Monroe Sensatrac opinion
04-18-2001, 09:50 AM
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Car: 1986 IROC
Engine: 305 going to 355
Transmission: 700R4
Monroe Sensatrac opinion
Has anybody used these? Are they any good? Are the KYB GR2's better?
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1986 IROC LG4 "Bone Stock" (for now)
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04-18-2001, 09:55 AM
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Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 2.8 V6
Transmission: 700R4
I have their front struts, and I think they work pretty well. Of course, the only comparison I have is of them and my original '86 struts... 
I can actually feel the struts "tighten up" if I take a turn slowly, and then I take the same turn fast. Kinda cool!
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I can actually feel the struts "tighten up" if I take a turn slowly, and then I take the same turn fast. Kinda cool!
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04-18-2001, 11:22 AM
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Car: '91 Z28
Engine: L98 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 323's
I have the Sensa-Tracs on the front and rear... They seem to work fine to me, but I've never put on any other kind, so... I can't really compare them. For a stock replacement, they're pretty good.
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04-19-2001, 09:29 PM
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SensaTrac's are not for performance!! They use slits in the tube wall for a soft ride and only firm up after traveling a large distance. Get a Gabriel VST Velocity Sensitive Technology shock or strut that has a valve on the end of the piston that will react to handling demands instantly!
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84 Camaro ZZ4 with HOT cam. 1.88 60' (12.98 @ 105MPH E.T.)
Recently Ported Heads, Installed Larger Race-Flo Valves and RPM Air Gap Intake (No new times)
Other Mods: You name it and I have probably changed it.
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84 Camaro ZZ4 with HOT cam. 1.88 60' (12.98 @ 105MPH E.T.)
Recently Ported Heads, Installed Larger Race-Flo Valves and RPM Air Gap Intake (No new times)
Other Mods: You name it and I have probably changed it.
2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 5.9L 4*2
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LIVE AND DIE BY THE ALMIGHTY BOWTIE!
04-20-2001, 09:36 AM
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I had gabriels on the back of my car and would never buy them again. The car roade terrible and handled worse. Believe it or not I went with the factory hydralic shocks and they made the car drive like new. I couldn't believe the handling difference and they are just crappy hydralic shocks!!
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91 Z28 Camaro
305 TPI
Flowmaster 3" exhaust
700R4 with 2000 Stall and shift kit
One sweet sounding system
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91 Z28 Camaro
305 TPI
Flowmaster 3" exhaust
700R4 with 2000 Stall and shift kit
One sweet sounding system
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