I've had Bilstiens and I have KYBs on my Westy.  The Bilstiens were very
harsh compared to the KYBs.  Matter of fact, they were so harsh that the
mounting brackets tore off of them.

Quite happy with my KYBs.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Hunter" <EVEHART33@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: shocks

> I think Bilstein makes shocks with different settings for various
> applications. True, the HD or Sport setting may be harsh in the Scirroco
but
> their standard setting is less stiff IMHO than the KYB gas-a-just. Have
> compared them on two previous Type 2s and other cars. Shop around for the
> Bilsteins for a better deal than $115. That said the KYBs on my Westy are
> just fine.
>
> Ken Hunter
> 82 Westy 1.9D
> 84 Jetta w/motor out
> 89 Mitsubishi van
>