[home][rumors and news][model release matrix][dealer network][desktop calendar][exhaust notes][tov forums][links][search][sponsors][garage][login]

Tire Rack Upgrade Garage
 Search for a Dealer:
 Canadian Flag US Flag
 Honda Acura
 ZIP  
Honda to Participate in the FIA Formula One World Championship
More.......................
Sources: Announcement of Honda's F1 Return is Imminent
More.......................
NSX Project Update, Conference Call Notes
More.......................
Acura NSX Production Site Selected in Ohio
More.......................
2014 Acura ILX Luxury Sports Sedan Arrives With Host of New Standard Features...
More.......................
Spring Cleaning: What's in store for model year 2014? Part I - Acura
More.......................
Production of 2014 Acura MDX Begins in Alabama
More.......................
Honda April Sales Up on CR-V Monthly Sales Record; All-New RLX Flagship Sedan Bolsters Acura Sales
More.......................
CR-V --> Re: CR-V sells well, so what's next?
Join Discussion......
General Talk --> Re: 2014 ILX on Acura's website (U.S)
Join Discussion......
ILX --> Track footage
Join Discussion......
Professional Motorsports --> Re: Indy500
Join Discussion......
General Talk --> Re: Brief Honda F1 History
Join Discussion......
General Talk --> Re: What to get next?
Join Discussion......
General Talk --> Re: 50 Years JDM Honda automobile timeline on Honda Japan site
Join Discussion......
General Talk --> Re: Clear pics of BMW 2 series, entry luxury segment more crowded
Join Discussion......
General Talk --> Re: rubber chickens don't sell - oh yeah?
Join Discussion......
General Talk --> Re: NSX Little Questions Answered Tomorrow
Join Discussion......
Civic --> Re: 06 Civic Si - Paint Job And Steering
Join Discussion......
General Talk --> Re: Running a CNG Civic in Propane!
Join Discussion......
CR-V --> Re: Redesigned Subaru Forester aces tough new crash test
Join Discussion......
General Talk --> Re: My Thoughts On The NSX
Join Discussion......
Professional Motorsports --> F1 engine suppliers from 2014 onwards
Join Discussion......
TOV Video: 2014 Acura MDX Walkaround at 2013 NYIAS
Read Article....................
TOV Photo Gallery: 2014 Acura MDX
Read Article....................
2014 Acura MDX PR Photo Gallery
Read Article....................
TOV Dyno Test: 2013 Accord EX 6MT
Read Article....................
TOV Video: 2014 RLX on an autocross run
Read Article....................
TOV Dyno Test: 2013 Accord V6 EX-L 6MT Coupe
Read Article....................



[fancy] [flat] [simple]
TOV Forums > Repair and Maintenance > > Re: are my front shocks defective ?

Go to:

Viewing Threshold (What is this?)

Thread Page - [1]
Author
  Post New Thread
picard
Profile for picard
are my front shocks defective ?    (Score: 1, Normal) 07-12-2012 00:29
Reply to This Message Attach Quote to Reply
are my front shocks defective ?

whenever the car go over a bump, the car suspension creaks and it bobs like a buick.
superchg2
Profile for superchg2
Re: are my front shocks defective ?    (Score: 1, Normal) 07-12-2012 00:42
Reply to This Message Attach Quote to Reply
picard wrote:
are my front shocks defective ?

whenever the car go over a bump, the car suspension creaks and it bobs like a buick.

Are the shocks on your 1993 Accord the originals?
picard
Profile for picard
Re: are my front shocks defective ?    (Score: 1, Normal) 07-13-2012 13:27
Reply to This Message Attach Quote to Reply
they are original shocks.
superchg2
Profile for superchg2
Re: are my front shocks defective ?    (Score: 1, Normal) 07-13-2012 15:49
Reply to This Message Attach Quote to Reply
Install new ones
picard
Profile for picard
Re: are my front shocks defective ?    (Score: 1, Normal) 07-13-2012 19:30
Reply to This Message Attach Quote to Reply
superchg2 wrote:
Install new ones



why? can it be repaired ?
superchg2
Profile for superchg2
Re: are my front shocks defective ?    (Score: 1, Normal) 07-13-2012 22:22
Reply to This Message Attach Quote to Reply
picard wrote:
superchg2 wrote:
Install new ones



why? can it be repaired ?

Take it to a Honda repair facility.
CR-V9
Profile for CR-V9
Re: are my front shocks defective ?    (Score: 1, Normal) 07-14-2012 10:20
Reply to This Message Attach Quote to Reply
I don't know anything about the Accord. I've never worked on it. I don't know how comfortable you are around a car either.
But I think the Accord has the wishbones in front so I'd think it shouldn't be too hard to change the shocks. Take a look. If they are outside of the springs you're almost home.
And I know your car is old. If the OEM replacements are too expensive you could get generic replacements from a regular car parts store to save some money.
Keep in mid that your rear shocks are still original/old and now you have new ones front so you'd feel different.

picard
Profile for picard
Re: are my front shocks defective ?    (Score: 1, Normal) 07-14-2012 17:45
Reply to This Message Attach Quote to Reply
Honda dealer charges an arm or new born. I have to take to another shop.
wanga
Profile for wanga
Re: are my front shocks defective ?    (Score: 1, Normal) 07-15-2012 07:41
Reply to This Message Attach Quote to Reply
Your vehicle is 19 years old,if your powertrain and the body are in good condition,replace the springs and shocks.Make sure that your rock,ball joint and tie rods are good.They are extremely cheap on ebay
CR-V9
Profile for CR-V9
Re: are my front shocks defective ?    (Score: 1, Normal) 07-15-2012 09:16
Reply to This Message Attach Quote to Reply
Wow, I didn't realise it was that old.
I hate to say this but everythng in your car is about ready to go, maybe except the engine. That doesn't mean something else goes wrong tomorrow or next week. You may be lucky. All the rubber stuff like bushings are probably too old as wanga said. But thing is that when they touch something to fix something something else breaks. I know. I've been there.
I also know it is not easy to say "Penny wise dollar foolish". When you don't have money you don't got money. That is when you really realise money don't grow on a tree.
All I can say is spend wisely. I do feel your pain, though.
 
Thread Page - [1]
Go to:
Contact TOV | Submit Your Article | Submit Your Link | Advertise | TOV Shop | Events | Our Sponsors | TOV Archives
Copyright © 2012 Velocitech Inc. All information contained herein remains the property of Velocitech Inc.
The Temple of VTEC is not affiliated with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. TOV Policies and Guidelines - Credits - Privacy Policy