More on type 44 struts

Fred Munro munrof at isys.ca
Tue Dec 12 19:41:53 EST 2000


Hi Keith;

Sounds like your struts are shot. Boges, Bilsteins, or Konis will fix your
problem - the choice is yours. Boges are probably the cheapest.

Fred Munro
'94 S4  118k km

----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Lawyer" <wbr90 at yahoo.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 4:52 AM
Subject: More on type 44 struts


> My '89 200 rides like a boat.  It's really just too
> bouncy up front when we hit slight dips or
> irregularities in the road.  I don't see any leaks, is
> this how these cars rode stock?  Swerving to avoid
> idiots on the interstate is scary (BTDT).
>   In any case, I believe new struts are in order.  If
> anything, I want it to ride more like my '86 4kq.
> Those of you who spend much time on the track may
> think I'm crazy but I believe the 4kq rides quite
> nicely for daily driving and has minimal body roll.
> My only complaint w/the 4kq is above 90mph on the
> interstate it gets a little squirrely.
>   So, will the Boge Turbos give me a firmer ride in my
> 200q?  Or Bilsteins?  I may want to lower the 200 in
> the future, but for now I just want to know I'm
> driving an Audi, not a Lincoln Continental!
>
> Thanx,
> Keith L.
>
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