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Subject:Re: Vanagon shocks and coils spring
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Wed, 9 Feb 2005 13:03:28 -0500

Um. Tire pressure? If you are running at 48psi, you'll have a much
harsher ride than at say 36psi...

On Feb 9, 2005, at 12:49 PM, David Hally wrote:

> On another note, ever since I bought my '90 GL a yera
> and a half ago, It has seemed to ride VERY harshly
> over sharp bumps and such. I had thought suspension
> bushings and shocks, but the local VW shop (Volk's
> Cafe) said only shocks, the suspension bushings
> wouldn't cause the harsh ride. I replaced the old KYBs
> with Bilistiens and the ride improved a little, but it
> is still not as good as I think it should be, The CD
> player still skips when I hit a small pothole or
> surface change. It is a new Blaupunkt CD/Radio. What
> should I look at next? Bushings? Ball Joints? New
> Alpine CD? One of the reasons that I bought the
> Blaupunkt was that it would hook up easily and because
> it didn't look as Gaudy or Flashy as some of the other
> players. Also, thanks to those who responded about the
> dying while cold problem, that cured itself as soon as
> I bought the temp sensor II ($10 at Volks Cafe).
> Dave Hally