[s-cars] replacing struts/shocks

[Theodore Chen]

--- Sean Douglas <quattro20v at telus.net> wrote:

> Wylie:
> 
> I went through this last summer and overhauled my suspension. I used S6+
> springs which are very similar to the 92 springs and Boge shocks. The Boges
> are subjectively 20-25% stiffer than stock. The ride is well controlled, yet
> still compliant. Mine is a daily driver and ride quality is important to me.

aren't the boges the OEM shocks?  what did your '97 come with?

> Remember that the 92 was the lowest and stiffest of all the years and my 97
> was the softest. So on your 92, you may not notice a big difference as I
> did.
> 
> If you want to go stiffer, then the Bilstein shocks combined with your 92
> springs is a good choice. With the rears, you will need to insert a spacer,
> otherwise, the rear will sit too low.
> 
> You can see a write-up of my suspension work here:
> 
> http://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/119445.phtml

great, thanks for the link.  the '92 is a daily driver so i don't want
the ride to get much stiffer (if at all).  how much stiffer will the
bilsteins be?  will you be able to feel pebbles on the road?

-teddy



 
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