Shock absorbers

<johngdole RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message news:657c726b-df94-4243-81f4-7eb5aebe0b62@a9g2000prl.googlegroups.com...
> Primarily the grooved piston rod, called IIRC "position sensitive"
> damping. So if the car is weighted down into the grooved area then the
> strut's response change. This is in contrast with inertia sensitive
> multi-stage valving used in modern non-racing struts. See the video
> (Gabriel clearly hinted at their competitor): http://www.gabriel.com/gforce1/eng/default.htm
>
> It's being phased out in favor of the new Monroe Reflex strut/shock.
>
> Also, I didn't like the fact that Monroe claimed some oil leaks are
> normal. I persoanlly don't think modern struts should do that. I much
> rather they fail dry and stiffened up than soft and leaky. But some
> people love Fram oil filters too.
>
> However, I would try the new Monroe Reflex with the new impact sensor.
> This strut is normally firm and then softens up for milliseconds
> during a harder bump ("impact"). Nissan gained 12-18% stability with
> this. That said, Monroe mounts are fine.
>
> Some other strut shops:
> http://www.shockwarehouse.com/
> http://www.shox.com/
>
> For all aftermarket struts with lifetime warranty replacements, places
> like Autozone, Advance, Kragen, Schucks, NAPA etc etc actually come
> out ahead (turnaround time and shipping cost).
>
> Keep us posted on what you select. Thanks.

Looking at the prices I am starting to think I need a new car...

"SMS" <scharf.steven DeleteThis @geemail.com> wrote in message news:lTR1k.4811$jI5.3252@flpi148.ffdc.sbc.com...
> johngdole DeleteThis @hotmail.com wrote:
>> Primarily the grooved piston rod, called IIRC "position sensitive"
>> damping. So if the car is weighted down into the grooved area then the
>> strut's response change. This is in contrast with inertia sensitive
>> multi-stage valving used in modern non-racing struts. See the video
>> (Gabriel clearly hinted at their competitor): http://www.gabriel.com/gforce1/eng/default.htm
>>
>> It's being phased out in favor of the new Monroe Reflex strut/shock.
>>
>> Also, I didn't like the fact that Monroe claimed some oil leaks are
>> normal. I persoanlly don't think modern struts should do that. I much
>> rather they fail dry and stiffened up than soft and leaky. But some
>> people love Fram oil filters too.
>
> LOL, those who buy Fram oil filters do so out of ignorance, not because
> they love them.

What is wrong with Fram filters?