Damn it, B+G coilover shock is leaking!!!
Thread Starter
Registered!!
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,237
Likes: 0
From: Anaheim Hills, California
Rep Power: 0 
Damn it, B+G coilover shock is leaking!!!
Damn man. I was just doing a routine check on my car's tires and I see a puddle near my left rear wheel. Thought it was brake fluid, but after further inspection, oil was leaking from my shock. Doh!!! Bought them brand new like 2-3 years ago when they just came out and were pretty much the only full coil-over out. I think the warranty only covers springs lifetime and the shocks 1 year. Damn IT!!! I don't even race, auto x, or drive hard. I just wanted the B+Gs hoping that a full setup will be more reliable then Ground Controls and Konis, plus I knew OEM shocks would eventually blow out anyway. I wanted to avoid that headache, but guess not.
I'm thinking of driving down to San Diego and just telling them that my shock is busted an I bought it from MMR recently. If that doesn't work, how much do you guys think will cost to repair it? If too much, I guess I can drive on a blown shock...haha. It feels normal right now and I hear people driving on blown shocks all the time anyway. Sorry for sounding lame, but that's a poor man talking...
I'm thinking of driving down to San Diego and just telling them that my shock is busted an I bought it from MMR recently. If that doesn't work, how much do you guys think will cost to repair it? If too much, I guess I can drive on a blown shock...haha. It feels normal right now and I hear people driving on blown shocks all the time anyway. Sorry for sounding lame, but that's a poor man talking...
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,857
Likes: 0
From: Gaithersburg, MD
Rep Power: 412 
call them up and tell them to replace it. I am not sure how much it will cost, but probably about $200 just for the shock.
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 10,857
Likes: 0
From: Gaithersburg, MD
Rep Power: 412 yeah they might be able to. I don't see why they wouldn't. But that means you have to send it back and put your stock stuff back on while they fix it.
Reppin Stage 7
Registered!!
iTrader: (18)
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,492
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco/Berkeley, California, US
Rep Power: 0 3 years aren't that long for some of us that planning to keep our cars for long long time... i mean why would u by a honda anyways, 'cause they last a long long time....
sorry about the shocks, keep us updated about it.
and anyone know how long the Tein Basic or Tein SS full coil last?
sorry about the shocks, keep us updated about it.
and anyone know how long the Tein Basic or Tein SS full coil last?
Thread Starter
Registered!!
iTrader: (9)
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,237
Likes: 0
From: Anaheim Hills, California
Rep Power: 0
Originally Posted by jttegx
at least you had a good 3 years use of them =D
what kind of road condition do you encounter daily?
what kind of road condition do you encounter daily?
And I think the B&Gs are rebuildable too. The question is, who would you take it to to rebuild? My car still gonna be on a jack stand for atleast 3 days while they fix and ship the shock, so I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to do this without losing too much money.
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,248
Likes: 2
From: Rockville, Maryland
Rep Power: 331
Originally Posted by wonderz
3 years aren't that long for some of us that planning to keep our cars for long long time... i mean why would u by a honda anyways, 'cause they last a long long time....
sorry about the shocks, keep us updated about it.
and anyone know how long the Tein Basic or Tein SS full coil last?
sorry about the shocks, keep us updated about it.
and anyone know how long the Tein Basic or Tein SS full coil last?
im curious to know too, has anyone had premature failure from tein? what is their policy with coilovers?
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kyles24
Overheating or loss of coolant, heater blowing cold
0
Jul 12, 2015 09:15 PM
Causemo
Mechanical Problems/Vehicle Issues and Fix-it Forum
1
Jul 5, 2015 06:42 AM
