Who has the Euro Struts?

[PGA2B]

Before this gets into the "Are they Struts or Shocks debate" let me say SAVE IT. I don't want to hear it.

Now, I would like to hear from anyone who has the Euro Strut setup. My Sport set up is old and needs to be replaced but I want to hear from you who have changed to the Euro setup. How much different than the Sport is it? I talked to Ken yesterday and it perked my interest. I changed to Eibach's and it improved the ride and believe it or not my 20's improved it even more(better tires) . So I want to hear from the Euro LS's.

 

[LS4me]

I had the Euro shocks (no debate, they are, by definition, shocks and not struts) for a while. They are very stiff. With the Springtech springs the ride approached brutal. I went back to the sport shocks and have never looked back. With the rubberband sidewalls the 20" wheels dictate I would think you would shake your fillings loose. IMHO, stick with the sport shocks.

 

[bfogel]

I have the euro shocks in my 2002 LS Sport with V8. Last summer I went to town, replaced hoses, belt, thermostat, spark plugs, front and rear brake pads (ceramic - akebono euro) Rotors (Motorcraft) and euro shocks.

To be honest, I think I enjoyed the ride and handling with sport shocks more, I also believe the car handled marginally better with the original sport shocks.

That’s my two cents.

 

[lseguy]

I've yet to see ANYONE post that they were fully satisfied with the Euros. Sport Package struts/shocks and Eibachs are the most popular.

 

[402777LS]

I've had the euros and Eibachs for about a year now and the handling is definaely better, but as you would expect the ride is not as smooth as the sport, but not intolerable either. I wouldn't have a problem driving long distance with them, but then again, my priority is for better handling over a smoother ride.