I reckon my original rear dampers are ready for replacing and wondered if anyone knew the OEM part number please?

Thanks.

I would buy Bilstein B4 dampers if you are replacing. The B4 are better than the oe dampers, as they are gas filled and not just oil filled. I think they are about 10 to 15 % firmer than than oe dampers. Plus you can buy a set front and rear for £190ish.

Edited 1 June, 20179 yr by Ecomatt
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19 hours ago, Ecomatt said:

I would buy Bilstein B4 dampers if you are replacing. The B4 are better than the oe dampers, as they are gas filled and not just oil filled. I think they are about 10 to 15 % firmer than than oe dampers. Plus you can buy a set front and rear for £190ish.

 

Do you have any idea where I could get a set for this price?

Would B4's be ok with lowering springs?

1 hour ago, Baileydog said:

Would B4's be ok with lowering springs?

 

According to some of the research I've done, they would work with a drop of up to 40mm.  The B6 and B8 options are better in theory but from what I can gather the B4 is okay as a good all rounder.

 

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/230910-bilstein-b4-vs-b6/

 

I'm not creating a track monster so as a family barge a certain level of comfort would be better.  I'm also on a tight budget so I have to compromise on a regular basis.

1 hour ago, skinnyman said:

 

Do you have any idea where I could get a set for this price?

They are from DPM performance but are actually nearer £210 and not £190; plus that is the price delivered. 

I had originally thought about the B6 and that was my plan to fit them. But I am just staying with the B4. They do a B4 sport specifically for cars with lowering springs. I think they were slightly more but not stupidly more.

Edited 2 June, 20179 yr by Ecomatt
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+1 for B4 sport, I purchased these from DPM and have them on my VRS hatch

£120 if you get them from Germany http://www.ebay.de/itm/Bilstein-B4-Rear-Shocks-Skoda-Octavia-Mk2-1Z-2-0-RS-standard-lowering-kit-/230703412897?hash=item35b6feb6a1:m:m4WlAzYhdx5q-f7Vq8SvBsQ

 

Edit just realised thats only rears.

Edited 2 June, 20179 yr by T2000

4 hours ago, skinnyman said:

 

According to some of the research I've done, they would work with a drop of up to 40mm.  The B6 and B8 options are better in theory but from what I can gather the B4 is okay as a good all rounder.

 

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/230910-bilstein-b4-vs-b6/

 

I'm not creating a track monster so as a family barge a certain level of comfort would be better.  I'm also on a tight budget so I have to compromise on a regular basis.

Are yours 50 or 55mm diameter?

The diameter relates to the front shocks only and all vrs models will be using 55mm due to 312mm brake discs/hub set up.