roundle1979
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- DC Metro
- Car(s)
- 2018 VW GTI SE 6MT
What's the average lifespan of a MK7.5's shocks / suspension?
I get the feeling that my shocks are worn/wearing.
I get the feeling that my shocks are worn/wearing.
I bought a 2011 BMW 328i wagon (E91) new July 2010. Sold it in 2017 w/ 140K miles w/ original suspension/shocks which still felt like new. That said, I had the factory motorsports suspension package (ZSP) so I'm not sure if these were Sachs or another OEM.My general rule of thumb for Sachs OE shocks on VWs, BMWs and Audis is 40k miles. In my experience, they're generally shot by that point. It does seem like Koni has the better offering for the Mk7 than my usual go to of Bilsteins.
I hate to admit this, but after years of saying I didn't see the value in DCC, I've absolutely seen the light now, Monroe clearly knows what they're doing for the Mk7/8.
Yeah, even M Cars are on Sachs. Yes, I’d recommend Koni over Bilsteins for a Mk7.I bought a 2011 BMW 328i wagon (E91) new July 2010. Sold it in 2017 w/ 140K miles w/ original suspension/shocks which still felt like new. That said, I had the factory motorsports suspension package (ZSP) so I'm not sure if these were Sachs or another OEM.
On MK7.5, Koni over Bilstein B6?
What are your mods? Lowered at all?What's the average lifespan of a MK7.5's shocks / suspension?
I get the feeling that my shocks are worn/wearing.
100% stock.What are your mods? Lowered at all?
No, you should be good on Bilsteins for a lot of miles. You can have them rebuilt too, but I put 100k miles on mine on a BMW with lots of track miles and they were still good.I’m nearing 30k on a 2018 with bilstein b6 and eibach sport springs. Is 40k still a good rule of thumb to follow? Feels ok still though sometimes i feel on some bumps it bounces more than usual.