New standard front shocks and springs

[CharlieHorse 0]

Anyone recomend somewhere to get these from. Can I get stuff thats the same as from the stealer but cheaper?

[double-6s 0]

GSF? Pretty sure it's all available from them.

[martyjmcfly 0]

I'm looking into this also at the mo. Some say a bit sad and you need to go aftermarket but if you like the standard wheels and ride height what the heck!

 

I've heard that VW now source their shocks from a different manufacturer - no longer sachs and boge or what ever. I think the springs are fine to get from VW though and they won't be too pricey.

 

German Swedish do the shocks - better than original from what i have heard and there good on price.

 

Everyone slates the originals saying they're overdamped etc but this is on suspension thats 10 years old.

 

If anyone knows different please feel free as i'm just about to take the plunge on new standard supsension with eibach ARB's. Nice

[double-6s 0]

Are you only allowed to post on this thread if you have a black C? :)

[CharlieHorse 0]

mines purple or whatever its called.

[martyjmcfly 0]

double-6s,

 

now you're showing off with your new updated spec sheet!

 

I must say very nice indeed! Must have cost enough.

[Tekara 0]

Watch out for changing standard springs, if yours are original you will notice quite a difference in height with new ones. It’s quite amazing how much 10 years worth of use causes them to sag.

I remember when I had mine changed it went from ok to off roader, wasn’t too please. 2-3000 mile later they cam off and have moved on to Koni's.

[martyjmcfly 0]

from ok to off roader

 

This is going to be quite a laugh then!