Date:         Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:47:36 -0400
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Shocks
Comments: cc: alfred bagdan <abagdan@SHAW.CA>
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> A few years ago, I replaced my original shocks with KYB
> shocks and regretted it ever since.  The KYB shocks are very
> harsh, every bump sounds like crossing a rail track.  It sure
> took out the "Fahrvergnuegen" out of driving.
>
> Upon browsing the Busdepot for shocks, I read that the rear
> KYB's are Gas-Adjust; does that mean they are adjustble?, if
> so it would make them less harsh.
>
> Which shock feels most like driving the original van?  I
> would like to get back the Fahrvergnuegen.



Gas-Adjust is just a brand name. The KYB Gas-Adjusts are not actually
adjustable, and do tend to be somewhat hard-riding. You are not the first
person who has commented about that.  The Bilsteins also tend to ride a bit
harder than stock, but not to the same degree.

The Boge/Sachs shocks are original equipment and will give you back your
stock ride.  We also have a slightly higher-end version of them (which we
import exclusively) that have a little better performance and load capacity
but still a very comfortable ride. The Koni's are the only ones that are
actually user-adjustable, allowing you to "dial in" your preferred ride upon
installation (or later, either to compensate for wear or if you're
unsatisfied with the setting that you chose).  If you pick between these
three options you will not be disappointed.

http://busdepot.com/view.jsp?model=43&category=38

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  www.busdepot.com
  (215)  234-VWVW

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