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From: dhk@hp-pcd.UUCP (Dustin Kassman)
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Subject: Re: Shocks and Tires ???? - (nf)
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Date: Tue, 13-Dec-83 03:25:32 EST
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hp-pcd!dhk    Dec 12 12:19:00 1983

RE: Shocks and Tires
Can't help you on the rain tires (I have the same question myself) but
I can tell you about my experience with high quality shocks.  I have a

set of Bilstein gas shocks and struts on a 1980 Mazda RX-7 and I have
nothing but praise for them.  They are not cheap but they really 
improved the handling.  I have a friend that has a set of KYB shocks
and struts on a Toyota and is pleased with them also.  The KYB's are
a little cheaper but aren't quite as firm as the Bilsteins.  What-
ever you do make sure you get Nitrogen gas-filled shocks.  I heard
once that KONI doesn't make a gas-filled shock so you may want to
check into it.

!hp-labs!pcd.dhk

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