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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

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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.
> 
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> BenT
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> Jake 
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