Hi All,

Car: Passat Estate Sport, 2007 - 2.0 TDi (136 HP)

1 of my shock (NSR) and 1 of the springs (OSR) needs replacing and I would love to try replacing on my own (both PAIRS of course) , but trying to find the right parts is confusing, to say the least ! Too much choice and if I'm honest - I don't quite understand the difference between different options.
On any car parts website - there are variants for "cars without a sports chassis", or "heavy duty chassis/suspension" etc. I'm not sure which one to choose.
I would guess I need the parts for "Sports chassis" or "sports suspension" but I actually think that personally, I would prefer the softer normal (non-sport) suspension.


So I have few questions to you

1) What does Sport version of my car actually mean ? I'm pretty sure it's nothing to do with the engine. So is it the suspension alone (my best guess) ?
Assuming it's the suspension - I am guessing that it's stiffer. Is that right ?
2) If that's the case - and assuming I have a sports suspension on my car at the moment - can I replace REAR shocks and springs with the option which states "for cars without sports or heavy duty suspension" ?
3) Will replacing REAR springs and shocks to non-sport suspension improve the quality of the ride ?
4) Will replacing only the REAR set of springs and shocks have any impact on safety ?
5) when i get to replacing the parts - am I right by saying that if I take off the Shock - I then will be able to take out the Spring without any spring clamps/compressors ?


I hope all this makes sense
Would appreciate any help on this !