New project - shocks

[Al S]

Thanks to all who have replied.
The shocks that are now in place have about 40k on them. Total on car is 
about 220k.
When I push the car in a downward motion, the front hardly moves on the 
passenger side and both sides of the rear go down and then settles ok. No up 
and down bounce. I weigh 250 so the car should move some.

I am concerned about the pass. front, very little movement.  IMHO when 
shocks get weak and don't support because they have lost their oil/gas, the 
shaft should move up and down very easily. Same with the springs, they 
should get weaker as they age. Can a shock freeze?
I don't hear any clunking or squishing as they deflect and return to normal 
height.

Al

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From: "Huw Powell" <audi at humanspeakers.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 11:09 AM
To: "Al S" <streichea001 at hawaii.rr.com>
Cc: <Quattro at audifans.com>
Subject: Re: New project - shocks

> That's funny, because I just got a "new" 88 90Q and I'd forgotten how soft 
> they ride "stock".  I hear the bridge expansion joints, but I don't feel 
> them.
>
> One of the first projects I have to attack is swapping the lower 
> springs/Bilsteins/50s on 15s over from my "old" 89 90Q to get the ride 
> "quality" I prefer.
>
> On 8/4/2010 1:47 PM, Al S wrote:
>> '90 80 non-Q, 2WD
>>
>> Now that I have replaced the sway bar links, the ride isn't as smooth as 
>> I would like.
>> Any suggestions for shocks that offer a nice soft ride for an older 
>> couple.
>> I have looked at Monroe's Sena-trac , "ultimate comfort with added 
>> control".
>> They also have gas charged shocks, economy types.
>>
>> Anyone have any experience with any brand that offers good handling with 
>> a good smooth ride?
>> Koni, Bilsteins are way out of my budget.
>> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Al
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