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tomnanney

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I am trying to decide whether to convert to tube shocks. I have searched the forum and it seems the best conversion is the Putzke Fahrpass system. It looks great etc. except for the price which is $999! I guess my question is it worth it? Any comments are apprecitred!
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I am trying to decide whether to convert to tube shocks. I have searched the forum and it seems the best conversion is the Putzke Fahrpass system. It looks great etc. except for the price which is $999! I guess my question is it worth it? Any comments are apprecitred!
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tom
How many miles do you plan on driving your car and do you race your car or do gymkhanas? With normal driving your stock shocks will last a long time! I had Koni conversion on my Healey in the '70's and didn't notice too much difference than the stock setup for normal driving.
 

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I have that kit and it is a smooth ride. The car does not bottom out. I thought it was worth it.
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Tom--

As with many upgrades that is a rather subjective question. I did the Putzke conversion in 2003 and can only say that I like the result.
 
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Thanks for the comments. My car presently is not a daily driver although at one time it was. I don't race it and just drive it for pleasure now. I was just thinking of upgrades that I might do and the tube shock conversion was one I was thinking of. I appreciate the posts.
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Why not just have the originals rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics and have them install the uprated valving in them to make them a little stiffer ?
I did this to both my BJ8s
 
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