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Posted by: 914nerd Jul 26 2006, 04:26 PM

What would people recommend as far as shocks go?
I currently have KYBs on the back and the stock Boge on the front, but the Boge are nearing thed end of their lives. I have a fairly limited budget, so I would like to minimize the cost as much as possible.
What fronts would people recommend running with the KYB rears?
What would people recommend in terms of full sets to put on all four corners?
Any other recommendations that people may have with regards to suspension in general?
Oh, this is a street car used for very spirited street driving and as much autocross as I have the time for.
Any suggestions people out there have?
Thanks

Posted by: anthony Jul 26 2006, 05:02 PM

Get Bilsteins or Konis. Hunt for good used if you can't afford new ones.

Posted by: markb Jul 26 2006, 05:15 PM

Posted by: 914nerd Jul 27 2006, 09:30 AM

Posted by: Mueller Jul 27 2006, 10:00 AM

Ranked in order of my pref.

KYB's in the nearest garbage can......

Koni Yellows on all four corners .....

Bilstiens on all four corners....

Stock Boge replacment on all four corners.....

Posted by: Joe Ricard Jul 27 2006, 10:44 AM

That's bull shit.
it all depends on your $$$$$ and intended use.

Posted by: Mueller Jul 27 2006, 11:09 AM

dude, chill out

I said my preferance.....I've run the Bils, didn't like them, I like the Koni Yellows for a street car, they are not overkill and are adjustable if one needs them to be stiffer...got mine at a good price used, otherwise I'd have gone with Boge replacements

Posted by: sww914 Jul 27 2006, 11:23 AM

I haven't seen KYB's last a real long time. They're cheap, and better than no shocks, but unfortunately with them, you end up with no shocks again later.

Posted by: tod914 Jul 27 2006, 12:11 PM

The bilsteins I dont care for either.. abit stiff for me. I had koni adjustables in my 73 and liked them much better. Can't comment on the Boge.. think there is a Boge turbo model or something.. I guess it's alittle better than their standard. Might be worth looking into.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jul 27 2006, 02:21 PM

KONI Yellows will make your car faster

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jul 27 2006, 02:26 PM

Ditch the KYB's fur sure.

Boge's are excellent if you're on a budget and if your not. It's an excellent insert.

I will have a full set of used Koni Red rears in the next couple of days.

I prefer Koni's set of full soft.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Jul 27 2006, 02:28 PM

I run yellows. I like running soft on the road, then firmer on AX days. I also use them to fine tune in between laps

Posted by: malaga_red75 Jul 27 2006, 05:53 PM

Can the koni yellows be adjusted by hand, without removal??

Posted by: Mueller Jul 27 2006, 06:42 PM

yep, that is the beauty of them....open up the front or rear trunk lid and twist the knob...

Posted by: bmunday Jul 27 2006, 06:50 PM

I was looking for similar feedback the other day, but ran out of time.
Where is the best place to get the yellow's, availability and price? What can one expect to pay?

Thanks
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