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3rd March 2012, 01:22 PM
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They should do but only way to know for sure is to check colour markings on yours and buy the ones with the same colour markings. Otherwise they could could be slightly stiffer or softer.
Another thing to take keep in mind is that many 8's are sagging a bit in rear so it might be beneficial to get slightly stiffer version if buying second hand
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3rd March 2012, 01:28 PM
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Check the attached pdf for number of variations
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3rd March 2012, 01:30 PM
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False economy buying used springs, better buying a new pair, that way you won't have any problems for a long time. Buying OE parts from or TPS should not be much more than £100 a pair I would think
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3rd March 2012, 01:32 PM
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Dealer price is £140 each
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3rd March 2012, 01:54 PM
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Well it does look like a broken spring,
I just popped out and took a couple of quick pictures without removing the wheel. The first one is the spring on the low side, and the second one is the good other side.
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3rd March 2012, 02:13 PM
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That does look broken. You can see 2 green dots on it in the picture so it is either 1 white 3 green or 1 white 2 green. If you buy one you need same colour coding from similar age of car.
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3rd March 2012, 02:36 PM
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I managed to reach behind the wheel with my iphone and got a picture of the bottom of the spring, it has 3 green marks in the picture I took.
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3rd March 2012, 05:25 PM
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If A8parts can't supply, I have a pair of springs of a QS that would do.
CtL
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