Re: Poly strut bearing experience?

[Chris Taylor <chtaylo4@vt.edu>]

At 01:19 AM 11/7/96 -0500, you wrote:
>Before I put my 16v on the road I am getting Koni adjustables and Neuspeed
>race springs and figured since the shocks and springs are kinda tight and
>stiff polyeurethane bearings might be the way to go.  The only problem I
>have is that they are so expensive.  Are they worth it?  What I need to know
>is if they help with ride comfort and handling or just last longer?  Thanks
>a lot.  BTW Shawn, what are you using?  

This is where I draw the line.  I would NOT go there.  Stick w/ o.e.  If
you're REALLY serious, perhaps Heavy Duty, but I would REALLY recommend not
doing poly.  That would be too rough/too much stress.  Your strut assemblies
would probably come up through your hood after a month of city driving.

Chris Taylor 
'87 16v Scirocco

West Ambler Johnston Hall
Virginia Tech Campus
chtaylo4@vt.edu
chtaylo4@aol.com

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