Best replacement dampers for VTS (not looking to lower)

1. Jungledon Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 23

   #1 15th October 2013, 19:12

   Hi all
   
   As my rebuild continues to make my concours-ish out of the box Saxo VTS MK1, I was thinking of replacing the dampers all round on my 66K car.
   
   It feels amazing, but I'm looking to replace all track rod ends, drop links and lower wishbones so figured it may be worth doing upper strut bearings and dampers!
   
   Who makes nice OEM replacement gas charged shocks? Any suggestions?
   
   Or should I stick with 4 fresh legs from Citroen?
   
   Don't mind it a bit stiffer but don't want to ruin it's suppleness.
   
   Cheers!
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 15th October 2013, 19:31

   Got a feeling that the oem rear shocks were made by Monroe.
3. Gabbastard Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 8390

   #3 15th October 2013, 19:32

   You can pick up b4(i think) Bilstein dampers for a fair price.
4. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #4 15th October 2013, 20:57

   B6's are good for standard height setups
5. Jungledon Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 23

   #5 15th October 2013, 21:21

   I think I'd probably go for the Bilstein B4's. Least they are gas charged unlike the original!
6. Jungledon Newbie Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 23

   #6 16th October 2013, 22:31

   Bought the B4's last night from ebay chaps!
   
   Cheers
7. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #7 16th October 2013, 23:44

   Bilstein B6's are 30% stiffer so would have upgraded the ride and chassis control while still looking standard.