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#30 of 32 Re: No Chance [oskidunker1] by cobrazera Oct 18, 2008 (3:22 am)
Replying to: oskidunker1 (Oct 17, 2008 6:34 am) I have seen shocks with 5000 miles fail, but usually with evidence of a blown seal and visible oil leakage. With no evidence of oil leakage, IMO, the shock has not " worn out ", but has reached its normal condition ( after a breakin, which could last up to 500 miles or more ).   If one assumes that the quality control on these " bad " shocks allows a failure of even 1 per 100 shocks, the odds of having both front shocks fail, and then having the shocks replaced twice, and then those failing - is astronomical.   I contend that the suspension is working as designed, and no amount of replacement with essentially the same shock is going to fix it. The shocks, given the symptoms described ( floating, wallowing ) appear to have been designed with insufficient return damping and are unable to properly dampen/control the springs. One person suggested that a stiffer spring might help, but IMO, that would only make the problem worse. The solution would be a new shock with stiffer damping characteristics ( unavailable as yet ), the coilover aftermarket suspension, or live with it. Replies to this message: carolinabob (Oct 23, 2008 10:24 am) oskidunker1 (Oct 24, 2008 2:16 pm)
#31 of 32 Re: No Chance [cobrazera] by carolinabob Oct 23, 2008 (10:24 am)
Replying to: cobrazera (Oct 18, 2008 3:22 am) I have chosen option 3 - live with it. At least until I find something I like enough better to trade.    It is not the shocks, but the whole suspension system is not right for this particular car. R&D and testing missed the boat somewhere. That is why I am waiting a couple of years before even considering the Genesis.
#32 of 32 Re: No Chance [cobrazera] by oskidunker1 Oct 24, 2008 (2:16 pm)
Replying to: cobrazera (Oct 18, 2008 3:22 am) Then this is good news because if it does not get any worse, I can also live with it.

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