Boge or Bilstein? + Brilliant priced Mechanical work

[Storm 0]

Hi guys,

 

I have just ordered a stack of Parts including 4 new Bilstein Shocks from Euro Car Parts. I also had the choice of Boge. Which are the better dampers?

 

Also I have discovered the best value garage on the planet, £75 to fit 4 shocks, 2 x rear discs + wheel bearings and a fluid change. New top mounts, top mount bearings and bump stops. I met the mechanic "Matt" at No Rice and he is ex VAG. Stuff is being fitted Saturday, will let you know how I get on.

 

Arrow Service Centre

304, High St

Waltham Cross Hertfordshire

EN8 7ED

 

Tel: 01992 641550

 

The AA wanted £350 + VAT, a garage in Farnham 200 + VAT.

[dubster82 0]

Also I have discovered the best value garage on the planet

 

Lets just see what you say, AFTER you have the work done :wink:

 

:lol: i'm no dissing, it sounds like a bargain m8.

[Tattie 0]

My thoughts exactly, sounds far too cheap - even at £30 an hour (half price labour). Takes more than 2 hours to fit 4 shocks and 2 rear disks.

 

Took me about half a day on my old golf to do the same but some of the nuts were an absolute git to get off!

[Ice White Socks 0]

I have fitted boge dampers on a Vauxhall- Found them very good- very much like OE kit but just a little extra stiffness. Have got bilsteins on the Corrado now- love them but they are a little bit hard

 

Cheers

 

Mike

[Furkz 0]

i got charged £70 to fit lowering springs and sports shocks and they are fine and dandy

[Bally 0]

I paid £100 to have 4 springs fitted, new top mount & top mount bearings up front, new rear bumpstops and the tracking and wheel alignment done too..

 

The kind chap also changed the oil & oil filter for me too... :D

[Andy T 0]

Bleedin' hell....

 

I pay £120 just for fitting front springs/shocks & four wheel alignment!

 

Boge & Bilstein both make good quality dampers, I found that Boge turbogas are quite uprated?

[Storm 0]

Well, I watched them do the whole job and they were pretty thorough and professional, they have all the gear as well - Strap-On etc. Matt the spannerman was wearing his VAG overalls and was happy to talk as he went along. His MK2 is really nice and he has done a number of 16V conversions, he is also a regular at No Rice.

 

Bilsteins are ROCK HARD. The car has also risen somewhat. Looking for soft coil springs any ideas?

[Supercharged 2]

they have all the gear as well - Strap-On etc. Matt the spannerman was wearing his VAG overalls and was happy to talk as he went along

 

Dude, this is a car forum! - Take you "Strap-on's" and your "ROCK HARD" Bilsteines elsewhere!! :D

[Storm 0]

I was wondering when someone would notice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Andy T 0]

Well, I watched them do the whole job and they were pretty thorough and professional, they have all the gear as well - Strap-On etc. Matt the spannerman was wearing his VAG overalls and was happy to talk as he went along. His MK2 is really nice and he has done a number of 16V conversions, he is also a regular at No Rice.

 

Bilsteins are ROCK HARD. The car has also risen somewhat. Looking for soft coil springs any ideas?

 

Did you keep the original springs? I can understand the rear end rising with new shocks & spring assistors, but the front end shouldn't!

 

Were they Bilstein GAS shocks? I was thinkin of getting some of those

[Storm 0]

Everything has setlled down now. The ride is back in order, or I have got used to it. Bilsteins are recommended. Cheap as chips at EuroCarParts.

 

I stayed with the original springs, but wish I had lowered it.

[Bally 0]

good to hear you got the bits fitted, if it comes to it get some 40mm springs from Euros..

 

were abouts in Bucks are you mate??

[chuck 0]

Bleedin' hell....

 

I pay £120 just for fitting front springs/shocks & four wheel alignment!

 

Boge & Bilstein both make good quality dampers, I found that Boge turbogas are quite uprated?

 

 

I thought the Boge turbo gas were standard rate. Are they uprated????

Makes sense I suppose as Boge do sell gas and turbo gas ones.

[Storm 0]

Bally,

 

I am in Stoke Poges. Probably going to buy Boge or ventura from Euro or GSF.

[Andy T 0]

Bleedin' hell....

 

I pay £120 just for fitting front springs/shocks & four wheel alignment!

 

Boge & Bilstein both make good quality dampers, I found that Boge turbogas are quite uprated?

 

 

I thought the Boge turbo gas were standard rate. Are they uprated????

Makes sense I suppose as Boge do sell gas and turbo gas ones.

 

Well years back I bought TurboGAS for a polo, they are definately uprated 20% sports shocks. To confuse the situation, for some applications these shocks are painted yellow and labelled turbogas, but for others they are black and just look like standard shocks. they were very firm!

 

 

I've decided i'm going for GSF Boge 40mm springs & Bilstein GAs shocks, will report back when It's fitted!

[Guest]

I am in Stoke Poges.

 

wheres that then?

 

what towns you near?

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That is indeed a very good price, i found a good mechanic aswell! :)

 

Fitted full exhaust system, coilovers, front discs and a service for £60 :D