ALZWRXSTI

Done 23k need new drivers side rear

Janspeed

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Good question!

jbl

Geds, could I just ask what test this was as when I asked about testing the suspension on my Forester last year I was told that there was no objective test. A mechanic would take the car for a drive an offer his /her opinion ! I declined the offer so if there is now something available I would be interested to have details.

Cheers

JBL

fpan

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The car is put on a test bed and all 4 wheels are placed on some 'plates' which vibrate at high frequency. The damping is then measured and give you a % of how good the shock absorber is. Bear in mind that this testing stresses the shocks quite a lot so unless you have suspicions that the shocks are shot or have high mileage don't do it.

jbl

Thanks for such a quick reply fpan. Car has 90k miles on the clock and is still on the oe suspension. I was thinking of renewing next year but wanted to test first. Could I ask, does every main dealer have this test bed or is it a case of 'phoning around any garage to find out who has one ? It has never been done for an MOT to the best of my knowledge .

Cheers

JBL

fpan

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Np.
I have seen it at a specialist garage (suspension-tyres) in Greece. I haven't seen any dealer having it.
You'd better change your shocks or have them checked as 90k is considered high mileage for the suspension IMHO.

Midnight Runner

05 STi, the nearside rear went straight after I bought it at 15k, replaced under warranty, now the off side one is knocking.

OE shocks - AS-MUCH-USE-AS-CHOCOLATE-FIRE-GUARD

Annoyed? Me......?

jayb1970

Yep, same problem with my 05 Sti. Rear nearside shock sounded like it was about to fall off !!
Just had them replaced with Tein Super Street with the top mounts
Now that's better!

phoenixgold

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Just booked mine in for them checked on Friday. Spoke to the dealer and told him that I thought they'd gone. He asked why I thought that and after I described the knock/settling he said he would order a set in. They will change them then if they think they have gone.

jods

MY04 (54 reg) both rear shocks replaced under warranty (extended to dec 09) 26,000 Miles.

Janspeed

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Was on the highway again yesterday, massively obvious that the rears (both) are wasted..........

Janspeed

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Nearly bit the dust since the last post! LMAO

Went to the shop to get something, so I took the long way back home, during which I entered a 'correctly' cambered downhill corner a bit faster than usual (this was planned) only to find myself on the opposite side of the road waving about like a tosser upon exiting said corner!! (not planned!)

It all went very fast, but started with the tail "taking off" and then unsetteling the front! The car felt like a waterbed/oil tanker/barge!
It took the car 3 "movements" to get it's act together (without me trying to correct it....who knows).

I guess I needed a change in underwear and to remove my nails from the steering wheel to get the message!

Janspeed

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This really is sucky, now I'm wondering if I should buy some oem shocks for the time being, or just get some real good ones.......................

phoenixgold

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Well that confirms it. OSR shock fubar'd. NSR wasn't as bad, but they've changed them both anyway. 12k miles!!

Janspeed

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Wonder if all the new WRXs and STis will have such sucky shocks.................

phoenixgold

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Dunno on that one, but mine is an MY07 Hawkeye WRX, so unless they've changed the shocks, I would have thought so. Wonder if it's anything to do with the number of speed humps we have??

powerman1

my06 20k 3rd set

Janspeed

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Prolly, and crap motorways.

Norman Dog

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MY03, replaced rears a couple of months ago, approx 32k miles.