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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 Sportline - 46-334565

£1,093.20 £929.29

AUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) [05/15 -] 1.4 TFSI [08/15 - 11/19] 110 KW 35 TFSI Mild Hybrid [12/18 -] 110 KW 2.0 TFSI [05/15 -] 140 KW 2.0 TFSI [09/17 -] 140 KW 40 TFSI Mild Hybrid [05/17 -]...

BILSTEIN - B12 Sportline - 46-334633

£1,093.20 £929.29

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 TFSI quattro [11/15 - 11/19] 183 KW 2.0 TFSI quattro [05/15 -] 185...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-183200

£1,050.00 £892.57

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.6 (01/95-11/00) -> CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200000; serie production spring seat must be used; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1055 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-164489

£154.80 £59.60

CAR FITMENT:A4 (8EC) 1.6, 1.8 T, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI, 2.0,2.0 FSi, 2.0 GL, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 16V,2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI,2.0 TFSI quattro, 2.5 TDI, 2.7 TDI, 3.0,3.0 quattro, 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.2 FSI,3.2 FSI quattro, S4...

Front Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-164472

£153.60 £74.50

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8EC) 1.6, 1.8 T, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 FSi, 2.0 GL, 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI 16V, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro, 2.5 TDI, 2.7 TDI, 3.0, 3.0 quattro, 3.0 TDI quattro,...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-183194

£1,044.00 £887.47

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8 (11/94-11/00) -> CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200000; serie production spring seat must be used; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 995 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 970...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-188571

£1,089.60 £926.23

CAR FITMENT: A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI quattro, 3.0 quattro (04/01-12/04) CH.Nr.: 8E-5-400 001 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1165 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to:...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189202

£1,044.00 £887.47

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 2.4 quattro, 2.6 quattro, 2.8 quattro (10/96-11/00) CH.Nr.: 8D-1-030001 ->; CH.Nr.: 200007 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1150 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1080...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189837

£1,114.80 £947.65

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 Front B4 OE Replacement - 24-275019

£184.80 £90.49

AUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 1.4 TFSI [08/15 - 11/19] 110kW, 150HPAUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 35 TFSI Mild Hybrid [12/18 -] 110kW, 150HPAUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 2.0 TFSI [09/17 -] 140kW, 190HPAUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) 2.0 TFSI...

BILSTEIN Rear B4 OE Replacement - 24-262347

£190.80 £82.00

Front Bilstein B8 - Sprint Shock Absorber - 24-062138

£229.20 £155.87

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) S4 quattro (09/97-11/00) VA: serie production spring seat must be used A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 quattro, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI quattro, 2.4 quattro, 2.5 TDI quattro, 2.6 quattro, 2.8 quattro (07/95-09/01) CH.Nr.: 8D-W-006471->...

Bilstein B12 SportLine Suspension Kit - 46-188588

£1,026.00 £872.17

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8E2, B6) 1.6, 1.8 T, 2.0, 2.0 FSI (11/00-12/04) CH.Nr.: 8E-2-400001 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 45-50 mm; axle load to: 1090 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 35-40 mm; axle load to: 1035 kg A4 (8EC)...

BILSTEIN - B12 Sportline - 46-333025

£1,309.20 £1,112.90

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189073

£1,033.20 £878.29

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 - B12 Sportline - 46-333018

£1,309.20 £1,112.90

AUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) [05/15 -] 35 TFSI Mild Hybrid [12/18 -] 110 KW 2.0 TFSI [09/17 -] 140 KW 2.0 TFSI [05/15 -] 140 KW 40 TFSI Mild Hybrid [05/17 -] 140 KW 40 TFSI Mild Hybrid [06/20...

BILSTEIN Front B6 Performance (DampTronic®) - 26-296036

£499.20 £399.40

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189080

£1,038.00 £882.37

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.6 (01/95-11/00) CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200001-> 8D-1-30000; serie production spring seat must be used; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1055 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30...