Not a big difference in handling. The ride I think is better, but it's
usually a case of replacing a pair of worn out levers with the new
tubes, so it's a tough comparison. I have had trouble in the past with
the levers working loose and banging, and leaking around the shaft, so
when it came time to put shocks on my personal car, I bought the KYB gas
setup.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: <jay_welch@juno.com>
To: <jimmble@adelphia.net>
Cc: <RPVanLuchene@lbl.gov>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 5:40 AM
Subject: Re: susp update
> I just ordered a set of these from BPNW. They are on sale, I think
they
> were $149 including Spax shocks. They supply them to Victoria British
so
> you can look in their catalog for pictures. Did they make much of a
> difference in ride and handling?
>
> Jay Welch - Abington, MA
> Member "Cape Cod British Car Club"
> http://clubs.hemmings.com/capecodbritish/
> 1971 TR6 project and 1973 TR6 driver
>
> On Sun, 22 Jul 2001 04:17:11 -0400 "James Franks"
<jimmble@adelphia.net>
> writes:
> > I recommend the shock kit from British Parts NW that has the gas
> > rears.
> > It's the easiest to install, and is by far the best design. It
> > requires
> > NO DRILLING to your body!
> >
> > My only concern with either kit is that the old shock is your
> > suspension
> > limit. (where the bottom of the lever arm meets the rubber bumper on
> > the
> > frame). Too much travel in this direction allows the spring to
> > unseat
> > and/or the half-shaft axle to contact the frame. Are the tubes
> > adequate
> > in controlling the lower rear suspension limit? Nobody seems to be
> > complaining, so I guess they will do. I have toyed with the idea of
> > working up a 'bump stop' but never got around to it.
> >
> > My .02 dollars (with personal experience with both kits)
> >
> > Jim Franks
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <RPVanLuchene@lbl.gov>
> > To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 5:27 PM
> > Subject: susp update
> >
> >
> > > I got some diagnosis on my suspension - turns out the bolt that
> > mounts
> > > the left shock to the chassis was missing. It was probably loose
> > and
> > > when I hit that aberration in the road it snapped off. All around
> > my
> > > shocks are tired, but the springs are OK. I'm going to go for the
> > Monroe
> > > tube conversion kit. I can always upgrade to Konis later.
> > > While its at the shop I'm going to have them replace my
> > deteriorated
> > > diff mounts and worn upper ball joints. I'd like to attempt this
> > myself
> > > but at this time I don't have any garage space to work on my car -
> > so
> > > I'm going to have the shop do it.
> > > Nevertheless I can't wait to see how it feels with the
> > tubes...I'll
> > > give some feedback after I do some driving this weekend -
> > > Cheers
> > > Ryan
> > > '71 Sapphire
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