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Subject:Re: Another word on shocks
From:Steven X. Schwenk
Date:Mon, 3 May 1999 20:43:27 -0700

I should back up a bit and say that the best thing is what makes you happy!  Obviously, with the limited selection available for the syncro, there have to be comprimises and trade - offs...and personal preferences determine which ones are aceptable.
steve

Mark McCulley wrote:

> >Also, mixing KYB (high pressure monotube) with Boges (a
> >twin tube hydraulic..no gas) is not going to deliver the best
> >performance. (KYB's do not make fronts for the syncro.)
> >The Boges end up bouncing around a lot more and the ride is unbalanced.  soft front stiff rear, which may be
> >desirable in other applications :~)...but not yer car.
> >just my opinion.
> >
> What made me replace a brand new set of OEM Boges with the KYBs I had on previously was the side-to-side lean I got with the Boges when turning. The van doesn't exhibit this behavior with the KYBs--it's much more stable when turning. Maybe I got a bum (bogus ;)) set of Boges or something.
>
> MM
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