Bilstein
BILSTEIN (BILSTEIN) - this name has been associated for about 60 years with such concepts as innovation, quality, leadership.
BILSTEIN shock absorbers are a legend of the automotive industry and international motor sport. Since in 1951 the BILSTEIN single-tube shock absorbers with gas boost for the first time were first installed serially on Mercedes-Benz cars, BILSTEIN has gone through a rapid development path, becoming the leader among the developers and manufacturers of shock absorbers.
Today, in the high reputation of the brand BILSTEIN trust BMW, Ferrari, Maseratti, General Motors, Daimler-Chrysler, Jaguar, Porsche, Subaru, Mitsubishi. All cars AMG Mercedes DTM series and half of the teams in the 24-hour race at the Nurburgring use the suspension system BILSTEIN. Every day at the BILSTEIN plants around 2,000 people produce more than 50,000 shock absorbers and suspension kits.
Since 2006, every year without interruption, BILSTEIN is recognized as the best brand in the category of sports suspension and shock absorbers by the leading German and international automotive publications. This evaluation of the BILSTEIN brand is all the more valuable because of their votes for this or that brand are giveing the readers of publications, that is end users of BILSTEIN products
Unique developments, modern technologies, real German quality - this is the business card of BILSTEIN.
Suspension parts BILSTEIN B1
BILSTEIN offers a wide range of service kits (anthers and bumpers), as well as shock absorber supports.
All products are manufactured by order of BILSTEIN in Europe and meet the high standards of BILSTEIN.
Shock absorbers BILSTEIN B2
Most shock absorbers, which are serially equipped with cars on the conveyor belt, are hydraulic. Therefore, when it comes to simply replacing the original shock absorbers, a better solution than hydraulic shock absorbers BILSTEIN B2, not found.
The BILSTEIN B2 shock absorbers have a 2-pipe design. Can be used with any standard springs.
The BILSTEIN B2 shock absorbers are the best combination of price and quality.
Shock absorbers BILSTEIN B4
Designed to replace the serial shock absorbers, the gas-filled BILSTEIN B4 shock absorbers largely outperform the original in terms of both quality and performance.
For different car models, the BILSTEIN B4 series can have both a 2-pipe and a 1-pipe design.
Gas support excludes foaming of oil and provides more stable characteristics of the shock absorber at various modes of its operation.
The BILSTEIN B4 shock absorbers can be used with any standard springs.
Shock absorbers BILSTEIN B6
In the design of the BILSTEIN B6 shock absorbers, the operating time and know-how obtained by BILSTEIN in motorsports and, in particular, in rallies are used.
The single-tube "inverted" design with high-pressure gas provides shock absorbers of this series with high energy intensity, which significantly improves the car's behavior on the road, especially with active driving, making it more precise and safe, while leaving maximum comfort.
Shock absorbers of the B6 series have the length and stroke of the rod, similar to the standard shock absorbers. Therefore, it is recommended to install them together with standard springs or their analogs. However, it is possible to install springs for tuning the suspension with a slight understatement (up to 30-35 mm).
Shock absorbers BILSTEIN B6 Adjustable 10
BILSTEIN B6 Adjustable 10 are shock absorbers of the B6 series with mechanical stiffness adjustment.
The rebound / compression force has 10 adjustments - from comfortable to sporting.
The technology of adjustment of rigidity, worked out on sets of screw suspension bracket BILSTEIN for tuning and motor racing is used.
Shock absorbers BILSTEIN B6 DampTronic
BILSTEIN B6 DampTronic are 1-pipe or 2-pipe (for some car brands) gas-filled shock absorbers with electronic hardness adjustment for cars with a factory system of electronic stiffness adjustment of shock absorbers.
The DampTronic system allows you to quickly change the damper settings from comfortable to sporty.
Shock absorbers BILSTEIN B6 DampTronic can be installed with standard springs or their analogs, as well as springs for tuning the suspension with a small (up to -35mm) understatement.
Shock Absorbers BILSTEIN B6 Offroad
For SUVs and SUVs, BILSTEIN offers 1-pipe gas-filled shock absorbers of the B6 Offroad series.These shock absorbers reduce the swing of the car, provide greater energy intensity of the suspension, better, more precise handling, increase safety, which is especially important for heavy vehicles with powerful motors.
The BILSTEIN B6 Offroad shock absorbers can be used with standard springs and their analogs.
Shock absorbers BILSTEIN B8
The BILSTEIN B8 series shock absorbers have a shortened stem and are therefore ideally suited for installation and operation with springs for suspension tuning.
With the B8 series shock absorbers, a remarkable driving experience is achieved: a clear suspension operation during active driving, an optimal balance between sportiness and comfort, a safer braking. And, unimportantly, understating gives aggression to the outward of the car.
Shock absorbers BILSTEIN B8 series You can confidently use with the springs of the German company H & R.
Shock absorbers BILSTEIN B8 DampTronic
BILSTEIN B8 DampTronic are 1-pipe or 2-pipe (for some car brands) gas-filled shock absorbers with electronic hardness adjustment for cars with a regular system of electronic stiffness adjustment of shock absorbers. Shock absorbers have a shortened stem and are ideal for installation and operation with springs for the tuning of the suspension.
The DampTronic system allows you to quickly change the damper settings from comfortable to sporty.
Suspension Kits BILSTEIN B10
Kits suspension BILSTEIN B10 consists of 4 shock absorbers and 4 springs and provides an understatement of about 60mm in front and about 40mm behind. The shock absorbers have a classic 2-pipe design and a shorter rod, which provides an optimal combination with specially selected springs of a large understatement.
Currently, the suspension kits BILSTEIN B10 are available for most of the most popular brands of European-made cars.
This kit is the optimal combination of quality and price for those who seek to improve the handling of the car, make its appearance more aggressive for reasonable money.
Suspension Kits BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit
If you are looking for the perfect combination of sporty dynamics, better appearance of the car and high performance of the suspension - you are on the right track with the sports suspension kit BILSTEIN B12.
In the version of the Pro-Kit, the kit consists of 4 shock absorbers of the B8 series and springs with an underestimation of up to 40 mm and a progressive characteristic.
The suspension kit BILSTEIN B12 provides excellent handling and a high safety margin during active driving.
Suspension Kits BILSTEIN B12 Sportline
If you are looking for the perfect combination of sporty dynamics, better appearance of the car and high performance of the suspension - you are on the right track with the sports suspension kit BILSTEIN B12.
In the Sportline variant the kit consists of 4 shock absorbers of the B8 series and springs with an underestimation of up to 60 mm and a progressive characteristic.
The BILSTEIN B12 suspension kit provides excellent handling and a high safety margin during active driving
Screw suspension kits BILSTEIN B14 PSS
With the BILSTEIN B14 kits, motorsport technologies become available to everyone.
BILSTEIN B14 sets use 1-pipe gas-oil shock absorbers of classic or "inverted" construction and special sports springs. The shock absorber body has a special coating for long-term anti-corrosion resistance.
The adjustment of the clearance is by special keys mechanically in the range of about 20mm. Kits BILSTEIN B14 provide the possibility of understating an average of -30mm to -50mm (depending on the design of the suspension).
Screw Suspension Kits BILSTEIN B16
The suspension kit BILSTEIN B16 - for real gourmets. In addition to adjusting the clearance, this kit allows you to adjust the shock absorber's shock / compression force: 9 or 10 adjustments (depending on the model of the kit) are individual suspension settings: from moderately sporty for everyday trips to super sports that will allow the use of the BILSTEIN B16 suspension potential And on the racing track.
Adjustment of rebound / compression (stiffness) of the shock absorber is carried out mechanically by an adjusting wheel.
All the best achievements of BILSTEIN are embodied in B16 complects. Higher in rank - only special suspension kits for club and professional motorsport.
Screw Suspension Kits BILSTEIN B16 Ridecontrol
For some car models, BILSTEIN offers B16 ridecontrol screw suspension kits with electronic shock absorber stiffness adjustment. It is enough the pressing of one button from the cab, and the shock absorbers get sports settings. Another click - and the settings return to comfortable mode.
The technology, worked out in the racing series VLN, is now available for use on ordinary roads.
Screw suspension kits BILSTEIN B16 DampTronic
For cars with shock absorbers that have a regular electronic hardness adjustment, for example Porsche or Nissan GT-R, BILSTEIN offers B16 RideControl suspension kits. Quick switching from Comfort mode for daily driving to Sport mode for track-days and fight for the podium.
Even more dynamics, more drive with the suspension of the B16 RideControl.