bob-a-job-rob Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 So I was happily reading the Awesome GTI Anti-roll bar thread, thinking "how can it make as much difference as they say it does? Mine feels completely planted!" when it occurred to me that it might already have one fitted. Quick dash outside and on my hands and knees - nope, no ARB there. Hang on - that rear shock looks a bit damp...It's definitely gone, and recently too. I've never seen oil drips on the drive from a blown shock before!I've only had the car a few days and had vowed to keep it standard. However, since I now need to replace the rear shocks anyway...what is the recommended approach? Do I get a pair of Monroe's for £80 on eBay, or will they be shite? Any better suggestions? I don't want it lower or harder - just OEM. Should I just go to VW for them?cheersRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhotte@HIC Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Coilovers and just run standard height?Least that way you then have the option to go lower without forking out more if you wish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob-a-job-rob Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Thanks Lhotte - its tempting but I really dont want to do anything that the insurance co would need to know about.Is it really worth spending loads on expensive shocks or are cheap ones good enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTIChris Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 You get what you pay for really don't ya, i'd pay that few extra quid and get a decent set, whether it be coilovers or shocks & springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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