Anyone tried monroe sense a trac with the pro-kit
 

I have a friend that works at discount parts and can get the whole set for 150 bucks. So any one have that set up or similiar set up, Im going to install the pro-kit and dont want to lay down 500 buck for shocks but dont want a harsh ride. I have heard decent things about monroe so any input will be appreciated thanks.

Re: Anyone tried monroe sense a trac with the pro-kit
 

I ran them for a while on my '89 Formula with a Pro Kit and they worked pretty well on the street. THe car handled well (far better than stock...) and had a firm but not harsh ride. I prefer Koni's or something similar, but for that price, I'd give them a try.

Re: Anyone tried monroe sense a trac with the pro-kit
 

Thats what Im talking about! I am going to lower my car within the next month so Ill report how they ride. They're suppose to be close to the Edelbrock performer IAS shocks and have heard great things about them with the pro-kit.
So seems the right choice for me. I'll let you know in a month.

Re: Anyone tried monroe sense a trac with the pro-kit
 

i had them on when i had a 97v6 with the H&R springs and i think they sucked, then again it coulda been cause it was a V6 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

jay

Re: Anyone tried monroe sense a trac with the pro-kit
 

The "sens-a-trac" name would lead me to believe
that these are variable-rate (variable damping)
shocks that change their characteristics based
on position.

This may make them worse (or better) for a
lowered vehicle, same reason you see people
revalving Bilsteins? If the Monroes are set
up for stock ride height (minimum damping)
and get aggressive at extremes of compression /
extension, you might well find yourself having
a stiff ride (lowered height is into the
compression region and the "sens" would be
figuring it needed to resist more) and poor
rebound damping (extension puts you into what
would be the "normal" region with least amount
of damping applied).

I think a "dumb" shock could be "smarter" for
a vehicle that's lowered significantly from
stock, than one that tries to be fancy.

Re: Anyone tried monroe sense a trac with the pro-kit
 

Jimmy brings up some good points that I agree completely with. The only reason that I mentioned that they work fairly well is because in actuality, mine were acceptable (for street use). But a purpose built shock is always a better choice. Bang for the buck, they beat DeCarbons....(as does almost everything).