replaced sti rear shock absorbers - the list
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replaced sti rear shock absorbers - the list
dont know if this has been done before - how about a comprehensive list showing how many of us - and how many times - have had the standard rear shockers replaced due to "knocking" problem.
the watchman: 3 nearside 1 offiside
the watchman: 3 nearside 1 offiside
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Both - twice
first set: July 2005 @ 18000 miles (warranty)
second set: October 2007 @ 39000 miles (paid myself)
After second set there was still a knock. Then got top mounts replaced. At last OK!
first set: July 2005 @ 18000 miles (warranty)
second set: October 2007 @ 39000 miles (paid myself)
After second set there was still a knock. Then got top mounts replaced. At last OK!
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come on guys - the number of posts on here refering to this problem are too numerous to mention. are you afraid to admit your car suffers from this. perhaps if we stuck together and put some weight behind our complaint we might get something done about it.
why should we pay to put right what is an obvious design fault?
why should we pay to put right what is an obvious design fault?
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2005 STI with 25k on the clock , going in in 2 weeks to have nearside replaced under warranty . Not sure if it's had any replaced previously , as I've only had it for about 5 months
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2003 JDM STi
Nearside rear started knocking after 11,000
Replaced with second hand pair one started knocking 7000 later
Replaced with Modded pair from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic knocked after 2000 miles
Now driving with with the knock as I dont want to replace them again just for it to go again!!
Next step it a KYB replacement at about £120 a corner
Nearside rear started knocking after 11,000
Replaced with second hand pair one started knocking 7000 later
Replaced with Modded pair from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic knocked after 2000 miles
Now driving with with the knock as I dont want to replace them again just for it to go again!!
Next step it a KYB replacement at about £120 a corner
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MY05 WRX
NSF replaced at ca. 26k miles. Both rears recently replaced at ca. 34K miles.
Interestingly, even though both rears had gone, the noise was intermittent which, my dealer told me, was unusual. The fault clearly showed when the car was up on the hoist and the rear ARB pulled.
The mechanic (a good one!) also said that he thought that since the replacement part had a different number from the original it was probably a different design. On the other hand, he admitted that he'd had some in for the replacement to be replaced...
NSF replaced at ca. 26k miles. Both rears recently replaced at ca. 34K miles.
Interestingly, even though both rears had gone, the noise was intermittent which, my dealer told me, was unusual. The fault clearly showed when the car was up on the hoist and the rear ARB pulled.
The mechanic (a good one!) also said that he thought that since the replacement part had a different number from the original it was probably a different design. On the other hand, he admitted that he'd had some in for the replacement to be replaced...
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2003 JDM STi
Nearside rear started knocking after 11,000
Replaced with second hand pair one started knocking 7000 later
Replaced with Modded pair from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic knocked after 2000 miles
Now driving with with the knock as I dont want to replace them again just for it to go again!!
Next step it a KYB replacement at about £120 a corner
Nearside rear started knocking after 11,000
Replaced with second hand pair one started knocking 7000 later
Replaced with Modded pair from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic knocked after 2000 miles
Now driving with with the knock as I dont want to replace them again just for it to go again!!
Next step it a KYB replacement at about £120 a corner
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Originally Posted by Paul .G
2003 JDM STi
Nearside rear started knocking after 11,000
Replaced with second hand pair one started knocking 7000 later
Replaced with Modded pair from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic knocked after 2000 miles
Now driving with with the knock as I dont want to replace them again just for it to go again!!
Next step it a KYB replacement at about £120 a corner
Originally Posted by Paul .G
2003 JDM STi
Nearside rear started knocking after 11,000
Replaced with second hand pair one started knocking 7000 later
Replaced with Modded pair from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic one knocked within 500 miles
Replaced again with one from Scoobyclinic knocked after 2000 miles
Now driving with with the knock as I dont want to replace them again just for it to go again!!
Next step it a KYB replacement at about £120 a corner
Afraid not, on the many times these went on and off my car I fitted different mounts, springs everything and changed the combination of mount/strut etc to isolate the item at fault. Shockers where definitely the cause of the knock.
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You say that SC replaced them, what did they replace them with genuine Subaru or aftermarket?
Would coilovers or complete different set up work?
Would coilovers or complete different set up work?
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2004 54 Jap Sti 15K- Replaced N/S/R Top Mount, Noise went for a week then came back, replaced Shock on N/S/R, noise gone, but got a little noise on other side now just starting to appear when moving slow.
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had the nearside one changed again last week - however because i made a contribution towards the previous replacement (50%) it carried a warranty of 3 years and was therefore done foc.
now on 4 nearside rears & 1 offside rear
not bad for a car thats 5 years old.
now on 4 nearside rears & 1 offside rear
not bad for a car thats 5 years old.
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MY03 STi, both rears replaced under warrenty at around 40k in 2005.
Now back again
Will be upgrading to AST's or something else when funds allow, so going to put up with it till then.
Now back again
Will be upgrading to AST's or something else when funds allow, so going to put up with it till then.