$650 Later... New Sachs all around.

[VirginiaF1]

As a cross reference # for those using SEARCH Button in the future,
I went with 951.343.031.05 (and 951.343.032.05) which fit perfectly..

Front Left:
951.343.031.05
Sachs # 100665
W0133-1600028

Front Right:
951.343.032.05
Sachs # 100666
W0133-1600023

Also got the rear shocks replaced with Boge/Sachs 951.333.032.05

Such an improvement in ride and poise..

[ibtisam.jawad]

Hope you don't mind me asking but why did you choose Sachs/Boge over Konis which, if I'm not wrong, sell for a similar price?

[Gawernator]

I think my Koni dampers ran $700-800. Why so much for Sachs?

[9FF]

Good choice, the Sachs are an excellent damper, imo perform better than Koni or Bilstein for stock spring rates and cheaper also.

I think my Koni dampers ran $700-800. Why so much for Sachs?

Where are you getting Koni front struts and rear dampers for $700-800, I think they are closer to $900 for the whole set. Unless you just got the inserts for the front. That Sachs price is for the whole front strut assembly, about $250 a side iirc + the rear dampers all about $650.

[Gawernator]

Right, just the inserts, sorry. Koni-1038S, and on sale

[VirginiaF1]

Originally Posted by ibtisam.jawad

Hope you don't mind me asking but why did you choose Sachs/Boge over Konis which, if I'm not wrong, sell for a similar price?

Howdy...
My $650 includes Installation & Alignment...
(Including rear thrust, toe and camber)

All the posts seems to indicate a slightly firmer ride with Koni..
Not desired for me as I drive horrendous roads, have a bad (golf) back and do not track.
Good question though.. Cheers.

[Gawernator]

My Koni are softer and smoother than the KYB I took off lol xD

[xsbank]

I bought new Sachs/Boge and the rears failed almost immediately. Bad batch? Anyway, the car bounced like Kate Upton jogging, so replaced the rears with Konis and solved the problem.

[VirginiaF1]

Originally Posted by Gawernator

My Koni are softer and smoother than the KYB I took off lol xD

Counter intuitive and appreciated..
I will post my findings in the upcoming weeks.
XS, I hope that your experience was a Sachs anamoly.. we'll see.
Thanks for your insights gents..
Mikey

[uvachief]

Sounds like a great deal. Where did you get this done?

Originally Posted by VirginiaF1

Howdy...
My $650 includes Installation & Alignment...
(Including rear thrust, toe and camber)

All the posts seems to indicate a slightly firmer ride with Koni..
Not desired for me as I drive horrendous roads, have a bad (golf) back and do not track.
Good question though.. Cheers.