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StirlingC6   
Thu Oct 12 2023, 10:05pm
Joined: Nov 04 2022
Member No: #5131
Location: Ontario
 In looking to replace my front shocks I often see an item like this advertised, with part number 5271L6:

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It is reasonably priced and described as fitting both the C6 and the C5 III.

Then I will find a much more expensive item, with part number 5271L8, like this:
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And it is never described as fitting the C5, only the C6.

Does anyone know the difference between these two shocks?
Hattershaun   
Fri Oct 13 2023, 03:12am
Joined: Dec 19 2010
Member No: #320
Location: Bedfordshire, UK
 The lower priced shock doesn’t have variable damping (AMVAR), it will only fit 2.2HDi C6.
The higher priced shock does have the AMVAR system fitted to all V6 engined C6.

The shocks aren’t interchangeable, you'll need to buy the correct shock for your car.
cit-rotti   
Fri Oct 13 2023, 09:52am
Joined: Dec 03 2018
Member No: #3753
Location: Bayern
 The only way to find out which spare part is actually suitable for your C6 is to use the chassis number (VIN) and call the Service Hotline.

It is relatively simple for the shock absorber. There are C6s with and without AMVAR. See also the previous article by "Hattershaun".

Greetings Wolfgang
StirlingC6   
Fri Oct 13 2023, 09:48pm
Joined: Nov 04 2022
Member No: #5131
Location: Ontario
 Thank you both for your insights.
 

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