Should I buy these shocks/struts/springs?
#1
Should I buy these shocks/struts/springs?
I have an opportunity to replace my original '91 Boge shocks and springs with a set of original '91 turbo Boge shocks/struts (38K miles) with H&R Reds on them. The price is right and my setup is awful for AutoCross, OK for the street.
Should I pull the trigger?
Should I pull the trigger?
#3
the red springs are fine for the C2; I have them on my '92 cab. I'd replace the shocks though. Mileage is not key- years is. I've helped 2 other 964 owners replace shocks and both had less than 60K miles on the cars. One even had about 38K, and both shocks that came out of the cars sould be compressed by 2 fingers, and had little rebound.
#4
If I can get the whole setup and have it shipped for well under the cost of new H&R Reds, I should be OK then. I can't imagine the shocks/struts being any worse than mine and I'd be lower to the ground.
#5
if you can get the whole thing for a decent price go for it. Try out the shocks; if they dampen and rebound well, then put them on. New shocks aren't terribly expensive (relatively speaking)
#6
#7
I bought my springs for $150, and then another $650 for the bilstein shocks front and rear. I also did alignment to RS spec, and then put tires on. An expensive maintenance period, but well worth it!!!
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#8
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I'd worry more about the labor costs of switching out the shocks... especially if you end up having to do it twice?
If it were me, I'd feel much more at ease buying new shocks, then you never have to second guess things. If you end up using the T. Boges, you'll always be wondering how good they are compared to new Bilsteins?
Good to hear that you are AXing the 64!
If it were me, I'd feel much more at ease buying new shocks, then you never have to second guess things. If you end up using the T. Boges, you'll always be wondering how good they are compared to new Bilsteins?
Good to hear that you are AXing the 64!
#10
I was the only 964 in my area last year. No newer 911's in fact. I'm certainly not the fastest P-Car out there, but I'm sure part of that is the tip, the A/S tires and the 19 year old suspension. I'm sure most of it is the driver.
I think this may be a next winter project. I've spent a good bit since the season was over already; 993 turbo supple leather seats, primary bypass, g-pipe, strut brace, garage cover, bra, SW Chip (does the slippery slope happen as a matter of course with these cars?)
I would love to know where you got your setup and for that price so I can do this next winter.
I'm going to try this myself when I do it. I've read the horror stories, but I feel mechanically adventurous with this car.
I would love to know where you got your setup and for that price so I can do this next winter.
I'm going to try this myself when I do it. I've read the horror stories, but I feel mechanically adventurous with this car.
#11
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Go here for directions http://p-car.com/diy/diy.html
Although I would not recommend buying old used shocks I did go to FVD.de and found that all their new shocks fit both turbos and C2 / C4's so I assume they will fit. Good luck with them.
Although I would not recommend buying old used shocks I did go to FVD.de and found that all their new shocks fit both turbos and C2 / C4's so I assume they will fit. Good luck with them.
#12
I'd worry more about the labor costs of switching out the shocks... especially if you end up having to do it twice?
If it were me, I'd feel much more at ease buying new shocks, then you never have to second guess things. If you end up using the T. Boges, you'll always be wondering how good they are compared to new Bilsteins?
If it were me, I'd feel much more at ease buying new shocks, then you never have to second guess things. If you end up using the T. Boges, you'll always be wondering how good they are compared to new Bilsteins?