Re: Help me suspension gurus!

[Jim Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Riley McDowall wrote:
> 
> >If you want great performance and long life in a shock, I'd hafta sway
> >you toward the Bilsteins.  They claim that even after 100,000 miles,
> >they still retain 98% damping efficiency.  Even if that's not so, they
> 
> I read the same thing somewhere.  Can anyone vouch for the fact that
> Bilstein lasts LONGER than Koni?
> 
> >I use Konis now because I autocross in E-stock, and they are a low
> >pressure gas strut, and do not contribute to ride height.
> 
> What springs do you use them with?
> 
> Thanks!

Stock springs, stock ride height.  If you want to win at Stock class
autox...Konis.  If you have a lowered car and want your shocks to last,
and they will, Bilstein is my pick.

Jim
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