Re: [T3] Shocks

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 7 Mar 00, at 17:29, Bob Perring wrote:

> The shocks, well they are original, as well.
> What is the consensus on the very best shocks to apply so as to take
> advantage of new technology and a better ride?

The OE shocks are EXCELLENT quality. If you want to replace yours, I 
would like to buy your old ones, provided they are still good (they 
probably are!)

The people who sell shocks would have you believe that shocks get 
weak with age, but this just isn't true. They fail, however, but it 
is not a slow deterioration, rather a sudden failure that is quite 
obvious if you remove one end and pump them.

Just keep in mind that if you believed that newer was better you 
wouldn't have bought this car in the first place.

Put your money where it will do some good. Buy a good manual 
(Bentley), adjust the valves, change the oil, lube all four (4!) 
grease fittings on the front axle. 
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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