t1000arab Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 I've got a 55 plate WRX, and there's a knocking sound coming from the rear at low speed, which I'm pretty sure is the rear shocks. Which brings up the following questions : 1. How much should it cost to fix this? 2. Would an upgrade be a better idea? Cost? 3. How safe is the car currently with this knocking sound? Can I wait 3 weeks to get it fixed? 4. Can I just turn up the radio and drown out the noise?
mystery machine Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I can only offer an answer to number 4: Yes, this should work - try some drum'n'bass. Personally, I'd rather listen to knocking shocks than drum'n'bass... maybe I'm just getting old In seriousness, I thought the thread was worth bumping - I've had two sets of rear choc-absorbers replaced under warranty and don't intend on paying for replacements every few thousand miles once the car's out of warranty... So I'd also be very interested in hearing recommendations for a more robust third-party replacement (preferably one that doesn't change the feel of the car too much).
bobbyc Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I've just bought a set of the BC adjustable coilovers for the GB270 on the scoobynet group buy, Cars only covered 6800 mls from new & replaced 8 shocks so far, Rears have gone again after 800 miles, still deciding whether to bite the bullit & fit the coilovers just now or keep them & get KYB struts under warranty again, It's the hassle factor & knowing once the cars out of warranty i'll have to change them anyway & not having faith in the cars handling when playing on the twistys Bobby
mystery machine Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Cars only covered 6800 mls from new & replaced 8 shocks so far Now that is 'shocking' Rears have gone again after 800 miles, still deciding whether to bite the bullit & fit the coilovers just now or keep them & get KYB struts under warranty again, It's the hassle factor & knowing once the cars out of warranty i'll have to change them anyway & not having faith in the cars handling when playing on the twistys Bobby I know what you mean. Must admit to being a tight-erse in that respect, so I'll be taking the 'free' choccos while the warranty is standing Tam.
scoobysailor Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) If it's broke upgrade it!! Mine were knocking at the back too. I've got TEIN superstreets on mine and have got no complaints with them (except being a wee bit stiff). Edited March 17, 2009 by scoobysailor
mystery machine Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I've got TEIN superstreets on mine and have got no complaints with them (except being a wee bit stiff). Many miles have you done on those?
scoobysailor Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Many miles have you done on those? Not many, just got them fitted about a month ago.....I do like the feel of the car with them on though.
mystery machine Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Not many, just got them fitted about a month ago.....I do like the feel of the car with them on though. Certainly be interested to hear how things hold up in the long-run (hopefully much longer than the standard shocks). What are you driving, SS? I got my first ever Scooby wave in Carnwath from a blue blob or hawkeye (can't remember which). Guy might've just been passing through, right enough...
scooby222 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 people are probably fed up with hearing me going on but i really really rate the bc coilovers,done about 2-3k miles on them and theyre so much better than the standard or prodrive suspension on newages. for just under £600 you cant go wrong with them,i find them more compliant and comfortable than teins. and for comparison purposes i believe subaru charge in the region of 300 per shock plus fitting and a good replacement shock is 100-150 plus fitting. get them on straight away Bobby,youl wish youd done it sooner. the tv end up going back then?
t1000arab Posted March 17, 2009 Author Posted March 17, 2009 So is it actually dangerous to run with knocking shocks? Or just annoying? And has anyone used that Subaru garage in Paisley, the one behind the 'The Fire Station'? Maybe I should sue the council and get them to pay for the shocks. The problem has only developed since I moved to Paisley, and might be something to do with million speed humps I have to go over to and from work every day :@. I'd actually rather have a load of speed cameras to pass...
bobbyc Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 people are probably fed up with hearing me going on but i really really rate the bc coilovers,done about 2-3k miles on them and theyre so much better than the standard or prodrive suspension on newages. for just under £600 you cant go wrong with them,i find them more compliant and comfortable than teins. and for comparison purposes i believe subaru charge in the region of 300 per shock plus fitting and a good replacement shock is 100-150 plus fitting.get them on straight away Bobby,youl wish youd done it sooner. the tv end up going back then? No Dave just another cheeky wee mod to slip past the wife lol, got a couple of overtime shifts so bit the bullit berfore the group buy ends, just the K-sports left to do then on to knockhill Bobby
rtm4676 Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 I had my car in the garage tonight for a check up after Knockers on saturday, I had a knocking from the rear corner, wait for it.........................get this. It turned out to be the boot lid needing adjusted, around 2 minutes and a scoosh of WD - sorted!! The garage put the car on a shaker to test the shocks as well as doing all the visual and physical checks and it was the fecking boot lid. Does need a front CV joint thou
mystery machine Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 So is it actually dangerous to run with knocking shocks? Or just annoying? I think I was running around with mine in a gubbed state for a while after I first got the car. Handling was OK apart from the odd jiggle from the back end when flattening out on the way out of corners - but only when pushing it a bit. You could maybe contact the dealer for an 'official' answer on this one. And has anyone used that Subaru garage in Paisley, the one behind the 'The Fire Station'? Put it this way mate, there's a reason that garage is behind a fire station..... Just kidding, I haven't used it (but someone on here must have!). Maybe I should sue the council and get them to pay for the shocks. The problem has only developed since I moved to Paisley, and might be something to do with million speed humps I have to go over to and from work every day :@. I'd actually rather have a load of speed cameras to pass... Some of those bumps on our roads are so bad that when you drive over them it actually feels like you're 'passing' a load of speed cameras (if you catch my drift). Might be hard to prove that the council's at fault in the case of shock absorbers (not quite as clear-cut as a chipped alloy), but no reason not to have a go!
oletam Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 I've just bought a set of the BC adjustable coilovers for the GB270 on the scoobynet group buy, Cars only covered 6800 mls from new & replaced 8 shocks so far, Rears have gone again after 800 miles, still deciding whether to bite the bullit & fit the coilovers just now or keep them & get KYB struts under warranty again, It's the hassle factor & knowing once the cars out of warranty i'll have to change them anyway & not having faith in the cars handling when playing on the twistys Bobby Quite interested in these. Correct me if I'm wrong but the group buy price is £550 +pp? Have you got them fitted yet and what's the ride like. Just had a rear standard set replaced under warranty and they're still rumbly. Usng prodrive lowering springs.
oletam Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 people are probably fed up with hearing me going on but i really really rate the bc coilovers,done about 2-3k miles on them and theyre so much better than the standard or prodrive suspension on newages. for just under £600 you cant go wrong with them,i find them more compliant and comfortable than teins. and for comparison purposes i believe subaru charge in the region of 300 per shock plus fitting and a good replacement shock is 100-150 plus fitting.get them on straight away Bobby,youl wish youd done it sooner. the tv end up going back then? Just noticed your post in this thread. What scooby are you using? Mine's a 56 Hawkeye WRX with prodrive lowering springs. I'd be interested in an opinion from anybody with this set up with the BC coilovers
neilswrx Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 got the same banging effect on sti uk 2006,what actually cause,s the banging as i think mine is from the front at the bottom cannot see anything loose was thought to have ppp upgrade but now know thats true around my area its like a mine field on town roads.
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