AP rear shock suppliers uk?

[tommygti]

One of my AP rear shock absorbers has decided to die on me, the strut has completely come away from the bottom bush.




God know how its happened but it doesn't fill me with confidence. I need a replacement shock and ive rang around a few suppliers but no one seems to stock them in the uk. Ive been quoted 7day delivery from most people as it has to come from Germany. Does anyone know of  a quicker option?

[Simon_2.0t]

Hi mate, tried Damian at DPM?

http://www.dpmperformance.co.uk

[Chris01]

uh oh.. is this not dangerous?  how did you notice it, random inspection?

[tommygti]

uh oh.. is this not dangerous?  how did you notice it, random inspection?

  Yes slightly...... I parked it up on friday night then came to drive it later on in the evening and it was making a horrendous knocking noise so got it back on the driveway and inspected it. Im pretty chuffing lucky I didnt end up alot worse off. Like I said I dont know if it a manufactures problem or just wear and tear?

[Llew]

I need some myself and I came across this site
http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/uprated/ap-rear-shock-absorbers/volkswagen/golf-mk5.html

[tommygti]

Its sorted now cheers, bought some from europerformance. They have to be shipped from Germany as no one stocks them in the uk. Im replacing both rear shocks as its recommended to have a matching pair, £134 shipped 4-7 days.

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/category_results.mhtml?category=apshockabsorbersrear&car=vwgolf5&manufacturer=apsuspension&sub_category=1

[Orc]

Dude did you see my thread I have exactly the same thing venom is aps uk supplier and I got mine under good will
Warranty through them I had to pay postage but saved me 180 for 2 new rear shocks!!

[Orc]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,80634.msg836205.html#msg836205
Check this

[edd666999]

I have some in the garage you can have for postage if you are strapped for cash.

[tommygti]

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,80634.msg836205.html#msg836205
Check this

That's interesting, looks like there maybe a minor fault with AP's shocks. Mine weren't bought from venom so I am not sure wha I could so about that on terms of warranty. It is obviously a manufactures fault though! Unfortunately aswell I've ordered and paid for a new set so not sure I could cancel it now.

[tomolambo]

I have got 2 ap x used if your interested?
Based in Liverpool