Re: Shocks
[Re: roy2345]
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02/18/12 07:10 PM
02/18/12 07:10 PM
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amxautox
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what are you going to use the car for? racing, hiway, back roads, towing?
Tom
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Re: Shocks
[Re: roy2345]
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02/18/12 08:11 PM
02/18/12 08:11 PM
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Posts: 12,589 Sacramento, CA
cal_gecko
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Having used cheap shocks (Monroe, no-names, Gabriel, etc) in the past, I absolutely refuse to put those POS's on any of my cars. Brands I will use and have used:
Tokico Eibach KYB Bilstein (currently have Bilstein HD shocks on my Miata.. they're $125 each.. if/when I need to replace them.. I'm going to see about having them re-valved so they're even firmer)
Why put cheapo shocks on a car that you dump tens of thousands of dollars into for engine/transmission stuff? The suspension is a key component of getting that power to the ground, and maintaining a safe, predictable ride.
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Re: Shocks
[Re: roy2345]
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02/18/12 10:52 PM
02/18/12 10:52 PM
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autoxcuda
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I'm driving on the highway and interstate. Kids n da back seat. So I want a nice riding shock
Monroe gas matics.
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Re: Shocks
[Re: mopardamo]
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02/19/12 12:13 AM
02/19/12 12:13 AM
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Hello,
I have used the standard monroe and gabriel and both were not a good choice. Brand new they feel just so so even for normal driving. Nothing to even consider for performance minded driving.
Damon
It's all about expectations and personal preference.
It seems he just wanted a nice cruising down the highway ride. BTW, this thread started off in the General Section, not in the Corners' Section. It was moved here.
I think a KYB or E-brock will give him a much stiffer ride. Bilstein might be nicer, but IMHO over budget at $400/set for what he seems to be looking for.
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Re: Shocks
[Re: astjp2]
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02/26/12 01:56 PM
02/26/12 01:56 PM
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I have put the KYB gas-adjust on my 74 Duster360, back in '84 when I restored the car. I went with larger front t-bars (solo racing) and Addco rear sway bar. The car has gone over 100k miles since then, and I have never really found the shocks a harsh or hard ride. I love the way I can toss the car in corners, and still have comfy long haul drives in the car.
I decided on the same KYB's for the 70 Sport Satellite, with larger t-bars, stock front sway bar, heavier rear springs, and rear sway bar. Think this should make for great long haul drives and handle decently for larger/older vehicle.
Think that the shock/spring thing, is kinda like women, everyone has an opinion and different tastes . . . . just my two cents . . .
Cheers,
Mark
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