

| Subject: | Re: Shock Advice Sought |
| From: | BenT Syncro |
| Date: | Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:37:18 -0700 |
Forgot to mention da Doka rides da 7"x17" wheels w/ 40-something series Pirellis. Dadada. BenT sent from my electronic leash On Mar 29, 2011, at 12:25 PM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Good point BenTy one - maybe I should have put them on my '84. But the ALKOs coupled with the 205/65-15s make that lightweight van a delight on twisty roads already. > > On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > On Mar 29, 2011, at 11:51 AM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > The Bilstein HD shocks were too soft and wallowy for me, so I sold them. If > > you think a '68 Thunderbird has a good ride, you might like them. > > Perhaps it's a combination of the lightweight of a 2wd Doka (3310 at the scales) and the H&R springs (the softest they sell). I am quite happy with the way the Doka handles with Bilstein HD's all around. > > I don't drive it like a Porker either. > > > BenT > > > > > > -- > Jake > > 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van' > 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie' > > Crescent Beach, BC > > www.thebassspa.com > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27 >
Have something to add on this topic today? Revive this thread in the forum »