[s-cars] boge vs bilstein shock advice

[Sean Douglas]

The OEM shocks are made by Boge and the TG are reported to be 15%
stiffer as you mention. It also depends on what you are comparing it to.
The 1992 had the stiffest suspension and as the years went by it got
softer.

The Boge TG is considered a mild upgrade, while the Bilsteins are a bit
more aggressive. No numbers, but I'd guess 25-30% stiffer than stock.

The main thing is to match the springs and shocks. If you are keeping
the stock springs, then I'd recommend the Boge TG. If you go to Eibach
or H&R springs, then go with the Bilstein.

Here are some more resources for springs and shocks:

http://www.elektro.com/~audi/eibach/

http://web.archive.org/web/20030413132244/urs4.com/technical/suspension.
html

Sean

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> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Scot 
> Anderson, DC
> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 6:00 PM
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> Subject: [s-cars] boge vs bilstein shock advice
> 
> 
> 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???  
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