[DeTomaso] Need new shocks - which to go with

[STEVEN BLUM]

If anyone is interested I have a set of Koni's with the coil over modification done by Pat Michels. The shocks need rebuilding but the coil overs are new. If interested let me know via e-mail or phone.

Steve
P.O. Box 81 
Shoreham, N.Y. 11786 
H (631) 744-6118 
C (631) 235-1905



 
> From: bjbstewart at yahoo.com
> Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:50:38 -0700
> To: kenn_green at yahoo.com
> CC: mbefthomas at comcast.net; detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Need new shocks - which to go with
> 
> No Ken, most everyone I know (including myself) has had a bad experience with the Aldans. Do avoid. 
> 
> Brent
> 
> 
> On Jul 22, 2010, at 8:48 PM, Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > I think that Dennis (Mad Dog), among others, has been using Aldan shocks for quite a while if a very stressing environment. It seems like a small amount of data is being extrapolated past it's useful value.
> > 
> > And everyone knows that all Panteras overheat and have terrible handling?
> > 
> > Ken
> > 
> > --- On Thu, 7/22/10, Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > From: Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Need new shocks - which to go with
> > To: mbefthomas at comcast.net, "De Tomaso List" <detomaso at realbig.com>
> > Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010, 8:21 PM
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > It sounds like your mind is already made up.... realizing it's time to ditch the Aldan's is the single biggest step.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > I have QA1's (what were Carrera's) on both Pantera's and very happy with them. Available from Summit Racing in either single or double adjustable with either heim or poly ends and a variety of spring rates available off the shelf too. Some of the Pantera vendors will sell you them too if you are conscious of giving them the business.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Julian
> > 
> >> From: mbefthomas at comcast.net
> >> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> >> Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:09:56 -0700
> >> Subject: [DeTomaso] Need new shocks - which to go with
> >> 
> >> Eating my words, and my shocks . . .
> >> 
> >> Okay, so it wasn't that long ago I said my Aldan shocks were doing fine.
> >> Well, now I've had a rear one blow out so bad I'm about to nick name it BP.
> >> There's oil everywhere, and the other rear is starting to show signs. Not
> >> sure about the fronts, but they can't be far behind.
> >> 
> >> I'll probably go with a set of Konis from Quella rather than mess with
> >> getting the Aldan's rebuilt ($50 per plus parts plus shipping) and just wait
> >> for them to fail again. Dennis will preset the jounce and rebound, and his
> >> standard spring rates unless specified otherwise are 450/550. I have
> >> 350/550 now, and have occasionally felt a little more in the front would be
> >> good. 95% of my driving is street, with the occasional auto cross.
> >> 
> >> Also, I still have the stock sway bars: 7/8" front, 3/4" rear. Dennis has a
> >> recommendation on this as well, so I'll see what he has to say.
> >> 
> >> Any input/comments one way or t'other would be appreciated.
> >> 
> >> Thanks
> >> Mike Thomas
> >> 
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