shock!!!! wtf
12-09-2008, 09:48 AM
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[quote name='mrfva' date='Dec 9 2008, 01:42 PM' post='741423']
Hey Carlos,
I believe when the shock is leaking, you'll probably see it leaking out of the shock or strut body. When you get the car back, grab a flashlight and look at the "damaged" shock. Make sure you ask your SA to note on your ticket, which shock(s) are supposedly damaged/leaking.
I don't think you'll see the leaks on the floor, but simply on the shock/strut body. Get a second opinion as others have noted, but don't tell the shop about "shock issue".
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Ill probably go to Bmw of Dallas, but what can be a good thing to tell them, that I am having a rough feeling on that side of the car?
thanks again Frank..
Hey Carlos,
I believe when the shock is leaking, you'll probably see it leaking out of the shock or strut body. When you get the car back, grab a flashlight and look at the "damaged" shock. Make sure you ask your SA to note on your ticket, which shock(s) are supposedly damaged/leaking.
I don't think you'll see the leaks on the floor, but simply on the shock/strut body. Get a second opinion as others have noted, but don't tell the shop about "shock issue".
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Ill probably go to Bmw of Dallas, but what can be a good thing to tell them, that I am having a rough feeling on that side of the car?
thanks again Frank..
12-09-2008, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='741429' date='Dec 9 2008, 01:49 PM
Id say just get aftermarket shocks then
12-09-2008, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='741438' date='Dec 9 2008, 01:58 PM
Id recommend bilstein sport shocks. PM on its way 
12-09-2008, 10:22 AM
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weezyavelli.. lol.. always on top of his game..lol 
update your signature though with some info about your car.. year.. etc.. so we can all help you quicker.. im assuming you bought it cpo'd? let us know what the other dealership says.. im curious as well
update your signature though with some info about your car.. year.. etc.. so we can all help you quicker.. im assuming you bought it cpo'd? let us know what the other dealership says.. im curious as well
12-09-2008, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='741461' date='Dec 9 2008, 03:22 PM
weezyavelli.. lol.. always on top of his game..lol
update your signature though with some info about your car.. year.. etc.. so we can all help you quicker.. im assuming you bought it cpo'd? let us know what the other dealership says.. im curious as well
update your signature though with some info about your car.. year.. etc.. so we can all help you quicker.. im assuming you bought it cpo'd? let us know what the other dealership says.. im curious as well
hey guys when u do the aftermarke shocks, can anyone installed the shocks when you have activer steering and sport suspension?
12-09-2008, 12:44 PM
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Leaking strut/shock usually can be seen from where the middle shaft (rod) meet the body of the struts.
You will probably need to remove the wheel and "lift" the strut shaft aka dust cover and see the seal.
No you won't see the oil on the garage floor. If you do, it's a real bad leak.
I'd say it's a justified reason to get Bilstein Sport Shocks
You will probably need to remove the wheel and "lift" the strut shaft aka dust cover and see the seal.
No you won't see the oil on the garage floor. If you do, it's a real bad leak.
I'd say it's a justified reason to get Bilstein Sport Shocks
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Originally Posted by salaki' post='741598' date='Dec 9 2008, 04:44 PM
Leaking strut/shock usually can be seen from where the middle shaft (rod) meet the body of the struts.
You will probably need to remove the wheel and "lift" the strut shaft aka dust cover and see the seal.
No you won't see the oil on the garage floor. If you do, it's a real bad leak.
I'd say it's a justified reason to get Bilstein Sport Shocks
You will probably need to remove the wheel and "lift" the strut shaft aka dust cover and see the seal.
No you won't see the oil on the garage floor. If you do, it's a real bad leak.
I'd say it's a justified reason to get Bilstein Sport Shocks