC Convertible (AC7) [12/19 -] 1.0 TSI [09/20 -] 81 KW 1.0 TSI [12/19 -] 85 KW 1.5 TSI [12/19 -] 110 KW

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-192202

£1,140.00 £969.07

CAR FITMENT: A6 (4B, C5) 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI (01/97-01/05) 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 HA: lowering...

Bilstein B3 Front Spring - 37-134129

£89.28 £31.49

Replaced by 37-131197

Bilstein Rear B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 19-232157

£133.20 £49.99

CAR FITMENTSKODA OCTAVIA (5E3) 1.2 TSI (05/15-) 81 kW Type: G01, G04, 0N1; without electronic suspension control; with off-road suspension; Rigid Axle SKODA OCTAVIA (5E3) 1.2 TSI (05/15-) 81 kW Type: G02, G03, 0N1; without electronic suspension control; Rigid Axle;...

BILSTEIN - B1 Service Parts - 12-296101

£75.60 £37.49

BMW X5 (E53) [01/00 - 12/06] 3.0 i [04/00 - 10/06] 170 KW 4.4 i [01/00 - 09/03] 210 KW 4.4 i [10/03 - 10/06] 235 KW 4.6 is [10/01 - 09/03] 255 KW 3.0 d [04/01 - 09/03] 135...

Bilstein Rear B4 Gas Shock Absorber - 19-230887

£264.00 £112.00

CAR FITMENTBMW 5 (E60) 525 d xDrive (09/08-03/10) 145 kW with standard chassis BMW 5 (E60) 525 i xDrive (09/08-03/10) 160 kW with standard chassis BMW 5 (E60) 525 xd (01/07-03/10) 145 kW with standard chassis BMW 5 (E60) 525...

BILSTEIN Front Right B6 Performance - 22-291776

£379.20 £222.01

HONDA CR-V V (RW_, RT_) 1.5 VTEC (RW1) [08/17 -] 127kW, 173HPHONDA CR-V V (RW_, RT_) 1.5 VTEC AWD (RW2) [08/17 -] 127kW, 173HPHONDA CR-V V (RW_, RT_) 1.5 (RW1) [12/16 -] 142kW, 193HPHONDA CR-V V (RW_, RT_) 1.5 AWD...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 38-131219

£158.40 £87.13

CAR FITMENTVW TRANSPORTER III Box 1.6 TD Syncro (03/86-07/92) 51 kW with standard chassis VW TRANSPORTER III Box 1.9 Syncro (11/84-07/92) 57 kW with standard chassis VW TRANSPORTER III Box 2.1 Syncro (03/86-07/92) 82 kW with standard chassis VW TRANSPORTER...

BILSTEIN Rear B6 Performance (DampTronic®) - 20-267537

£481.20 £360.92

AUDI Q3 (F3B) 35 TFSI [08/18 -] 110kW, 150HPAUDI Q3 (F3B) 40 TFSI quattro [07/18 -] 140kW, 190HPAUDI Q3 (F3B) 45 TFSI quattro [07/18 -] 169kW, 230HPAUDI Q3 (F3B) 35 TDI [09/18 -] 110kW, 150HPAUDI Q3 (F3B) 35 TDI quattro...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 38-131257

£120.00 £46.20

CAR FITMENTFORD GALAXY (WGR) 1.9 TDI (02/03-05/06) 96 kW with standard chassis FORD GALAXY (WGR) 1.9 TDI (03/95-05/06) 66 kW with standard chassis FORD GALAXY (WGR) 1.9 TDI (04/00-05/06) 85 kW with standard chassis FORD GALAXY (WGR) 1.9 TDI (05/05-05/06)...

Bilstein B14 PSS Suspension Kit - 47-229945

£1,292.40 £1,034.00

CAR FITMENTAUDI A3 (8V1) 1.2 TFSI (02/13-) 77 kW Rigid Axle; Conditions see certificates; Type: G01, G02, 0N1; Threaded Suspension (height adjustable); Lowering ca. [mm]: 30-45 mm; Axle load [kg] to 1090 kg; Lowering ca. [mm]: 25-45 mm; Axle load...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-183293

£1,102.80 £937.45

CAR FITMENT: A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4, 2.6, 2.8 (07/95-09/01) CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200000 ->; serie production spring seat must be used; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1150 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load...

Bilstein Front B6 Sport Shock Absorber - 24-218641

£266.40 £170.00

CAR FITMENTVW TRANSPORTER III Box 1.6 TD Syncro (03/86-07/92) 51 kW Type: 14 Suspension" VW TRANSPORTER III Box 1.9 Syncro (11/84-07/92) 57 kW Type: 14 Suspension" VW TRANSPORTER III Box 2.1 Syncro (03/86-07/92) 82 kW Type: 14 Suspension" VW TRANSPORTER...