Miata Mailing List: December 1998, Message #126

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If you are worried about your wife complaining then buy adjustable shocks so
you can set them full soft when she rides with you.  Koni's on full soft
feels softer than stock. The Bilsteins that came on the R model have a
tremendously stiff ride. 

Craig

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	ivan white [SMTP:ivan@wilmington.net]
> Sent:	Tuesday, December 01, 1998 3:48 PM
> To:	Multiple recipients of list
> Subject:	Re: ARE MONROE SHOCKS HERESY?
> 
> Hey gang,
> 
> Yeah, I know, Tokiko, Koni or GAB's.  But seriously, has anyone tried
> Monroe
> Shur-Trac's on their Miata?  Supposed to have 2 "automatic" settings via
> some extra room in the shock case that is only utilized on rougher roads.
> 
> They're sold in pairs at @$149 from NAPA.  (List is $219).  I'm almost
> exclusively a street driver, but certainly enjoy a good tight turn on
> occasion.  Don't want teeth rattled, though (too old to have sore
> kidneys).
> Hate the thought of $440 for adjustibles, plus installation, only to have
> to
> listen to the wife for too harsg a setting.
> 
> Anyone have experienec with other non-adjsutibles, like Bilsteins?  I've
> read the reviews of Tokico HP's and they don't sound too favorable.
> KYB's?
> Others?
> 
> TIA.
> 
> Ivan White
>         '95 Montego Blue/Tan
>         Team BBS
>         Team JR CAI
>         Team M-edition
>