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Rear shocks - Turbo or Pro Gas? ... or Bilstein? 200

posted by  someone claiming to be dlot on  Tue May 6 03:29 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Hi,
It sounds like you aren't really sure about what shock is what.

Boge Turbo gas. Low pressure sport shock about equivalent to stock turbo 240
shock.
Boge Automatic. Stock hydraulic (no gas) shock. Put on every 240 for the US
except for turbo and 242GT models.
Boge Pro gas. Low pressure gas variable damping shock. Rides softer on smooth
roads, stiffens up under rougher conditions.

Bilstein. The usual Bilstein is classed as a heavy duty shock. These are high
pressure shocks with firm damping. They are the stiffest shock mentioned. You
would want a sporty firm feel to your car if you are going to use these.

Do not mix different types of shocks unless you know excactly what you
are doing. I recommend you make an effort to know what the fronts are
especially if you are going to consider the Pro Gas or Bilstein. If you
can't find out what you have in front my suggestion would be to either use
stock automatic or the turbo gas. I'd be very careful mixing shocks. You
don't want a bad handling Volvo for the lady.

Dave 82 242ti






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