Actually, and just to wade into the "comfort" and "why modify" debates, to me the answer is simple. My car is a 2005 4/4 previously fitted with damper blades and equipped with AVOs, which were themselves a big improvement over the original factory dampers.
The Suplex conversion has improved comfort by being far more progressive over both small and larger bumps, and by being more stable in roll. Often a bump is noticed through the rear axle and not the front end. My wife noticed an immediate improvement!
It has also improved handling by keeping the front end more under control over uneven surfaces, especially accelerating out of a bend.
Another benefit is lighter steering at low speeds, as it includes roller bearings and the damper blades have been removed. My car has no shimmy as a result (6deg camber), but I do find the lighter steering to be perhaps a little jittery at speed, so I intend to fit a Mulfab steering dampler, as recommended by PJB.
The essential characteristics of the car have not altered, they have been improved (in my opinion). And at a very reasonable cost.
Nigel
PS They were fitted by Beamish Morgan (John Macdonald), who have fitted several, and they like them.
Last edited by nputtick; 09/08/13 08:05 PM.
