Is it worth it?

bdcz2 · 04-22-2006, 04:22 PM

I'm running a full catless TBE and also experiencing the classic clunking associated with the rear struts in the 04 STi. Here is my question.

I'm currently living 300 miles away from home (and my stock exhaust components) but I want to get the struts replaced...

Do I take the car in as is and risk denial of claims, a little red mark on my file etc... OR do I wait a couple months, drive home, swap the stock exhaust back on??

Thanks for the input

BluSTi · 04-22-2006, 04:32 PM

300 miles isn't that far for peace of mind, but I don't change my exhaust when I go to my dealer. Hell, I bought my catless dp from a tech there!

LightWerkz · 04-22-2006, 04:34 PM

no red check next to your name...dont worry.

Get the strut replaced...

SoaReS · 04-22-2006, 05:49 PM

Strut clunk has nothing to do with a tbe, so why would they deny your warrenty?

straightouttajersey · 04-22-2006, 06:02 PM

our cars are notorious for strut clunk. Jack the rear up, put a little lube on the strut shaft, and call it a day. Why drive 300 miles away to replace a strut that will most likely clunk later on down the road, when it takes all of 10-15 minutes to lube the strut...

***wdb*** · 04-23-2006, 12:07 PM

^^ What he said. Read the strut clunk thread.

04-22-2006, 04:22 PM	#1
bdcz2 Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Student Location: Wilton, CT Posts: 50 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Is it worth it? I'm running a full catless TBE and also experiencing the classic clunking associated with the rear struts in the 04 STi. Here is my question. I'm currently living 300 miles away from home (and my stock exhaust components) but I want to get the struts replaced... Do I take the car in as is and risk denial of claims, a little red mark on my file etc... OR do I wait a couple months, drive home, swap the stock exhaust back on?? Thanks for the input This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-23-2006, 12:07 PM	#6
*wdb* dances with roads Car: 2005 CGM STi Posts: 5,066 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	^^ What he said. Read the strut clunk thread. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-22-2006, 04:32 PM	#2
BluSTi IWSTI Club Level 1 Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Me! Location: Montana Posts: 13,540 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	300 miles isn't that far for peace of mind, but I don't change my exhaust when I go to my dealer. Hell, I bought my catless dp from a tech there!

04-22-2006, 04:34 PM	#3
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,495 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	no red check next to your name...dont worry. Get the strut replaced...

04-22-2006, 05:49 PM	#4
SoaReS S204 Racer Car: 05\|WRB\|STi Fav Mod: Cobb Stage 2 Location: H-Town, NJ Posts: 3,814 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Strut clunk has nothing to do with a tbe, so why would they deny your warrenty?

04-22-2006, 06:02 PM	#5
straightouttajersey Spec C Club Car: 05 STi Posts: 1,467 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	our cars are notorious for strut clunk. Jack the rear up, put a little lube on the strut shaft, and call it a day. Why drive 300 miles away to replace a strut that will most likely clunk later on down the road, when it takes all of 10-15 minutes to lube the strut...