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Subject:Re: Another word on shocks
From:Steven X. Schwenk
Date:Tue, 4 May 1999 09:01:24 -0700

Jimmy...they are not available in the US....i guess we yanks have to do a
better job of rememberinbg  this is an international list!
steve

Jimmy Sanby wrote:

> 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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