Date:         Sun, 12 Aug 2001 00:20:59 -0700
Reply-To:     DaveC <voicebox@DNAI.COM>
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From:         DaveC <voicebox@DNAI.COM>
Subject:      Re: bilstiens.. are they worth it
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>I run them in my a3 golf, and love them, but it seems like many
>people are running kyb, which are alot cheaper.. anywa, who has
>them, and how ya like them

My experience (not with a Vanagon/Westy) is that Bilsteins are built
better (larger piston, beefier valving) and last *much* longer than
others.

2 years down the road you will be glad you spent the money on
Bilsteins. KYB's are fine, but not a long-lasting shock (re
performance, not leaks, etc...) They will wear out sooner. Many
Bilsteins original equipment shocks are still going.

With most shocks, you can wonder if they're still performing after
years of use. With Bilstiens, you *know* from how they ride -- just
the same as when you bought them.

Dave
--
Dave Carpenter

Whatever you wish for me,
May you have twice as much.