Help what has happend

plumber vic · 18-08-2012, 08:14 PM

Had some second hand kw3 fitted friday ,tracking and alinement done today .
Took it for a run hit a bit of bump a crash from rear end 4" of steel pin with nut on sticking through suspension in boot.
Awaiting 5 hrs for recovery

Chris-CSL · 18-08-2012, 09:40 PM

Not good

Well as long as you are ok thats what matters

phoenixcsl · 18-08-2012, 10:00 PM

Jesus, that sounds traumatising.

Has the rear strut completely failed?

shane@mbtech · 18-08-2012, 10:11 PM

Any pictures.

Sounds like either your topmount failed, turret tower failed or installation error.

plumber vic · 18-08-2012, 10:13 PM

only do about 25 mph still waiting CRAPPY AA

shane@mbtech · 18-08-2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plumber vic

only do about 25 mph still waiting CRAPPY AA

Take a pic on phone and text it me.

No is in your message inbox

Porter · 18-08-2012, 10:26 PM

I've done this. The top mount has failed, with the chrome part of the shock absorber coming up into the boot. In my case, it was becasue the large dome-shaped washer that fits over the threaded top of the shock has too small a hole for the KWs. Without it, a decent hole in the road will send the shock through the mount.

There will be no damage to the car - just take the boot carpet up round the shock mounts and replace the originals with the Rogue Engineering version. I've been trouble-free since.

Makes a crappy noise, doesn't it?

plumber vic · 18-08-2012, 10:46 PM

Thanks Shane

plumber vic · 19-08-2012, 10:54 AM

The AA arrived with lower loader 8am

Bounce · 19-08-2012, 11:44 AM

Hope you get it sorted ok mate.

18-08-2012, 08:14 PM	#1
plumber vic S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sevenoaks kent Posts: 428 Casino cash: $15412	Help what has happend Had some second hand kw3 fitted friday ,tracking and alinement done today . Took it for a run hit a bit of bump a crash from rear end 4" of steel pin with nut on sticking through suspension in boot. Awaiting 5 hrs for recovery

19-08-2012, 10:54 AM	#9
plumber vic S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sevenoaks kent Posts: 428 Casino cash: $15412	At last The AA arrived with lower loader 8am

18-08-2012, 09:40 PM	#2
Chris-CSL S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wellington NZ Posts: 310 Casino cash: $22486	Not good Well as long as you are ok thats what matters

18-08-2012, 10:00 PM	#3
phoenixcsl S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 634 Casino cash: $4900	Jesus, that sounds traumatising. Has the rear strut completely failed?

18-08-2012, 10:11 PM	#4
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	Any pictures. Sounds like either your topmount failed, turret tower failed or installation error.

18-08-2012, 10:13 PM	#5
plumber vic S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sevenoaks kent Posts: 428 Casino cash: $15412	only do about 25 mph still waiting CRAPPY AA

18-08-2012, 10:26 PM	#7
Porter S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 135 Casino cash: $4767	I've done this. The top mount has failed, with the chrome part of the shock absorber coming up into the boot. In my case, it was becasue the large dome-shaped washer that fits over the threaded top of the shock has too small a hole for the KWs. Without it, a decent hole in the road will send the shock through the mount. There will be no damage to the car - just take the boot carpet up round the shock mounts and replace the originals with the Rogue Engineering version. I've been trouble-free since. Makes a crappy noise, doesn't it?

18-08-2012, 10:46 PM	#8
plumber vic S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sevenoaks kent Posts: 428 Casino cash: $15412	Thanks Shane

19-08-2012, 11:44 AM	#10
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	Hope you get it sorted ok mate.