> You really should try to ride in an H & R equipped Vanagon before
> making this statement. IIRC the springs were designed for busses and
> not Westies. IMHO they give a softer ride which requires a stiffer gas
shock. Keep
> in mind that these are progressive springs. Soft when you need it and
stiff as
> you push it.
>
> Again, this is for BUSES. I do not think these things are stiff enough for
a Westy.
> If you will recall Todd (Rubatoguy) had these same springs on his Westy
and
> was dissatisfied. But Robert from NC was very happy with them in his bus.
>
> I offer an unbiased opinion on this matter. I am not selling these springs
or
> other parts for that matter. As a matter of fact I got these springs for
> FREE. So I say don't knock 'cause you don't sell it. Try it at least once.
> You might decide to carry them then.

In case I wasn't clear, my description of the difference between the Boge
High Performance Springs and the H&R's was based on customers' reports, some
of which are in the list archives.  (I personally have the Boges on my van,
not the H&R's, so most of my description dealt with them.)  So yes, it is
user opinion, nothing more.  That they make the van sit lower is a fact,
however.  Incidentally, both the H&R's and the Boges are progressive
springs.

I am not knocking the H&R's at all.   As I said, I personally would not want
a lower or stiffer spring than the Boges.  But as I also quickly hastened to
add, my tastes lean toward stock.  Others would feel differently.  Robert in
NC is a perfect example of an opposing point of view. Robert's van is
completely souped up and tricked out. He wants something completely
different than I do from my Westy.  As I said in my post, "that's why
there's chocolate and vanilla."   So, no reason to get defensive.  This is
not a case of good vs. bad. Both are good, just different.  Besides, yours
was free. Can't beat that. :-)

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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