Puerco Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I need 2 new rear shocks for my Impreza 2.0 turbo 2002 model. I want to keep the car as near stock as I can and don't want to spend money unneccesarily. I've heard that Sachs are often fitted as original equipment and I'm inclined to go for those. Any opinions and/or other recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 sachs are good OEM replacements used them before on a Honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sum1 superior Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Ive just replaced the rear ones on mine on Monday as they we're knocking all the time. However mines an 05 Blobeye. I went for KYB Ultra SR's.... they probably do them for your model i'd imagine. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370742572448?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D370742572448%26_rdc%3D1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDTOLAND Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Hi , I ha dmy rear shocks changed a month ago as i had a knocking, clanking noise , turned out the seals had broke and they were shot so to speak I just got the car in june and it needed a lot of work as it had been thrashed by the prev owner I got a new set of BLISTEINS the mechanic I used picked them I leave all my work to him I let him choose the parts the makes etc cost me £742, Parts & labour < I know £2 !! but that was the price > not bad and i sure feel a difference now check em out there are some reviews online , hope you get sorted ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richb Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 im soon to replace the suspension on my wagon thinking of uprating the shocks to koni's on standard springs, i imagine ride feel wont be much different from standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Sounds like a good plan. Maybe be a bit stiffer with being new but I think it would still feel better to drive . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 It depends which Konis you go for - Im assuming Koni yellow sport struts it will feel a little firmer as the damping will be different, if they are adjustable you can have it on the lowest setting which would give the least damping for your normal road use. Your springs provide the push back against the force of bumps etc on the road but the struts provide the controlled resistance to that movement - in this case by oil flow through holes. The Koni holes are smaller so even though you still have the standard springs the resistance to those springs has increased. I have used them before and they were a great product but I hardly ever used the full setting as much as the feel was fantastic I felt I was killing the car as every bit of road repair had an accompanying clang and shook the car. If you are looking for the same softness as the OE struts - even wrx ones, you may be disappointed, if you don't mind it being a bit firmer you will be rewarded with increased feel and positive response in the drive. ;) final word of warning though... its a slippery slope, I started with the shocks then found the anti roll bars could do with being a little beefier and then found that was putting the strain on the strut mounts so had top and bottom front and rear braces - then found I didn't need to run any camber on the wheels as they stayed upright around corners but the tyres were strained so hankooks were changed for yoko's - great end result but the bank account took a bit of a beating :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDB Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I just changed to Sachs. Originally I tried replacing just the side destroyed by a pothole but they have a slightly different spring pan height to the OEM fitment so I've had to change both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 :( More cost then but atleast it's done now :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 best to change as a pair if over 15k miles as they do wear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDB Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 They hadn't ! And you can only sue a council for repairing the actual damage done. Incidental costs such as replacing the other side aren't covered in law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 nightmare - a cost you could have well done without then :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Council the Governments lap dogs the ******'s :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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