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      11-14-2012, 05:29 PM   #1
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What constitues an Unusable OEM Damper (strut)?

This is an unusual question.

This last weekend, I replaced (planned) the stock OEM dampers on the Coupe' with something other than stock components.
When I had to rears off the car, I compress the damper down to it's full compression point which was quite easy, and it took almost 90 seconds for the piston rod to extend. One of the rear dampers would not completely extend...

The front struts were better. It only took them 45-55 seconds to fully extend.

I tested the new hardware and it only took them around 10 seconds to extend. These were much harder to compress.

Normally I would say that the stock OEM dampers were toast but I do not know what the return rates are on new OEM dampers.

Anyone have some data? The dampers only had 33k miles on them.

I also replaced the RTAB's with aftermarket hardware and installed the SSK.

I cannot tell you how they feel since my alignment is scheduled for Friday and I will not drive the car until that is accomplished. Toe and camber is all out of wack...
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