Which to buy if either

[mk1mark at gmail.com (Mark F.)]

On 7/23/07, silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx <silvius14@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> O.K..........so I need to buy some suspension parts of these two which would recommend or not.
>
> MONROE SENSATRAC  $119.00 ($39.00 shipping ouch)
>
> KYP GR-2  $139.99 ($25.00 shipping)
>
> I use it as a daily driver.........Found these 2 on eBay for a half descent prince.  I feel confident that I can handle the rear............but the fronts????  I don't know.


Karl, if the car is lowered (even a bit) DON'T get the sensatracs...
I put a set on a lowered Scirocco several years ago and it was very
harsh - the lowered stance eliminated the sensatrac's initial "comfort
zone" travel and was permanently riding in the stiffly valved area...
Worst suspension I've ever had on a Scirocco.

Get a set of Boge TurboGas (now a Sachs pt#).  The ride is nice and
firm, without being harsh on lowered or stock springs.  If you have
very heavy wheels, or stiff race springs you may want a bit more
damping, but for the average guy they're great...  I don't like KYB's.
 A friend of mine went through them in less than 15k, and I haven't
heard too many good things about them...

Later,

Mark.
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