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Old 01-26-2014, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by D's Avant
100% yes... The FSD's really ride and handle that good.

Even put them on my wifes '02 330i and really helped with the sharp impacts and still able to control the sport package springs on that car too. Zero downside on the FSD's other than you may need to replace them again over time, some have reported they start to make some noise later on down the road. No such concerns on my two cars and we are at 10-15K miles for both cars.
I can confirm the noise issue, but they last about 40k before they become too loud.
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Interesting, I just picked up a 2011 A6 with the standard suspension and after a few weeks of driving, I find it waaaay tooo soft. We should trade

I think I will go with the FSDs as well with larger sway bars. The under steer at present is just too much drama. It's a freakin raft!
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wow, I'll be more than happy to make the trade

But I don't think that they are compatible, unless the cars have same specifications, same engine etc. The shock absorbers and springs are the same no matter the engine? I'm just asking because I don't know.


I'd love a soft suspension, due to my bumpy roads from here.Indeed in corners the car seems more stable, but for my wife and my 2year daughter is way to stiff.


If you are interested to exchange, we'll keep in touch.

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Any idea what shock absorber manufacturer is installed from factory on my A6 C6 Avant? Monroe? Sachs?

I'm interested for the standard suspension.
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Any idea what shock absorber manufacturer is installed from factory on my A6 C6 Avant? Monroe? Sachs?

I'm interested for the standard suspension.
In my old 05 4.2 sedan the OEM shocks were stamped Monroe.
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Thanks KevinGary!

The price difference between Monroe and Koni is huge and I'm not sure if it will pay off. I understood from everybody that the FSDs from Koni are really good, but to pay 250% more for Koni...it seems too much.

On the other hand, that is why I asked about the OEM Manufacturer of the shock absorber. If Audi choose Monroe as a OEM supplier for shocks, I suppose they are ok.
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