BOGE struts

[gfl@cc.bellcore.com (grant f lenahan)]

I ahppended to be at Euro-Tire in NJ last night talking with
the owner (BTW, every single employee and owner of this shop
owns a Quattro, or one in disguise, eg: VW synchro wagon).

They carry Koni, Bilstein and BOGE shocks.  His advice is
aw follows:

Bilstein:  Excellent control.  Very stiff.  Very expensive.
	   No rear application for 5000Q or 90Q.

Koni:   Good control.  Very stiff (but adjustable).  Similarly
       priced to Bilstein.  High failure rate.

BOGE ProGas:  No rear application 90Q/5000Q.  Low failure rate.
       progressive valving for good ride.  Good control.
       Half the Bilstein/Koni price.  Excellent OEM replacement
       with somewhat better damping.


BOGE TurboGas:  Same as ProGas but no progressive (always stiffer).
      Good ride/damping trade off.  Low failure rate.  Half
      Bilstein/Koni price.  F/R application available for all Qs.

I also have used two sets of the older BOGE Turbo T/S hydrauli
out after 5000 miles.  Did not fail, just softened up slowly.

Turbo Gas prices for 90Q were about $120/pr and $140/pr F/R.

Grant

shocks.  These were quite a bit stiffer than stock, but evened out after 5000 miles.  Lasted