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RE: Shocks

To: "Jose Garcia" <butchgarcia@earthlink.net>,
Subject: RE: Shocks
From: "Kirk Meline" <kirkm@zeta-idt.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:44:40 -0800
I'm no authority on anything but my Tokico Illuminas are great.  I have been
beating on them for about five years almost every day for about 50,000 miles
and they are still as good as the day I bought them.  I usually enter thirty
or so autocrosses a year and as a daily driver.  It is just amazing.  Koni's
have a reputation for being better at the track but I hear so much bad
publicity about leaking and breaking they wouldn't last long on my Mustang.
You can get better struts an shocks but it will cost you a lot more and the
longevity is questionable.  Reliability, longevity, and price are at the top
of my list.  KYB's are cheaper but are very tough too.  My two cents.

Kirk



-----Original Message-----
From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jose Garcia
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 12:49 PM
To: Rob Weinstock; ba-autox@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Shocks


I have KYB Illuminas on a Mustang, and they have lasted almost 2 seasons
now, but I think the authority on this for Mustangs is Kirk Meline.  I
believe he also uses Illuminas and believe me he drives harder.  Perhaps he
is reading this?  Kirk, your 2 cents?

Butch
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Weinstock" <weinstro@hotmail.com>
To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 12:06 PM
Subject: Shocks


> Gang,
>
> I currently use Koni adjustable shocks, just the sport models. However,
this
> is the second pair that has become leaky.
>
> What is the collective experience on other makers, i.e., KYB AGX?
>
> This is for a 2nd Gen RX-7, currently in Stock.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rob
>
> _________________________________________________________________

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