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Old 24-05-2011, 12:02 PM
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Hi all.

I have recently purchased a 2006 STI Type UK and I have noticed that the rear shocks sound like they are on their way out. I have had the top mounts replaced under warranty by the garage that I bought them from but it still continues to make the same noise. I have done some reading around on the forum and I have seen people talking about just getting standard shocks and springs or going for coilover. Subaru have quoted me £1200 for the shocks and £200 to fit them which seems a lot of money to me.

I was wondering what you guys would suggest say coilover wise as seeing as I’m going to have to change the back 2 shocks, for the same price I can upgrade the whole set up to Coilover rite which will intern make the car handle better rite? If anyone can help I would appreciate it.

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Old 24-05-2011, 12:22 PM
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I have Tein Super streets and love them... Have them on the hardest setting and there still not as bad as others ive been in
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Old 24-05-2011, 01:16 PM
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Subaru have quoted me £1200 for the shocks and £200 to fit them which seems a lot of money to me.
Thats wrong, how do the dealers get away with it

If you don't want full coilovers (i would, but depends on how you use the car) the cheaper option is to replace both rear shocks with KYB Ultra SR's - take a look on Camskill's website for their catalogue to find the right parts. Expect to pay £90 per corner, plus no more than a couple of hours labour at a (non-dealer ) garage.

I replaced all four of mine for £360 parts, and about £100 labour i think.
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Old 24-05-2011, 02:44 PM
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Worth checking, but mine just needed tightening, they came loose somehow. That was 15,000 miles ago and they have been fine sine. When I do go the coilover route, I will be going tein. Speak to brent at SMD, he is a tein dealer.
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Old 24-05-2011, 03:15 PM
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Thanks for all the input guys, I will do some research. Do coilovers affect your insurance premium much?


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Old 24-05-2011, 03:33 PM
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Depends on insurance company, some hate mods and some are a little more mod friendly
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Old 24-05-2011, 04:09 PM
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I insure with Keith Michaels very own Gary Moulson
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Old 24-05-2011, 06:36 PM
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Ast's from Powerstation/Litchfield or tein
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Old 24-05-2011, 09:55 PM
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I insure with Keith Michaels very own Gary Moulson
Check with Gary what policy you are on, but most of us that are with him and that he knows like mods are on an almost limitless policy.
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Old 24-05-2011, 09:56 PM
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Love my Cuscos with the e-con (in car controller) They do come up occasionally on eBay. Tein are also good.

As for the insurance - speak to Gary as already mentioned.
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http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.p...wageRearStruts

Could also check the rear ARB bushes and drop links.
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Whilst on the subject of suspension, I'd thoroughly recommend having an uprated rear anti roll bar fitted, really does transform the handling.

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Perfor.../0/79059/41284

Ring Dave Feathestone on 01978 663042 or davef@demon-tweeks.co.uk and he'll sort you out a discount if you mention scoobynet.

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or you could simply ring a forum supporter who does the same.............

and a lot more to boot........LOL
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