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gmercoleza 09-15-2006 07:14 PM
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gmercoleza 09-15-2006 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth (Post 1277655)
i just replaced gabriels on my wifes pt cruiser that lasted just a year.
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Originally Posted by jhodg5ck (Post 1277661)
The last set of Gabriels I came across kept their damping characteristics for about 5K..by 10K they were a shadow of their former selves.
Odd, my 86 Golf and 75 280 both had Gabriels that lasted over 30K without suffering any readily perceived degradation in ride quality. I'm not doubting you; just think your experiences are odd. I think this may be all relative and that the ride may just not be up to par for the majority of members who are used to the nicer feel of the Bilsteins. I agree that Bilsteins are the best, no doubt about it, and would gladly fork over the money if I thought it was justified on this vehicle.

t walgamuth 09-15-2006 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by gmercoleza (Post 1277730)
Odd, my 86 Golf and 75 280 both had Gabriels that lasted over 30K without suffering any readily perceived degradation in ride quality. I'm not doubting you; just think your experiences are odd. I think this may be all relative and that the ride may just not be up to par for the majority of members who are used to the nicer feel of the Bilsteins. I agree that Bilsteins are the best, no doubt about it, and would gladly fork over the money if I thought it was justified on this vehicle.
were yours gas filled or just standard?

tom w

Holson Adi 09-15-2006 08:27 PM
Very nice car and I would've done the same if I were you.

I spent a lot of money on my old 300CD Turbodiesel. I went with Bilstein shocks, Bosch lights, and all the other fancy stuff.

Honestly... i shouldn't have.

Live and learn I suppose. My previous car (E420) got the same treatment, but the 124 was in MUCHHH better shape than my diesel.

gmercoleza 09-16-2006 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth (Post 1277756)
were yours gas filled or just standard?

tom w
They were gas filled. This was back a few years, and IIRC they were not called VST like these new ones I put in. They came in generic white faceless boxes, whereas the new VST I installed the other day came in slick-looking colorful new boxes.


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