Shocks and Struts again
Ok, I have a question about these. i read Will'* write up on it, and about the Monroe Reflex Shocks. I also started looking the Koni struts on Domestic Performance. My questions are as follows:
Which would offer better cost and performance benefits? I want to make the car handle a lot better and not hugely concerned about ride comfort. I have found a Monroe by me that said they could get me the Reflex Struts for $150 each, which is Higher than Will'* listed cost. Also when I was looking at Koni, all other websites I found said they didn't make them for our cars, but DP has them. Anyone know why this is? I am also considering in the next year the DP Lowering springs at 1.5 in, if this makes a difference. So here are the choices
Koni ~$800 after core return
Pro - Replaces all 4, Better performance
Con - Unsure if application specific, Cost
Monroe Reflex - ~$300
Pro - Cost for performance, Keep ELC,
Con - Only rears, price seems high for product, discontinued.
Monroe Sensatrac - ~$180
Pro - Cost
Con - Only rear, Not as high of performance.
So what would people recommend?
Which would offer better cost and performance benefits? I want to make the car handle a lot better and not hugely concerned about ride comfort. I have found a Monroe by me that said they could get me the Reflex Struts for $150 each, which is Higher than Will'* listed cost. Also when I was looking at Koni, all other websites I found said they didn't make them for our cars, but DP has them. Anyone know why this is? I am also considering in the next year the DP Lowering springs at 1.5 in, if this makes a difference. So here are the choices
Koni ~$800 after core return
Pro - Replaces all 4, Better performance
Con - Unsure if application specific, Cost
Monroe Reflex - ~$300
Pro - Cost for performance, Keep ELC,
Con - Only rears, price seems high for product, discontinued.
Monroe Sensatrac - ~$180
Pro - Cost
Con - Only rear, Not as high of performance.
So what would people recommend?
I went with the Sensatracs for the fronts in the 93. I was going to get the Reflex but no one had them in stock and they were double the price. Not bad for handling but I still thing my 90 handles a bit better. Even with what might be the stock struts.
I believe KYB has 92-99 Bonneville applications without the ELC. I have no personal experience with these but the buzz is good.
I believe KYB has 92-99 Bonneville applications without the ELC. I have no personal experience with these but the buzz is good.
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