failed wof, what do to to fix?

[Dirtbag]

Should i get the shocks and the camber arms replaced now, or wait till the camber arms stuff themselves?

[barryogen]

Or if you reeeally need a wof, and can't afford new sh*t right now, degreaser is only $2.20 a can at Supercheap. Take it out, clean it up, tell the wof man you got it 2nd hand from a wrecked car, it has worked both times for me, including at a VTNZ testing station!

driving on potentially dodgy struts is a "bad idea"

[Dirtbag]

Just been back to the WOF place, hes given me this quote:

2 gas shock inserts $230
lock nuts for these $30
powersteering belt (temp price, possibly cheaper) $46
door strap $68 (not getting from him anyway)
plus 4 hours labour. ($224)

I also got quote from revhead for replacement shocks $XXX each to my door, what should I do, get the gas inserts (the WOF guy said they usuaully end up being better than the standard shockies, ?believe him?) or get the new shocks.

WOF guy also asked me to check what the replacement shock 'package' included, and if it was a full shock, or just the ?tower? or something, i cant remember.



Any help would be great, thanks

[Santa'sBoostinSleigh]

1) edit the price from revheads quote (its between you and him)
the shocks are better IMO than inserts
they come with the whole shock unit with new locknuts (although no bumpstops)

2) belt would prob be cheaper from revhead

3) you can install all of this if you have a small amount of knowhow and some tools

4) make sure you get a wheel alignment asap afterwards!

[Mr Revhead]

yes the genuine shocks are the whole thing.. also includes the top ball joine which retails for $80 on its own....

retail on genuine pwr steer belt is $35+ gst...

labour is fair

[Dirtbag]

you have email

it REALLY sucks not having a car to drive! back on ma bike :p

[escortman]

i got a ae82fxgt lowered springs, my frotn shocks r rooted any pothole in the road it his the tops(doesnt sound good) but cuz the main bearing seal went have to pull out gearbox which clutch slips in reverse i also found a good pair of 2nd hand shocks on trademe for good price, i dont know how i didnt fail the wof for that, he instead pulled me up on loud exhuast, but yeh gas shocks are better than oil shocks

[barryogen]

i dont know how i didnt fail the wof for that, he instead pulled me up on loud exhuast

a rev limiter will sort that out, if they question why you have it limited(why wouldn't they), tell them to conserve gas and demerits... worked for me(limited car to 4000rpm from 8300)
makes it into a boring little round town driver... this is how I gave it to my dad to drive aswell means it tops out at 130km but with no torque(as it comes on at ~6000 rpm)

[escortman]

nah tha guy only revd to 4000 its pretty damn loud, took out catalac converta, left the coby it had and instaed of the last big muffler but a 4.5in big bore on it