Noz Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I've emailed them directly asking for advice. I fear the re-build or re-con costs may outway those options, was wondering if there are cheaper contract companies that repair such items. I've only had it for 12-18 months, only used on weekends she hasn't seen many miles, and I don't partically want coilovers to be a servicable item. It could just be my bad luck, and a re-build may give them another sprint of life for years to come, but I'm feeling negitive about the fact I paid a bit extra for what I was hoping wouldn't be a budget product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) How many miles have they done ? seems pretty poor for them to fail in such a short time period. My o/e dampers did over 100k and way over 10 years old I doubt you'll get them rebuilt cost effectively compared to what new cost, aren't they around £750 ? Edited June 29, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Who did you buy them through? If its Driftworks their support is very good. Might even be worth just contacting them to see if they can give you any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Got them from Whifbitz. Paid around £780 I think, including postage, can't remember may of been less. I haven't done 10k, let alone 100k. Not even done 10k in the car since I bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Have you spoken to Paul? Maybe he can sort you out, or at least give some sway with the manufacturer/his supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 As above, give Paul a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Spoken with HSD direct as I thought it would save time. My warrenty has expired but they are offering to replace the damper for cheap as chips, half the usual price as failures are so rare. Pretty good service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Good to know, result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 So they should 10k miles would be ridiculous for them to fail! Glad you got it sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thanks matey I was considering buying two to be even, but they told me it wouldn't make a difference. And thinking about having each side react evenly, I supposed its the spring that will have to settle not the damper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Welsh-Stealth- Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 You getting a complete unit? No idea how much they've charged you, but driftworks do the damper for £126.saves you bedding in the spring for those advised 500 miles that everyone does When mine died I saw the boot had split quite badly & all the dirt from Herefords horrible tractor infested roads had worked its way into the seal. Dirty roads maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 expired? you get 2 years with HSD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 I didnt buy direct through them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I didnt either, the paperwork that i got through in the box from driftworks explained a 2year warranty with the manufacturer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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