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Originally Posted by N1rve
And this is why I tell people to skip the lowering springs and go straight to coilovers.
Do it right the first time !
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Coilovers aren't some magical beast that springs + shocks aren't related to.. coilovers as we view and use the term now signifies a spring+strut combo that is adjustable for height (and commonly dampening and rebound as well). Thats >ALL<. They're still springs and struts. Don't forget that part.
The most significant thing about coilovers are usually, the critical system is already installed. Most, if not a huge majority (no info to back this one up- just decades of auto enthusiasm) of improperly done installs are the culprit for blown shocks before 'their time'. The set seals in struts are NOT meant to be turned, and thus, detrimental to mcpherson style struts when an installer lets the shaft turn around while assembling or disassembling the strut and spring system. Not simply because the person chose to go springs and struts over coils. Just some food for thought.
Been riding on Koni's + Espilers on my WRX for going on 6 years, and just got Bilstein B8's with sportlines for my twin last month... don't see any problem here
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Originally Posted by exE36M3
This doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
The Magnusson Moss Warranty Act requires the dealer to honor warrantees IF they cannot prove the aftermarket item caused the failure of the warranteed part.
I just ran into the same issue on my 2013 BRZ...
A local shop was installing springs and called to let me know the front strut was leaking.
Good news, I have documented proof that the leaking strut was occurring before the suspension upgrades.
Which dealer was this? Diablo Subaru or Livermore?
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And how does this not make sense? Dealers usually have the advantage if you approach them with a strut that has been altered. The install process could have done it- the spring rate could have done it (highly doubt it). You and I both know Eibach Pro springs don't go blowing out everyone's stockers, but dealers have the upper hand here. Balls in their court. Everyone and their mom quotes Mag Moss as some kind of ultimate shield for those to go out and mod whatever they want but in reality, it's not so simple. Your story is the exact opposite of this guys- your problems happened BEFORE the install. You had an agent document the findings. He installed it himself (or had a shop that did it "correctly")