Jarvmiester

Got my new Sccob last night. Love it. 03 WRX.

Notice that it's skitish at the back going round right hand corners, hence found the rear left shock to be f*cked. Need a new one.

Anyone know of a good value internet sire I can obtain rear left shock for an 03 WRX?

In addition, my car needs a service before I drive it much further. I'm going to go down the speciallist route, not the dealer route for this. I really need to know of any 'specialists' in the Oxfordshire/Bucks area, cos I don't fancy forking out official dealer prices, not now that I have to pay ridiculous prices for tax and petrol....!

Cheers all.

Jarv

bugeyeandy

I found Camskill to be very good , try this link

Subaru Impreza Turbo Parts, Tuning, Spares & Accessories - Suspension - Shockers/Dampers -

They're quick too - if you want a shock for the weekend i'd call the order through. I got some new fronts a couple of weeks ago and they managed to deliver next day on an order I called through in the afternoon!

Can't help with a local specialist though.

bugeyeandy

p.s. I'd buy a pair of shocks - false economy in my opinion to just change 1.

Jarvmiester

Cheers guys. Will look into Camskill.

Anyone any input on a specialist round this area?

merlin24

iTrader: (1)

Try David @ API Engines - Just off Jct 12 M40 - Do a good Mail order service if you cant drop into API.

Mick

curtainsider

In June 2006 I had the same problem with one failed rear shock.
I sourced a pair of rear KYB Gas Shocks (OE parts) from buypartsby.co.uk and got my dealer to fit them.

Cost me £117.86 plus vat delivered and £137 plus vat fitting.

Leedsarmy

iTrader: (1)

I have always used Dave West of Risborough 4x4. He knows imprezas inside out and is reasonabe price wise, and he did my rear shocks for me. Be aware though that any garage worth its salt will not install a single damper, them must be done in pairs, so your will be looking at around £600-650 installed IIRC. He is based not far from aylesbury, phone number is 01844 274652, map

Streetmap.co.uk- search results

AndyLyman

iTrader: (1)

Hi mate

For servicing I highly recommend Steve @ Northants Subaru.. near Towcester

mention Andy Lyman recommended you!

Northants Subaru Located Just off the A43 between Silverstone and Towcester with easy access from Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Oxford, Banbury, Rugby & Northampton

for the shocks to purchase try here...
Graham Walker Ltd

KYB ones - OEM ones made for Subaru but much cheaper !

cheers

Andy

Jarvmiester

Wicked - cheers guys.

Just one thing that springs to mind, and remember your dealing with a total newbie here, is that I can't quite figure why fitting shocks will take so long, I thought you hoisted the car up, took 'em off and whacked on the new ones. Thought it was almost as quick as changing a tyre - what's so complex?

Cheers all.