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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 Front B3 OE Replacement - 36-266197

£97.20 £37.43

AUDI A4 MK 1 SALOON (8D2, B5) 1.6 [11/94 - 10/00] 74kW, 100HPAUDI A4 MK 1 SALOON (8D2, B5) 1.6 [07/00 - 11/00] 75kW, 102HPAUDI A4 MK 1 SALOON (8D2, B5) 1.8 [11/94 - 11/00] 92kW, 125HPAUDI A4 MK 1...

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 - 22-139191

£140.40 £67.00

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...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-188526

£1,066.80 £906.85

CAR FITMENT: A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.8 T, 2.0, 2.0 FSI (09/01-12/04) CH.Nr.: 8E-5-400 001 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1090 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1130 kg A4...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-183057

£1,108.80 £942.55

CAR FITMENT: A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 2.5 TDI quattro (09/01-12/04) -> CH.Nr.: 8E-5-400 000; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1230 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1150 kg

BILSTEIN - B12 Pro-Kit - 46-334497

£1,182.00 £1,004.78

AUDI A4 (8W2, 8WC, B9) [05/15 -]3.0 TDI [09/15 - 08/18] 160 KW AUDI A5 (F53, F5P) [06/16 -] 3.0 TDI [11/16 - 08/18] 160 KW 3.0 TDI quattro [07/16 - 08/18] 160 KW 45 TDI quattro [07/18 - 02/20]...

Bilstein B3 Rear Spring - 36-147991

£74.88 £63.65

CAR FITMENT: AUDI A4 (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro(11/00-12/04) with sports suspension AUDI A4 (8E2, B6) 1.8 T(11/00-12/04) with sports suspension AUDI A4 (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI quattro(11/01-12/04) with sports suspension AUDI A4 (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI(05/01-12/04) with sports suspension...

BILSTEIN Rear B6 Performance - 24-262293

£228.00 £150.49

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...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-170732

£129.60 £59.50

CAR FITMENT:Q3 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro, 2.0 TFSI quattro (06/11-) with standard chassis; without electronic suspension controlSVW TIGUAN 1.8 TSI, 1.8 TSI 4motion, 2.0 TSI 4motion (03/10-) with standard chassis; without electronic suspension controlVW TIGUAN (5N_) 1.4 TSI, 1.4...

Bilstein B3 Spring - 36-248872

£85.20 £36.49

CAR FITMENTAUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 1.8 (09/10-) 125 kW with sports suspension AUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 1.8 TFSI (01/08-) 88 kW with sports suspension AUDI A4 (8K2, B8) 1.8 TFSI (11/07-) 118 kW with sports suspension AUDI A4 (8K2, B8)...

BILSTEIN Front B6 Performance - 24-262286

£342.00 £273.62

BILSTEIN Rear B6 Performance - 24-263436

£199.20 £109.57

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 - 46-189721

£1,179.60 £1,002.74

CAR FITMENT: A5 (8T) 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 3.0 TDI quattro, 3.0 TFSI quattro, 3.2 FSI quattro, RS 5 quattro, S5 quattro (06/07-) without electronic suspension control; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 25 mm; axle load to: 1205 kg...

Rear Bilstein B4 - Gas Shock Absorber - 19-029207

£148.80 £57.30

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.6, 2.8 (11/94-11/00) -> CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200000; with sports suspension A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.4, 2.5 TDI, 2.6, 2.8 (11/94-11/00) -> CH.Nr.:...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-183262

£1,154.40 £981.32

CAR FITMENT: A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 quattro, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI quattro, 2.4 quattro, 2.6 quattro (07/95-09/01) CH.Nr.: 8D-W-006471-> 8D-1-030000; serie production spring seat must be used; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to:...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189103

£1,101.60 £936.43

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 quattro (01/95-11/00) CH.Nr.: 8D-1-030001 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 955 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 970 kg A4 (8D2, B5) 1.8 T quattro...

BILSTEIN Front B3 OE Replacement - 37-240523

£97.20 £40.00

AUDI 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 A4 MK 2 SALOON (8E2, B6) 1.8 T [07/02 - 12/04] 120kW,...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189066

£1,089.60 £926.23

CAR FITMENT: A4 (8D2, B5) 1.6, 1.8 (11/94-11/00) CH.Nr.: 8D-X-200001-> 8D-1-030000; 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 Front B3 OE Replacement - 36-269198

£97.20 £37.43

AUDI A4 MK 1 SALOON (8D2, B5) 2.4 [08/97 - 11/00] 120kW, 163HPAUDI A4 MK 1 SALOON (8D2, B5) 2.4 quattro [08/97 - 11/00] 120kW, 163HPAUDI A4 MK 1 SALOON (8D2, B5) 2.4 [03/97 - 11/00] 121kW, 165HPAUDI A4 MK...

Bilstein B12 Pro Kit - 46-189233

£1,136.40 £966.01

CAR FITMENT: A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4 quattro, 2.6 quattro, 2.8 quattro (10/96-09/01) CH.Nr.: 8D-1-030001 ->; Conditions see certificates VA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1150 kg HA: lowering (expertise): 30 mm; axle load to: 1115 kg A4...