Why are Bilsteins for LGT so expensive?

I had a set of Bilstein sports and H&R springs on a Jetta VR6, only paid $575 total (brand new). I installed the rears by myself in less than an hour in my driveway and paid $80 to get the fronts installed. (Handling was awesome, by the way...)

 

Now "Spec B" Bilsteins for the LGT are something like $1800... what's the deal?

 

why is bilstein not making similarly priced aftermarket replacements?

 

not really related, but does anybody have H&R springs on their LGT? Good springs for a good price... about $200.

Do you have H&R's? Where'd you get that price?

PDX put H&R springs on two customer cars. Look in their vendor section. If they published the spring rates, I would consider them.

because the $1800 bilsteins are from the factory. price a set of factory struts for the jetta and they probably won't be $400.

because some people are too rich?

The Bilsteins pricing is the reason my next upgrade will be KW coilovers

that's why i'm waiting for KYG struts

Yep, waiting for KYB's here too! Pricing needs to come down for LGT parts.