RCM Rear Shock Re-Grease
Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone had had their knocking rear shocks re-greased by RCM and if so how long it lasted before it came back. Cheers. |
Just grease them yourself, split and pack with marine grade grease. No need to bother with grease nipple. Done mine 2.5yrs ago and never a knock or bang to be heard
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Originally Posted by mistermexican
(Post 11720071)
Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone had had their knocking rear shocks re-greased by RCM and if so how long it lasted before it came back. Cheers. I had mine done at RCM , when I sold the car 2 years later the knock hadn't come back. Hope this helps |
The reason I'm asking is that they say they've never had the knocking come back on any car they've re-greased and wondered if it was true or not.
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Do you know how much they charge for this ?
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grease mod just covers up the issue, not actualy fixes it
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
(Post 11720420)
grease mod just covers up the issue, not actualy fixes it
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Originally Posted by Gear Head
(Post 11720423)
But what actually causes it other than lack of lubrication/grease?
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gd-suspe...-pictures.html |
Originally Posted by Jonnys3
(Post 11720417)
Do you know how much they charge for this ?
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One man's riches are another man's poors ... a rather subjective and unhelpful answer. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Jonnys3
(Post 11720476)
One man's riches are another man's poors ... a rather subjective and unhelpful answer. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by mistermexican
(Post 11720490)
In my opinion I wouldn't bother with it and find another solution. PM me if you want further details as to why I think that and why I think it's a lot.
I thought the point of a forum is to share information.Don't worry about the silly replies/comments some of us appreciate this kind of knowledge.:thumb: |
I am also interested in costs on this as I have the same issue on my 2004 STI and Subaru have quoted the following for just shocks.
Front shock absorber RH £460.70 Front shock absorber LH £434.63 Rear Shock absorber RH £448.19 Rear shock absorber LH £439.39 Labour cost to fit front and rear £410.40 OUCH And that's without VAT Also I am thinking Would WRX suspension be a cheaper option more standard but would they fit the STI |
Originally Posted by porkster0
(Post 11720518)
I am also interested in costs on this as I have the same issue on my 2004 STI and Subaru have quoted the following for just shocks.
Front shock absorber RH £460.70 Front shock absorber LH £434.63 Rear Shock absorber RH £448.19 Rear shock absorber LH £439.39 Labour cost to fit front and rear £410.40 OUCH And that's without VAT Also I am thinking Would WRX suspension be a cheaper option more standard but would they fit the STI |
None widetrack saloons can replace with pedders kits, around £800 for the full set
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I'm going to get a set of V5/V6 STi inverted struts fitted to mine soon. They're currently sat in boxes in my kitchen. I'm wondering whether I need to whip the rears apart and pack the problem areas while I can rather than possibly having a problem in a few years time.
They looked fine when I fitted new bump stops but this thread now has me wondering......... |
Originally Posted by Tidgy
(Post 11720536)
None widetrack saloons can replace with pedders kits, around £800 for the full set
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Are RCM the only people to do this? Im sure that, with the wealth of knowledge on here, the problem could be sorted at a more competitive cost?
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Originally Posted by Jonnys3
(Post 11720559)
I like the idea of the Pedders, Tidgy, but I don't really want to lower my ride height and the product description states "Lower your WRX by approximately 30mm".
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Originally Posted by kevo10
(Post 11720561)
Are RCM the only people to do this? Im sure that, with the wealth of knowledge on here, the problem could be sorted at a more competitive cost?
Perhaps not much help for those who aren't confident enough to tackle this or don't have the time etc., but it's something I came across a while ago ... maybe more food for thought. |
Originally Posted by porkster0
(Post 11720518)
I am also interested in costs on this as I have the same issue on my 2004 STI and Subaru have quoted the following for just shocks.
Front shock absorber RH £460.70 Front shock absorber LH £434.63 Rear Shock absorber RH £448.19 Rear shock absorber LH £439.39 Labour cost to fit front and rear £410.40 OUCH And that's without VAT Also I am thinking Would WRX suspension be a cheaper option more standard but would they fit the STI |
Originally Posted by kevo10
(Post 11720561)
Are RCM the only people to do this? Im sure that, with the wealth of knowledge on here, the problem could be sorted at a more competitive cost?
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Originally Posted by Rescue Dude
(Post 11720551)
I'm going to get a set of V5/V6 STi inverted struts fitted to mine soon. They're currently sat in boxes in my kitchen. I'm wondering whether I need to whip the rears apart and pack the problem areas while I can rather than possibly having a problem in a few years time.
They looked fine when I fitted new bump stops but this thread now has me wondering......... |
Originally Posted by legb4rsk
(Post 11720508)
I thought the point of a forum is to share information.Don't worry about the silly replies/comments some of us appreciate this kind of knowledge.:thumb:
1. Then you get to their geometry prices (which will need to be done as the suspension has been removed) and they are astronomical. £60 excluding VAT just to check it and then a further £60 per hour (excluding VAT) to change it. Basically my geometry cost £180 to do and it wasn't that far out at the start. Plus it wasn't right when they finished and had to be done again. 2. I was advised by them that it would solve the problem and it didn't work - didn't even get 3 months out of them (2k miles) - they say this is the only car they've re-greased that it's ever happened to. Which I don't believe. So I will not be using them again for the above and for other reasons. Other people may have had good experiences with them but I didn't. |
Should just state my car had less than 25k miles on when it happened.
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Originally Posted by 2pot
(Post 11720669)
Fortunately, for you, it's a newage issue.
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Hey Mistermexican,
I wondered when you was going to post this. They must have a habit of saying its the first time it has happened as they said its the first time they had blown and engine up when they blew mine up. :) Have you managed to get any were with them. |
In before RCM fanboys show up and the thread gets deleted :lol1:
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Originally Posted by banny sti
(Post 11720961)
In before RCM fanboys show up and the thread gets deleted :lol1:
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Originally Posted by mistermexican
(Post 11720723)
It was about £185 for both rears which is not too much I'll admit but:
1. Then you get to their geometry prices (which will need to be done as the suspension has been removed) and they are astronomical. £60 excluding VAT just to check it and then a further £60 per hour (excluding VAT) to change it. Basically my geometry cost £180 to do and it wasn't that far out at the start. Plus it wasn't right when they finished and had to be done again. 2. I was advised by them that it would solve the problem and it didn't work - didn't even get 3 months out of them (2k miles) - they say this is the only car they've re-greased that it's ever happened to. Which I don't believe. So I will not be using them again for the above and for other reasons. Other people may have had good experiences with them but I didn't. Tbh £60 to check and £60 an hour isnt alot in 2105 vauxhall mini seat all charge more . Im sure if you speak to ollie go see him and explain the issue problem he will look after you he is a good man. |
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