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Posted by: Steve Pratel Nov 30 2013, 07:59 PM

I have an opportunity to get some original NOS Kontrolles shocks front and rear for my 912E, but not sure if I am better off going with a new set of Sachs/Bogue. Would obviousl love Bilisteins, but now that I have to definitely replace the fuel tank, I'm going to try to save some $$... I could get all 4 NOS Kontrolles for about $290, all 4 Sachs/Bogue $370... Bilisteins/Koni $550+.

Is a great deal on the NOS stuff, but I am thinking that there has been some progress in shock design since 1970's and am better off with the modern. Thoughts?

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Nov 30 2013, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(Steve Pratel @ Nov 30 2013, 07:59 PM)

Posted by: partwerks Nov 30 2013, 09:11 PM

FWIW, after the stock shocks on the Jetta took a complete dump, I put on Bilstein's a what a improvement. I've had them on for about 8 years and still going strong......

Posted by: Mike Bellis Nov 30 2013, 10:19 PM

I wonder how the seals in the NOS shocks are after all these years?

Unless it is a concourse restoration, I would pass.

Posted by: johannes Dec 1 2013, 01:42 AM

I agree. old shocks = garbage

Posted by: porschefile2010 Dec 1 2013, 02:19 AM

I just put in a full set of Sachs/Boge all round and it made a big difference but then it would as the old original set were shot. I also did the A arm bushes at the same time. The Sachs shocks feel just right and of course not having had the chance to run Bilsteins in the same car it's not possible to tell which would have been better.

Posted by: Harpo Dec 1 2013, 06:27 AM

QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Nov 30 2013, 08:19 PM)

I wonder how the seals in the NOS shocks are after all these years?

Unless it is a concourse restoration, I would pass.

Posted by: wndsnd Dec 1 2013, 05:47 PM

I put a new set of Bilsteins on my 914 and I find them extremely stiff. In fact I have commented about them to other 914 owners. I have run new Koni's on my 356's and found them much more comfortable. I am an aggressive driver and like things tight but the Bilstein's surprised me.

I also agree NOS is great for trim and body but suspension and brakes you want new.

John