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I need to replace the rear shock absorbers on my 2010 R36. Any recommendations for brands or suppliers?
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How sporty or firm are you looking for? Similar to OEM or something better?
Despite all the advances in technology, the ride/handling compromise is just that - a compromise. With firmer suspension comes better control but with a harsher ride.2007 Passat B6 3.2 litre V6 4Motion | Granite Grey | standard 17" Solitude wheels | tow bar
Mods: R36 steering wheel | HP DQ250 DSG tune | HPA Haldex performance controller | Koni sports yellow shocks | Eibach springs | H&R sway bars | Whiteline ALK | Kufatec E-MFA add on | Garage door button | Warning triangle retrofit | Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003s -
OEM or slightly firmer
These seem like a good deal, I assume the R36 would have the sports suspension?Attached FilesLast edited by Vee; 23-08-2016, 11:17 AM.sigpicComment
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R36 OEM shocks are a bit firmer than standard OEM - but I don't think greatly so.
Koni sports yellow are a high quality sports shock that give better control without being too harsh. Nobody will quote numbers but they might be 15-20% up on standard. Part number for rear is 8040-1352Sport.
Bilstein B6 are possibly a step firmer again ... maybe 20%+. So more control but firmer ride.
Bilstein B4 are more equivalent to OEM and B8 are similar to B6 but designed for a lowered spring.
One thing to bear in mind is - those people who are unhappy with Bilstein generally feel they are too hard.2007 Passat B6 3.2 litre V6 4Motion | Granite Grey | standard 17" Solitude wheels | tow bar
Mods: R36 steering wheel | HP DQ250 DSG tune | HPA Haldex performance controller | Koni sports yellow shocks | Eibach springs | H&R sway bars | Whiteline ALK | Kufatec E-MFA add on | Garage door button | Warning triangle retrofit | Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003sComment
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FYI I went with some Bilstein B4's. Feel firmer but that may just be because the old ones were tired. An improvement in my opinion in any case.sigpicComment
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Thank you for the information.R36 OEM shocks are a bit firmer than standard OEM - but I don't think greatly so.
Koni sports yellow are a high quality sports shock that give better control without being too harsh. Nobody will quote numbers but they might be 15-20% up on standard. Part number for rear is 8040-1352Sport.
Bilstein B6 are possibly a step firmer again ... maybe 20%+. So more control but firmer ride.
Bilstein B4 are more equivalent to OEM and B8 are similar to B6 but designed for a lowered spring.
One thing to bear in mind is - those people who are unhappy with Bilstein generally feel they are too hard.
Would you recommend Sachs? I think they are the OEM for R36?
Do you by any chance have Sachs part numbers for R36?Comment
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