Are O.e Shocks Really Equivalent To Sprintlines?

[KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars]

On another thread I read that the Sprintline shocks have a thicker rod than the streetline shocks.

Well I've just checked some standard Peugeot OE 405 Mi16 shocks that I have and they look like they have the thicker rod ala sprintline.

Which then leads to the question of: Are the streetline shocks actually less "heavy-duty" than the original equipment shocks?

What are the rods like on the 205/309? Same as Sprintline too?

[dommorton 0]

I wouldn't have said the rod thickness is a definitive way to tell the damping rate of a shock. Production techniques vary as do materials used.

 

I always thought Streetline were OE graded shocks and only called Streetline when packed in a kit with lowering springs.

 

Sprintline are definitely harder than any OE spec car I've owned/driven.

[welshpug 1,675]

yup, what that man said! cant comment on the differences between streetlines and o.e personally though, mine had leaky rusty monroe gas units when I bought it!

 

record units I replaced on a 405 estate were damn near identical to the pug originals that came off though.

[Ahl 4]

Sprintline shocks are a monotube design, hence the big piston 'rod' - it doesn't directly mean its a better shock itself. (Although they are)

 

'Normal' shocks are a twin tube design and have the smaller piston rods.

[jackherer 543]

Rear streetlines are a lot softer than OE dampers.

[dommorton 0]

Rear streetlines are a lot softer than OE dampers.

 

Wasn't the case on my old gti-6

[Alastairh 47]

Rear streetlines are a lot softer than OE dampers

 

Agreed.

 

I've done back to back tests when i was a student, week after week, when having people in the back of the 205 after going to the pub, and the streetlines are soft on the rear compared to oe.

 

Oe are also slightly more expensive than streetlines from eurocarparts aswell.

 

Alastair

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

It's only because the Sprintlines (B8's) or the Group 'N's are upside down, take one out and you'll see a nice thin rod like any other damper.

[jackherer 543]

Wasn't the case on my old gti-6

 

Do you mean a 306? I'm only referring to 205 GTIs...

[KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars]

So it's only the 205s that have wimpy Bilstein "Streetline" rear shocks?

 

Must say these 17 year old 405 shocks I've been looking at are in astonishing shape for their age - no oil leak and the piston rod is smooth but still very stiff.

[welshpug 1,675]

Do you mean a 306? I'm only referring to 205 GTIs...

 

same shocks.

 

I think i should have bought the standard boge/sachs rears as they cost 1p more

[miamistu 1]

I think i should have bought the standard boge/sachs rears as they cost 1p more

 

 

Ha ha, I noticed that earlier today. Are those boge/sachs ones definately OE? £28.39 / shock seems pretty cheap

[welshpug 1,675]

yup, not sure if they're actual original fit units but they are certainly up to the quality as I had them on my old 306 DTurbo.

 

thats each tho stu! and plus vat too.

[miamistu 1]

thats each tho stu! and plus vat too.

 

Yeah, I spotted that - but under £70 delivered isn't too bad. I'm half tempted to replace them while my beam's off - it's still got the 16 year old originals.

[dommorton 0]

Yep had Streetlines on my 306 GTI-6 for a while and the rears where just like OEM? why they would make the 205 ones softer than OE is a mystery?

[rocky 0]

Hi Guys,

 

I know that Bilstein shockers are the choice for the pug.

 

But recently i changed my rear shocks to brand new O.E ones, but i didnt buy them from Puegeot, they were from another company (and so another brand, QH i think).

The reason for this was a seriosuly tight budget as the shocks were a long line of other things i had to do to the car.

 

But my question is will these shocks still be ok, and what make are original puegeot shocks?

 

The other thing that bugs me is that when i press the front shocks they are stiff, but the rear shocks seem alot softer and as such the car is easier to push down at each corner at the rear - is this to be expected?

 

Thanks

[jackherer 543]

Peugeot shocks are made by Peugeot.

 

QH will be a bit soft I imagine, you'd do better with second hand peugeot ones with new bushes in IMO.