Dreaded drc

[MikeFish]

Sure the pipes corrode - like a brake pipe. Isn't that standard servicing?

The pipes corrode awfully quickly though. My brake pipes are still in great condition yet my DRC pipes had to be changed a year ago. Don't get me wrong though, I agree with you as I spent more fixing my DRC and lowering it than it would have cost to bin it and fit coilovers, I'm just merely pointing out that changing to the new type shocks is not the end of your DRC woes.

[R1RS4]

Sure the pipes corrode - like a brake pipe. Isn't that standard servicing?

The pipes corrode awfully quickly though. My brake pipes are still in great condition yet my DRC pipes had to be changed a year ago. Don't get me wrong though, I agree with you as I spent more fixing my DRC and lowering it than it would have cost to bin it and fit coilovers, I'm just merely pointing out that changing to the new type shocks is not the end of your DRC woes.

How much did your pipes cost to replace Mike and did it include the shock hoses too?

[MikeFish]

From memory I think I paid about £2100 to have 3 shocks and pipes replaced, lowering springs fitted (but not the parts as I bought them beforehand), and all new suspension arms. I can dig out the paperwork later if you are interested.

[MikeFish]

I think the shock hoses are the pipes I referred to (I could be wrong though).

[R1RS4]

I think the shock hoses are the pipes I referred to (I could be wrong though).

Wow, no Mike just wondered out of interest, my shock hoses will need changing although checked out ok with the stealers on the last health check, MOT about Oct time so I will see what they say then cheers

[Surrey Sam]

...never had a single V3 shock fail since fitting... I'm pro-DRC too

+1. Camberley mentioned the same when I had mine done. V3 has incredible low failure rate...

Agreed. My DRC V'3 units have been on for 4 years and 25k miles and not had any problems as all originals were replaced at the same time. Replacing one or two is a false economy and early original ones are just a ticking time bomb.

[brian5362]

The replacement pipes are £100 and the shocks are £192

[RossDagley]

The replacement pipes are £100 and the shocks are £192

Where are those prices from? The shock price from Hitchin Audi I have here is £288.36

[MikeFish]

The replacement pipes are £100 and the shocks are £192

Where are those prices from? The shock price from Hitchin Audi I have here is £288.36

I think my shocks were just under 200 each (so 192 sounds right) but I think that was before vat and fitting.

[RossDagley]

You're quite right. £204 for shock, £110 for a pipe to it. Then £18 for a bumpstop and £25 in oil.

£104 in labour to replace.

All plus VAT of course.

[PetrolDave]

The accumulator generally fails when a shock fails and isn't replaced promptly.

I had a shock fail 10 miles from home (high speed swerve to avoid making two tossers walking on an unlit dual carriageway into pulp) and the accumulator also failed, so the accumulator/valve block can be easily damaged.

[RossDagley]

The accumulator generally fails when a shock fails and isn't replaced promptly.

I had a shock fail 10 miles from home (high speed swerve to avoid making two tossers walking on an unlit dual carriageway into pulp) and the accumulator also failed, so the accumulator/valve block can be easily damaged.

Interesting. I drove mine knocking for 300+ miles and it was fine. Needed a new bump stop because fluid level was so low was riding on it but accumulator survived to fight another day.

Just goes to show it's all luck I guess!

[brian5362]

The prices I said b4 are what I paid from tps not from the stealers

[brian5362]

Well got the car back from the dealers today and they wer really help full did me a good price and thankfully the accumulator valve was fine. Happy man with my toy back

[MikeFish]