Front shock on a 3R
Front shock on a 3R
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leeshell

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278 posts

229 months

Tuesday 29th March 2011
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Hi can anyone help?

My front O/S shock has leaked fluid. Does anyone know who can repair these? I would also be interested in where I could source a replacement if necessary...

Many thanks

Lee

Noble M12 GTO 3R 2004

(I sent it to Gaz Autos but they are sending it back because they can't fix this type, it's a mono damper??)

leeshell

Original Poster:

278 posts

229 months

Tuesday 29th March 2011
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Apologies. Search mustn't have been working properly earlier (or user error banghead ).

I now have plenty of leads to follow...

jdearden

1,746 posts

206 months

Tuesday 29th March 2011
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black art designs www.blackartdesigns.com. very helpful and really no there stuff. i have a set of there custome suspension on mine. but also do repairs of leaky ones

leeshell

Original Poster:

278 posts

229 months

Tuesday 29th March 2011
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Thanks James, yes I'll contact B.A.D

joust

14,622 posts

288 months

Tuesday 29th March 2011
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A vote for Black Art. They refurbished my M400 shocks (one that had no oil left in it....) and have done a 1st class job. They really are new, and I think £120 each from memory (but don't quote me on that).

J

leeshell

Original Poster:

278 posts

229 months

Wednesday 30th March 2011
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Spoke to John who was very helpful (and it's reassuring to know they are familiar with Nobles and know their stuff).

£100 ish for a refurb (replacing shims, welding a nozzle on and re-gassing). They can also re-chrome them and make them shiney.

£1280 +vat for new ones (a pair) which are a much better upgrade than stock.

The stock shocks are Bilstein with Eibach springs (sp)

TuxMan

9,011 posts

267 months

Wednesday 30th March 2011
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leeshell said:
Spoke to John who was very helpful (and it's reassuring to know they are familiar with Nobles and know their stuff).

£100 ish for a refurb (replacing shims, welding a nozzle on and re-gassing). They can also re-chrome them and make them shiney.

£1280 +vat for new ones (a pair) which are a much better upgrade than stock.

The stock shocks are Bilstein with Eibach springs (sp)
bloody hell £1280 for 2 shocks ??? must be for a full set !!! i got a complete set of 2 way adjustables for £800 + vat !!!

jetstream

106 posts

221 months

Wednesday 30th March 2011
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leeshell said:
£100 ish for a refurb (replacing shims, welding a nozzle on and re-gassing). They can also re-chrome them and make them shiney.

£1280 +vat for new ones (a pair) which are a much better upgrade than stock.

The stock shocks are Bilstein with Eibach springs (sp)
Is the price above for adjustable shocks?
never seen any of the BAD stuff in the flesh, be interested to see how there a much better upgrade than stock.

We have always used Bilstein to refurb any we need doing that way they have all the right bits in built and dyno tested to original spec (or reshimed if customer asks) and can replace the piston rods if they are worn as im not sure everyone can.

Matt


swampy56

560 posts

221 months

Wednesday 30th March 2011
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Nitron did mine £65 each, if the rod shows sign of wear then it's an extra £15.
http://www.nitron.co.uk/services_servicing.htm

leeshell

Original Poster:

278 posts

229 months

Wednesday 30th March 2011
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Jetstream (Dave?):
BAD shocks are fully adjustable I was told.

Simon (Tux):
Price of shocks have gone up since 2009 from £600 ish for a pair at BAD. Still they look really cool in red!

For information I also contacted LEDA. This was their response:

[i]Ref: LEDA
Unfortunately, as our main factory has become unbelievably busy, from the start of 2011 we will not be continuing to build or service Leda dampers, and suggest if necessary you get in touch with AVO suspension or IG Racing.
Thank you - Graham Martin
Graham Martin Tel : +44 (0)1332 875451
Fax : +44 (0)1332 875415[/i]

Their phone no in yellow pages is discontinued but the above one works