Leaky rear shock
09-25-2013, 11:35 AM
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Leaky rear shock
Hi all.
MOT is due end of next week, and while my S2K was up in ramps having new front tyres fitted, I took the chance to have a quick look at the rear suspension, which has been knocking for a while. The bottom mount for the passenger side shock appeared to be damp - I'd kind of assumed the problem was more likely to be a bush - so it looks like it is leaking and replacement of rear shocks is needed.
Now obviously this would be a simple move if Honda shocks weren't, well, so shockingly priced - how is that legal?! I'd probably rather not go down the aftermarket route, the OEM setup is fine for me, but would I be daft to pay those prices from Honda?
Anyone else bought any recently (what did you pay), or anyone fitted some aftermarket ? Added complication for a used set is that I gather that the fitment changed over the years, and my car is a '99, so used ones will probably be in a similar state to mine!
Cheers, Wayne.
MOT is due end of next week, and while my S2K was up in ramps having new front tyres fitted, I took the chance to have a quick look at the rear suspension, which has been knocking for a while. The bottom mount for the passenger side shock appeared to be damp - I'd kind of assumed the problem was more likely to be a bush - so it looks like it is leaking and replacement of rear shocks is needed.
Now obviously this would be a simple move if Honda shocks weren't, well, so shockingly priced - how is that legal?! I'd probably rather not go down the aftermarket route, the OEM setup is fine for me, but would I be daft to pay those prices from Honda?
Anyone else bought any recently (what did you pay), or anyone fitted some aftermarket ? Added complication for a used set is that I gather that the fitment changed over the years, and my car is a '99, so used ones will probably be in a similar state to mine!
Cheers, Wayne.
09-25-2013, 11:24 PM
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Not many options really. 2nd hand OEM are circa £150 for 4. New OEM, as you've pointed out, are hideously expensive (worth checking US suppliers though, see MB's coil pack thread). Or aftermarket. Personally, I've gone aftermarket and the driving experience is much improved. On a softer spring (6 or 8kg/mm rather than 10 that I have), the ride will probably be better than OEM and improve the handling too. On a car as, um, 'experienced' as yours, the suspension will be wallowy compared to new anyway, even if you haven't noticed the gradual decline. So whatever you fit, you'll notice it a bit more controlled and 'perky'. Aftermarket shocks start at around £600 for low/mid range set (don't buy super cheap) and up to £3k for very high quality. Probably diminishing returns after £1500 though. I have Meister R (as have a fair few people on here) and KW v3 is a popular more expensive choice.
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I was in the same position as you, although mine snuck through the MOT. I set-up a few alerts on eBay and managed to snag a full set of OEM suspension from an 06 car with sub 60k for £80!
When I had them changed it turned out both rear suspension were leaking which explained me feeling unimpressed with the cars handling recently. While they were being swapped I also had Eibach springs fitted, seemed silly not to as the car was already in pieces.
When I had them changed it turned out both rear suspension were leaking which explained me feeling unimpressed with the cars handling recently. While they were being swapped I also had Eibach springs fitted, seemed silly not to as the car was already in pieces.
09-26-2013, 01:29 AM
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I was in the same position as you, although mine snuck through the MOT. I set-up a few alerts on eBay and managed to snag a full set of OEM suspension from an 06 car with sub 60k for £80!
When I had them changed it turned out both rear suspension were leaking which explained me feeling unimpressed with the cars handling recently. While they were being swapped I also had Eibach springs fitted, seemed silly not to as the car was already in pieces.
When I had them changed it turned out both rear suspension were leaking which explained me feeling unimpressed with the cars handling recently. While they were being swapped I also had Eibach springs fitted, seemed silly not to as the car was already in pieces.
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Originally Posted by tonksy' timestamp='1380187291' post='22797268
I was in the same position as you, although mine snuck through the MOT. I set-up a few alerts on eBay and managed to snag a full set of OEM suspension from an 06 car with sub 60k for £80!
When I had them changed it turned out both rear suspension were leaking which explained me feeling unimpressed with the cars handling recently. While they were being swapped I also had Eibach springs fitted, seemed silly not to as the car was already in pieces.
When I had them changed it turned out both rear suspension were leaking which explained me feeling unimpressed with the cars handling recently. While they were being swapped I also had Eibach springs fitted, seemed silly not to as the car was already in pieces.
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Thanks for the answers folks.
Yeah the handling is pretty sloppy at the moment and no doubt is far from what it was new (although it's only coming up to 90K miles).
Just checked with Honda and new shocks are 300 + VAT each.... ouch. Still may be favoured option though, given how late I've left it.
Yeah the handling is pretty sloppy at the moment and no doubt is far from what it was new (although it's only coming up to 90K miles).
Just checked with Honda and new shocks are 300 + VAT each.... ouch. Still may be favoured option though, given how late I've left it.
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Originally Posted by Bettarn' timestamp='1380187750' post='22797273
[quote name='tonksy' timestamp='1380187291' post='22797268']
I was in the same position as you, although mine snuck through the MOT. I set-up a few alerts on eBay and managed to snag a full set of OEM suspension from an 06 car with sub 60k for £80!
When I had them changed it turned out both rear suspension were leaking which explained me feeling unimpressed with the cars handling recently. While they were being swapped I also had Eibach springs fitted, seemed silly not to as the car was already in pieces.
I was in the same position as you, although mine snuck through the MOT. I set-up a few alerts on eBay and managed to snag a full set of OEM suspension from an 06 car with sub 60k for £80!
When I had them changed it turned out both rear suspension were leaking which explained me feeling unimpressed with the cars handling recently. While they were being swapped I also had Eibach springs fitted, seemed silly not to as the car was already in pieces.
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Sorry Tonksy, not sure what happened there!