Matching Torsion Bars, Leaf Springs and Shock Absorbers

Johnny Dart said
Do you ever read the full post from a member, or do you just see shocks, and scream Hotchkiss or Fox or Koni !!!!!!!
Because I don't think you do.
He stated that he "wasn't going to race the car, so that whole class of shock is out of consideration".
Did you read that part ?
I didn't think so, because suggesting a set of $600.00+ shocks is probably what he meant by, "whole class of shock".
What I get from his post is he is looking for a decent all around shock, that doesn't break the bank.
Maybe I'm wrong, and he has no problem putting $600.00+ shocks on his car. But from what I'm reading that is not what he is looking do. And for that matter, a set of KYB' or Monroe's would fit the bill just fine.

Yes, I read the OP’s entire post.

First off, Bilstein RCD’s are not “racing shocks”. For that matter, neither are Hotchkis Fox’s. I assumed by his “racing shocks” statement he didn’t want to run 90/10’s or other drag racing shocks on the street. Since when most people say “racing” around here they mean drag racing. Regardless, Bilstein RCD’s are not racing shocks.

It’s also why I said this in post #6, which you apparently didn’t read-

“If the price is a problem and you really want to run cheap shocks run the OE replacement Monroe’s or Gabriel’s, they’re both better shocks than the KYB’s and cost less.”

As @MopaR&D explained, KYB’s are a digressive shock. They give a harsh, jittery ride with small inputs and then collapse like a cheap table when you want them to resist a constant cornering load.

Basically, KYB’s suck all the time. But by all means, keep running them. Makes me smile- what’s that called? Schadenfreude?

And yeah, I’ve run ALL of the shocks I’ve talked about, including the KYB’s. So I’m very aware of the differences in ride quality and handling that you get between the Monroe’s, KYB’s, Bilstein RCD’s, and Hotchkis Fox’s. Which is exactly why I’d never buy KYB’s again, or recommend them to anyone.

Have you run Bilstein RCD’s or Hotchkis Fox’s? Or do you dismiss them on cost alone and have no idea how lousy those KYB’s are?