I’m not fussed about having the option and was wondering if I could instead fit 2 normal absorbers instead? Any problems that may arise ?

If you decide to replace your Magride shocks you need to do all 4 since they work together as a set. You'll also need a set of Magride delete adapters to prevent error codes. And if you are going to do it right you will want to replace your springs with a set that is matched to your new shocks.

Additionally, while you have everything apart you'll want to renew all rubber bushings, bumpstops, coil isolators and strut bearings.

Basically it's all or nothing...

 

Ok thanks for the reply, is £500 for parts about right for a new absorber and another part he said he needed. ?

 

Unfortunately it's not possible as the connector is broken internally after the cap is removed.

Now If you did this yourself, there's a debate as to whether or not the cap and connector can be removed without damaging the connector and then reused. But if Audi or any other service center does it, they'll just charge you for a new one.

I suspect there will be other bits and bobs they will also replace, so expect a few additional parts on the final bill.

Good read here on the Mag Ride Cap Removal discussion -

Mag Ride - Removing the Rear Connector without Destroying it

Hello guys , I have an interesting issue with magnetic ride that puzzles me. Car is mk2 3.2 year 2009 and it has magnetic ride that occasionally works like a charm for even longer periods of time but then all of a sudden it lights the yellow strut dash light and trows error. Next time i get to...

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And if interested, you can download the Workshop Manual here.

 

The price for the rear shock across the pond is $579 USD.

 

One fitted mag ride shock and top cap fitted at Audi cost me just under 1k

 

Hi all i've just replaced all 4shocks on my audi tt mk2 8J, just wanted to know if i have to do a reset on the magride?

 

According Workshop Manual Suspension, Wheels & Steering - D3E80075730 (link) the control position must be reprogrammed (calibrated) anytime a MagRide shock is replaced.

More on this subject here -

https://www.ttforum.co.uk/threads/faq-mag-ride-test-repair-delete-options.2023542/post-9661216