I wish I had gone bilstien but its a pretty basic component so either should work fine.
Pros: component should work fine
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MKIII front Bilsteins are 22mm. I use a $5 Harbor Freight O2 Sensor socket myself.
Pros: cheap, easy to use
my S6 has Bilstein Sports and I have a bit of oil in them in UrS4s and S6s, if you don't you risk having water getting in there
Pros: prevents water ingress
Vehicle:
Audi S6
If the shocks or struts are worn out already, and not in warranty, don't buy another set of low quality tire shop struts or shocks. Spend a little more money and get a decent set of name brand (Bilstein, Koni, or Boge Turbogas)struts and shocks with a lifetime warranty.
Pros: lifetime warranty
Cons: low quality
For shocks, I would use the Bilstein sports instead of HD's if you plan to use lowering springs. (R32 fronts and Jetta rears)
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
I have had this setup for a few months now, but figured I should post up on the Vortex so people can see it. Ground Control Coilover Conversion kit 400/300 spring rates mated to Bilstein Sport front (insert) and rear.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Scirocco
I have H&R race springs and bilstien sports on my GTI right now. They handle great and ride very very nice.
Pros: handle great, ride nice
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Bilstein PSS9
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
This is what I did to make my '80 Diesel Caddy a 1 Ton Rabbit on the cheap: 16V Scirocco front springs; they have the highest A-1 spring rates that came stock in the US. Bilstein HD front shocks.
Pros: highest spring rates
Cons: stiff in the back empty
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
my truck used to be raised... i used mk1 cabriolet front springs with bilstein hd shocks, was super stiff!
Pros: super stiff
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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