[s-cars] boge vs bilstein shock advice

[Dave Ellis]

I have Eibach springs and Boge TG dampers installed in my '94 UrS4, and 
like them just fine.  The combination is definitely much more firm and 
controlled than the original suspension.  Body roll and brake dive are 
substantially reduced.  My only complaint is the rear of the car could 
benefit from a slight increase in rebound damping (and a larger 
anti-roll bar), but it's no biggie.

I haven't driven (or driven in) an S-car with the Eibach/Bilstein combo, 
so I can't comment on how they compare.

The Boges were half the price of the Bilstiens here in Canada, and were 
much easier to install in the rear according to my mechanic who 
installed them (and who also used Boges in his UrS4 as well).

-Dave


Scot Anderson, DC wrote:
> Tried search, but no luck.  Anyone have advice/experience with Boge Turbo Gas shocks.  According to Blauparts.com, Boge shocks increase ride firmness by 15% and have no reference as for the Bilsteins.  Blauparts sells them for $389 vs the Bilsteins for $479 - not a huge price diff (this is the cheapest place I have found for the Bilsteins).  It seems everyone has Bilsteins on their urS - I assume because they are a better product???