RE: How long will Koni's last?

["Avi Meron" <avi@cosmoslink.net>]

I am not going to comment on the Konis because I have been using a rear set
for 3 years without any problem, so not much to add. But, the
Bilsteins.............. had 3 (complete, all around) sets on a Jetta every
45 to 50K miles needed to replace them, fortunately under warranty, though
nobody paid for my labor (it is hell to change suspension parts in WI) and
the alignment job needed.
So much for the wonderful reputation of Bilstein.
Avi

-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net [mailto:owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net]
On Behalf Of Christopher Hlubb
Sent:	Tuesday, January 26, 1999 6:52 PM
To:	Quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject:	How long will Koni's last?

I have had my Konis for about 15,000 miles now and have definitely felt
them become softer and settle in more with time. I was wondering in
respect to the Bilsteins, how long they will last. Supposedly the
Bilsteins retain 98% efficiency at 100,000 miles. What is the realistic
life of Konis Sport-Yellow shocks??
Thanks,
Chris
98A4 2.8Q - far from stock

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