Re: boge gas v bilstein

[four.rings@mcione.com]

Lee Levitt wrote:

> Me too. My mechanic strongly suggests that I stay away from the Bilsteins
> for the 200T as they'll be *way* too stiff.

Correct. Plus you'll be going through the triangular upper mounts twice a year.

> He thinks the Boge gas will
> also be stiff, but not objectionally so.

No. On my 200TQ I have Pro-Gas in the front (stiff) and Turbo-Gas in the back (a
lot softer). I wish Boge made a Pro-Gas shock for the rear for the type-44 with
quattro.

> This is for my wife's daily driver, and if it ends up riding like a truck
> I'm in trouble. :)
[...]
> Anyone drive an otherwise stock 200 with these shocks?

Lee, I think your wife will be happy with the Turbo-Gas.

Igor Kessel
Two turbo quattros