I did not get to ride in my panel before I took the springs apart so I really can't compare. However, I used the Teflon liners. The ones Joe describes sounds just like mine.
I can attest to the fact that even though the panel is big, tall and heavy it does ride pretty doggone good. I drove it to get BBQ today and my friend rode with me and commented on how well it rode. Maybe its the iners??? maybe not??
It must ride decent though. Victoria rode with me in it to the Reunion in Kansas City and never complained about the ride!!!
My vote is... I like the liners.