Is anyone using the Samco DV? Is it the same as the Forge one? Thinking about replacing the standard one with a 'better' one. Don't want one thats louder than the standard one.

I've not heard of anyone using the Samco one, and I wasn't even aware that Samco made one. If they do, this doesn't mean there not good. Just never heard of it?

The Samco ones can be found here;

Samco Sport Silicone Hoses - The World Leaders in Silicone Hoses

although they are only shown on the US site. Not sure which one is suitable for the Octavia either the DVR-1P-001 or DVR-D-001?

Haven't found them for sale in the UK, maybe will just go for the Forge FMCL007P in black.

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I have one of these - nicely made piston valve, direct fit in place of standard one, and no noise

samco same as Forge ...just with out the back up