As with others I highly recommend the Bilsteins - to see the difference hold your used Bilstein next to your new Monroe - like I did several years ago when finances required I buy the heaper Monroes. The chrome shaft on the Bilsteins is about twice as large (diameter) as the Monroe - same for the body of the shock - the Bilsteins are built much more substantially and their lifespan proves the point.
Buy the Bils once every 15 years or so (usually more) Vs. buying Monroes every 3-5 years. It's just like buying a good MB* and it will be the cheapest car you'll ever own, the Bilsteins are the same. (*= within the constraints of buying a used diesel in excellent condition with complete repair history - it'll last a lifetime and cost very little to drive/maintain) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Stroud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "mercedes list" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 5:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] Shocking > Gents, > > I am in need of new shocks. My questions: > > Heavy duty vs "comfort" - what is the difference? > > Bilstiens for $80, Monroes for $50, or Gabriels for $20 - suggestions? > > Any other thoughts on the matter would be much appreciated. > > Thanks! > > David > 1985 380 SL (80k) > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.2/933 - Release Date: 8/2/2007 > 2:22 PM > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
