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Old 04-20-2011, 08:19 AM   #1 (permalink)
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RE: 4th time. What? What is the problem with the stock shocks? Not why did you replace them with coil overs, but replacing OEM shocks for a 4th time.
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RE: 4th time. What? What is the problem with the stock shocks? Not why did you replace them with coil overs, but replacing OEM shocks for a 4th time.
I wish I knew. My friend installed my H&R springs for me, but in doing so he broke the seals on the front shocks. So I replaced them with a pair from VIP STATUS. Those started leaky a few days later, so I bought another pair with only 1k miles on them from a member here...except this time I took it to a shop to rule out any installed error. They larger about a month and a half and now the driver's side shocks are blown. So instead of trying a 4th set of OEM shocks, I bought coilovers.
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I wish I knew. My friend installed my H&R springs for me, but in doing so he broke the seals on the front shocks. So I replaced them with a pair from VIP STATUS. Those started leaky a few days later, so I bought another pair with only 1k miles on them from a member here...except this time I took it to a shop to rule out any installed error. They larger about a month and a half and now the driver's side shocks are blown. So instead of trying a 4th set of OEM shocks, I bought coilovers.
that definitely sounds like something else is wrong. either that or you just have the worst luck!! goodluck with the coils though

meanwhile, last night i lifted the Z and played with the compression/rebound settings on my kw's. driving her to work today so lets see how uncomfortable the ride is now
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