Alright lads, bit of a story for ye....

As ya know, Ive got a 99 octy tdi. its got nearly 150k on it and it was on origional shocks and springs.

needless to say....it handled like a boucey castle!

So second hand vRS shocks and spring came up really cheap. the guy said they were in perfect condition and not very old....

He lied. they are worse than what i had! the springs are grand but the shocks a leaking on the back and making it leathol.

So Where is the best place to get new vrs shocks? or is there a different shock that would be a good upgrade for similar money?

its a daily work horse really so im not looking for coilovers or for spending anymore really than I have to y'know...its not the cleanest bus but I have it 3years and its done me well so far.

Comments wellcome lads,

Please and thanks

Dave

Just buy some OEM TDI shocks for it and get them fitted. The rates on the VRS shocks wouldn't be right for your car anyway as the TDI engine is heavier than the 1.8T lump.

Was starting to think the same, tdi shocks and be done with it.

Is the tdi lump really that much heavier than a 20vt?

I have one fitted to my mk2 golf and always thought that they would be fairly close.

Thanks

Hi Dave!

Is your car a "sedan" (1U2) or a combi (1U5)?

My first advice is anyway this: DUMP the RS suspension-parts! They are not made for your car!!

My second advice is to look at this link, and find your car there. Keep in mind that your TDI might benefit the HD-suspension option ("beefier" front shocks).

Koni-finder.

I highly recommend the Koni FSD's on "OEM"-springs. I first used FSD's on new Lesjöfors "OEM"-springs, and the ride was VERY good. To bad those springs made my car look like a Scout. I got them traded in at no cost (for me) for a Lesjöfors lowering kit.

The FSD's for my car (2100-4019) were made for sub 910 kg front axle (and 1000 kg rear axle). The lowering springs were rated at 990 kg front axle and 1000 kg rear axle. So my current FSD's struggles a bit with the rebound. Not that bad, but not awesome as they could have been. There are FSD's for over 910 kg front axle - the 2100-4048, which probably would suit my springs much better. Probably also your TDI, which is much heavier over the front wheels than my car. And they might not be bad with your current RS-springs...

My third advice is to also look at the Koni STR.T, and Sport Springs, since I found a very good offer on this combo here:

Offer from Awesome-GTI

I think the price seems very good for four shocks and springs! But be aware of the new STR.T HD-shock, the 8750-1063 which is due now. You might want that instead of the 8740-1002. Consult the experts regarding this, if you should consider buying! I have not read much about the STR.T yet.

I must also say that I have installed SUPERPRO poly-bushings on my car, and I highly recommend them to!

Regards

Olit - Norway