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Not to bicker, but umm... (archive)
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Posted by Joe M on July 23, 2000 at 07:26:42:

In Reply to: Re: Suspension replacement posted by Bob on July 22, 2000 at 22:01:00:

NOT putting a german shock on a German car is like throwing Centerline wheels on a Lambo. Monroe makes a darn fine product for your Escort, or your Caddy, but just like kickers with long last names, and chefs from Italy, Germans KNOW autos and suspension.

I DO agree with Bob that you should not need springs. As you said, Bob, "German steel is among the best."

So are german shocks.

The day I throw Monroes (or ANYTHING else from SEARS, for that matter) on my Bimmer is the day I paint it "Mystic Purple" and screw a Mustang on the grille.

Joe ///M

Ps,

My parents put a set of 'Steins on their 320i in 1984. The car still corners great, and does not bounce. That was 1984 technology. Koni is a good shock, but Bilstein is as good as you can get in a non-coilover setup. (IMO, of course.)


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