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Post14-06-2002, 23:45    Subject: What are the best shock absorbers for a Golf 3 Variant TDI? Quote

Hey everyone, I'm looking for good, but affordable rear shock absorbers for my car. Which ones are good and cheap?


What is the price range for rear shock absorbers?


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Post17-06-2002, 10:23    Subject: I don't have any good advice... Quote

...but try to avoid buying the cheapest BOGE shock absorbers.
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Post24-06-2002, 10:30    Subject: What are the best shock absorbers for a Golf 3 Variant TDI? Quote

50 € for Sachs.

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Post26-06-2002, 13:28    Subject: What are the best shock absorbers for a Golf 3 Variant TDI? Quote

hello,
In my opinion, you should get Koni shocks. I've had Sachs, Monroe, Spax, and Koni shocks before. I always drove aggressively, and I've worn out all of them. With Sachs, you'll first notice that the car feels unstable. The spring pressure and tension will decrease.
If it's not a cheap Spax suspension system, the shock absorber itself is usually still in good condition at that point. However, it will eventually fail if you don't replace the springs.
I still haven't managed to adjust the coilover dampers, and I've already bought two new sets of springs!
"The shocks are completely dry, and I still have excellent road handling, like I'm on rails. The SPAX shocks only lasted 3 months, and now, if you look at the prices, while KONI is significantly more expensive, there's definitely a quality difference."
Koni, by the way, offers a lifetime warranty on the materials used in their shock absorbers!

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