Okay, so the owner of Courtenay Mazda said he would call us by Monday. We moved our appointment at Canadian Tire from Sunday Morning to today. (I had to take time off work to accommodate Mazda in case they wanted to make it right).
Of course he never called us back. Seriously? That's pretty bad - and this was the owner too, not some part timer who doesn't give a crap about his job.
Anyways, we went and had the Monroe shocks installed this morning. The car is riding perfectly again. Its nice to know also that if they bust (which I don't think they will) that the lifetime warranty will be there to replace them.
Another Mazda Engineering Marvel that Mazda does not support.
You did get very good shocks and at a cheaper price.
I wouldn't be surprised if you get a call within a few days and he asks you if you got the shocks changed, after he hears you got them changed then he will say "well i had to make a few phone calls first be we were going to change your shocks" --- yeah right.
Good Luck.
__________________ 2006 Mazda 6, 3.0-V6, 6 Speed ATX, 61000 km MODS:24mm Progess Rear Sway, 1.5" Drop Front, LED int lights, K&N SRI to CAI with engine baffle, Steeda 1/2 Spacer, Battery insulated, Solar Panel, Pre-Cat Back Custom Exhaust to 2.5"Magnaflow Main Cat, MazdaSpeed Cat Back, 2V Hi Voltage Ign Coils, Water Shield, HiD Low Beams, 2 15" Subs, Extra Grounds, External Tranny Cooler, Tinted Windows, 180 T-Stat, Lucas Engine Oil, B&G Tranny Oil, Cut Throttle Shaft, Chrome Strips
Last edited by UseYourNoggin; 01-24-2012 at 05:13 PM.
Good call, I bet that happens!! If he does call, I will lie and say I didnt do them, then tell him I don't want them working on my car, but I will take the shocks, then I can sell them on ebay. LOL
Would the Monroe rear shocks fit my 2004 Mazda 3? if yes, what is the name of the specific Monroe shock? and if I am up in the night, please enlighten as to the correct shocks for my Mazda 3 (basic 2.0 4 spd.) thank you
Would the Monroe rear shocks fit my 2004 Mazda 3? if yes, what is the name of the specific Monroe shock? and if I am up in the night, please enlighten as to the correct shocks for my Mazda 3 (basic 2.0 4 spd.) thank you
__________________ 2006 Mazda 6, 3.0-V6, 6 Speed ATX, 61000 km MODS:24mm Progess Rear Sway, 1.5" Drop Front, LED int lights, K&N SRI to CAI with engine baffle, Steeda 1/2 Spacer, Battery insulated, Solar Panel, Pre-Cat Back Custom Exhaust to 2.5"Magnaflow Main Cat, MazdaSpeed Cat Back, 2V Hi Voltage Ign Coils, Water Shield, HiD Low Beams, 2 15" Subs, Extra Grounds, External Tranny Cooler, Tinted Windows, 180 T-Stat, Lucas Engine Oil, B&G Tranny Oil, Cut Throttle Shaft, Chrome Strips
We had the right hand rear replaced 1 year ago. It was leaking badly and the mechanic showed us the original part with Ford stamped on it. He fitted a replacement and that has now gone.
I think it isn't the shocks themselves but the way the rear suspension geometry is setup, which also has a bad effect on rear tyre wear.
The rear tyres and shocks wear too quickly due to the setup Mazda have chosen in order to impress the road testers with good handling for the size of car.
Maybe someone should experiment with new springs?
Thoughts?
__________________ 2006 Mazda 6, 3.0-V6, 6 Speed ATX, 61000 km MODS:24mm Progess Rear Sway, 1.5" Drop Front, LED int lights, K&N SRI to CAI with engine baffle, Steeda 1/2 Spacer, Battery insulated, Solar Panel, Pre-Cat Back Custom Exhaust to 2.5"Magnaflow Main Cat, MazdaSpeed Cat Back, 2V Hi Voltage Ign Coils, Water Shield, HiD Low Beams, 2 15" Subs, Extra Grounds, External Tranny Cooler, Tinted Windows, 180 T-Stat, Lucas Engine Oil, B&G Tranny Oil, Cut Throttle Shaft, Chrome Strips
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