Re: Wastegate diaphram & Boge TurboGas shocks

[John Karasaki <johkar@teleport.com>]

At 10:08 AM 5/8/96 -0400, you wrote:
>John,
>
>I was wondering if you got my last email about the wastegate diaphram?  Just
>checking.  What's the status?  Did I get back to you early enough?

You got back to me early enough.  I'll compose a letter and fax it to them
Thurs. or Fri. night.  The two weeks have passed with a few more "sign me
ups" but no where near the 20+ I was hoping for.  This is an incredible deal
(price wise).  Oh well, maybe everyone is waiting until I can quote a price
down to the last penny.

>Also, I read your post about Boge TurboGas shocks on your 4KQ.  I am trying
>to get as much input as possible about these when installed on Audi's because
>I am considering them for my car.  I used them in the past on my 83 GTI and
>felt they were too stiff.  Audis are heavier and I'm wondering how the Boge's
>compare to stock?  Just how firm are they? On my 5KCSTQ I really like the
>smooth ride, but it needs more control.  I think my biggest concern would be
>impact harshness.  

I liked the Boge turbo gas struts so much, I ordered sets for both our V8
and wagon.  They'll go on this weekend.  I can't give you a fair comparison
to stock, as in all cases they have replaced worn out struts.  I did have a
loaner car from Sunset the past few days.  It had the stock struts.  They
seemed fine, but not as stiff as the Boge.  I used KYB on my wife's old 5kt.
They were also ok, but not as good as the Boge.

I've had great luck with Boge; the Konis on my TQC were $$$$$ and at full
hard setting, are way too stiff for road use.  These are so-called
adjustable; they need to be removed to be adjusted.  Who's going to do that?

Regards,

John Karasaki

The Karasaki's, proud owners of AUDI automobiles

1981 Coupe
1982 TQC
1984 5000S Wagon
1990 V8