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Subject:Re: Another word on shocks
From:Jimmy Sanby
Date:Tue, 4 May 1999 07:56:54 +0200

I may have missed something, but I have just fitted Monroe front and
back to my Syncro and am more than happy...

Just my 2%

Jimmy

>>> "Steven X. Schwenk" <Steve@Schwenk-Law.com> 05/04 5:43 AM >>>
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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