Disclaimer: Dampers are a very personal subject... :-)
For me, I'd rather find the extra dollars to buy a quality shock that can
be rebuilt/serviced, has quality valving technology, reasonable hysteresis
and enough capacity to avoid cavitation and fade. None of the "econo"
shocks, including all the Japanese built (Tein, KYB, Tokico etc) type meet my
personal criteria. So, for the Tiger, with limited ots (off the shelf)
options, it is pretty simple: spend the money and get the Konis.
The difference in price is not insignificant, but given their higher
quality (not just in terms of tech, but also in terms of build quality and
consistency in damping characteristics (you'd be surprised, if you ever saw
shock dyno plots for some of the "budget" brands, particularly the adjustables,
in terms of the inconsistency of damping force for a given piston speed for
the "same" shocks), the decent linearity and effectiveness of the
adjuster, their good warranty and the ability to have them serviced, I believe
they
are the best option for our cars.
In a perfect world, it would be great if there was an ots Bilstein for our
application, though...mmm, quality monotube for $300/set :-)
Mike
In a message dated 9/18/2009 1:57:31 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
CoolVT@aol.com writes:
I would think that if you could measure the Tiger shocks...fully opened
and fully closed ...then take these measurements to a cooperative supply
house or search on the web...that some choices should pop up. Maybe find
the
application of these chosen few and pick a vehicle weight that is
similar?
Not perfect, but something that would be very affordable and would work
okay. I think the old CAT notes gave a few interchanges that would work.
In a message dated 9/18/2009 4:11:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
tgrrr@peoplepc.com writes:
This Spring I replaced my old Koni (ancient) rear shocks with KYB AGX
743019
adjustable units. Reasonable price and work great. Fronts are QA1
coilovers
so that won't help you much.
Bob H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Brown" <jbbrown1980@gmail.com>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 7:00 PM
Subject: [Tigers] Shocks
> Has anybody bought shocks lately? I have found all kinds of emails in
the
> archives talking about different part numbers for Gabriel and other
brands
> but none of them seem to be current part numbers. I can't really
justify
> a
> set of Spax or Koni right now.
>
> Are the standard (cheap) shocks from Sunbeam Specialties okay?
>
> Does anybody know about the Edlebrocks sold by CAT?
>
> Does anybody have any current part numbers for decent/affordable
shocks?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe Brown
>
> Arlington, TX
>
> B382000217
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