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Date:         Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:14:21 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
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On 12 Mar 2008 at 19:11, Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM> wrote:


> Konis are adjustable, which is useful on a Westy, since you need them
> stiffer to start. (No one makes Westy/non-Westy specific shocks.)
> Adjustability also helps over time, as the shocks wear.


Any tips on where to find them? Looks like they are about $425/set vs $300/set for the
Bilstein HDs.


> I have also heard anecdotal evidence that getting the lifetime warranty
> honored is MUCH easier with Koni than with Bilstein.


This is interesting... since I'm replacing my KYB 'lifetime warranty' units, which I can't get
warrantied due to the dealer closing up. (Bowwow).






Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA
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