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| Bulldog9 |
 Nov 30 2013, 07:59 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 21-August 13 From: United States Member No.: 16,283 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
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 $$... I could get all 4 NOS Kontrolles for about $290, all 4 Sachs/Bogue $370... Bilisteins/Koni $550+.
Is a great deal on the NOS stuff, but I am thinking that there has been some progress in shock design since 1970's and am better off with the modern. Thoughts? |
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| hot_shoe914 |
Nov 30 2013, 08:12 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Steve Pratel @ Nov 30 2013, 07:59 PM)  I have an opportunity to get some original NOS Kontrolles shocks front and rear for my 912E, but not sure if I am better off going with a new set of Sachs/Bogue. Would obviousl love Bilisteins, but now that I have to definitely replace the fuel tank, I'm going to try to save some $$... 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? Biltsteins aren't as costly as you might think. Contact Eric Shea at PMB and get you a quote, you will be glad you did. Shoe (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| partwerks |
Nov 30 2013, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
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......
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| Mike Bellis |
Nov 30 2013, 10:19 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None 
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I wonder how the seals in the NOS shocks are after all these years? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
Unless it is a concourse restoration, I would pass. |
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| johannes |
Dec 1 2013, 01:42 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
I agree. old shocks = garbage
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| porschefile2010 |
Dec 1 2013, 02:19 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 26-May 11 From: Whangaparaoa, New Zealand Member No.: 13,118 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
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.
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| Harpo |
Dec 1 2013, 06:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,304 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Motor City aka Detroit Member No.: 13,469 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Nov 30 2013, 08:19 PM) I wonder how the seals in the NOS shocks are after all these years? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Unless it is a concourse restoration, I would pass. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Sometimes NOS is not a wise decision David |
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| wndsnd |
Dec 1 2013, 05:47 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
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 |
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