[s-cars] what shocks?

[LL - NY]

I'd try www.shox.com

They aren't cheap, however, but I'd call them to get a price. No idea
anymore.

Boge Turbo Gas will be much cheaper. Same source

On 3/28/07, Vincent Frégeac <s.sikss at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  I would rather think over damping with the Boge. I selected the shock
> model in the German Boge catalogue, A6/S6 with sport suspension, a shock
> which, IIRC, is not in the US catalogue. And the German catalogue usually
> specifies shocks with higher damping. I had very good results with my
> ex-90Q20V following the Euro catalog instead of the US catalog. Apparently,
> that's not the case with the S6, or at least not when using the sport
> suspension shock on the SUV springed US-S6.
>
>
>
> I though about Koni Adjustables at one point, somewhat like a
> one-size-fit-all solution, but I don't feel knowledgeable enough about
> suspension to start playing with the damping using my buttaccelerometer as a
> measuring tool. I'd rather go with a tried and trued solution you just need
> to bolt-on, like Bilstein or Boge. Last point is the last thing I care of is
> a lifetime guarantee, the S-Bitch is approaching a beaten 200Kmiles and will
> probably not last more than another 50Kmiles. So anything half decent would
> do.
>
>
>
> So, following questions are:
>
> -          Is there any alternative to the Bilsteins HD, such as Boge
> shocks that suit the '92 springs?
>
> -          What a Bilstein HD set go for presently?
>
> -          Where should I buy them?
>
>
>
>
>
> Vincent.
>  ------------------------------
>
> *De :* LL - NY [mailto:larrycleung at gmail.com]
> *Envoyé :* 28 mars 2007 07:51
> *À :* Vincent Frégeac
> *Cc :* Martin; s-car-list at audifans.com
> *Objet :* Re: [s-cars] what shocks?
>
>
>
> This sounds like an underdamped system. Bilsteins should be a decent
> match. If you're uncertain, you may find Koni Adjustables worth working
> with. Both have lifetime guarantees, although generally speaking, Bilstein
> are better built. And the reality, the "adjustability" of Koni's was more
> intended to compensate for wear, not adjust damping rates, even though
> that's what everyone uses the adjusters for anyway.
>
> LL - NY
>
> On 3/27/07, *Vincent Frégeac* <s.sikss at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> While talking about shocks, I plan to install '92 springs on my '96
> S-Bitch
> (anything lower will probably leaves some low hanging parts in each
> pothole
> we have in Montreal.)
>
> I have had Boge Turbogas for almost a year with the stock springs and it's
>
> really harsh, uncomfortable while still wavy in tight turns, exactly the
> opposite of what I'm looking for.
>
> What would be your recommended shocks for '92 springs? I would like my
> spine
> to survive Montreal potholes (think Mariana trench) while still being able
>
> to rush through on-ramps.
>
>
> Vincent.
>
> -----Message d'origine-----
> De: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] De la part de LL - NY
> Envoyé: 27 mars 2007 20:09
> À: Martin
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Objet: Re: [s-cars] what shocks?
>
> I have a fresh set of Bilsteins and Eibach Pro-Kit. A really balanced
> ride/handling compromise, unfortunately, I'm not sure if the Eibach's are
> still availible. You do need the rear spacer to make the car level.
>
> LL - NY
>
> On 3/27/07, Martin <derocco_16v at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > I'm going to have to start shopping around for new suspension for my S6.
> > Right now I have (rather worn out) set of Bilsteins and H&R springs. I'd
> > prefer a firm ride, but not too harsh. Any suggestions? What do you guys
> > have on your cars?
> >
> > Thankx
> >
> >
> >
> > Martin,
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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