Shocks?

I have a 2006 MX-5 with 36,000 miles and noticed over the past couple of
weeks, sometimes when I drive over a hard bump or dip in the road it
feels like the rear end is "bottoming out". Could this mean I need new
shocks? When I get out of the card and push up and down on the rear end,
it feels normal. Any ideas? Thanks.

In article >,
Raover > wrote:

> I have a 2006 MX-5 with 36,000 miles and noticed over the past couple of
> weeks, sometimes when I drive over a hard bump or dip in the road it
> feels like the rear end is "bottoming out". Could this mean I need new
> shocks?

Yes, increased bottoming in dips is a classic sign or worn shocks. 36k
is an average lifespan for OEM shocks. Time for new ones.

--
Lanny Chambers
St. Louis, MO
'94C

Lanny Chambers wrote:
> In >,
> > wrote:
>
>> I have a 2006 MX-5 with 36,000 miles and noticed over the past couple of
>> weeks, sometimes when I drive over a hard bump or dip in the road it
>> feels like the rear end is "bottoming out". Could this mean I need new
>> shocks?
>
> Yes, increased bottoming in dips is a classic sign or worn shocks. 36k
> is an average lifespan for OEM shocks. Time for new ones.
>
Thanks.

"Raover" > wrote in message
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> Lanny Chambers wrote:
>> In >,
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I have a 2006 MX-5 with 36,000 miles and noticed over the past couple of
>>> weeks, sometimes when I drive over a hard bump or dip in the road it
>>> feels like the rear end is "bottoming out". Could this mean I need new
>>> shocks?
>>
>> Yes, increased bottoming in dips is a classic sign or worn shocks. 36k
>> is an average lifespan for OEM shocks. Time for new ones.
>>
> Thanks.
Blimey 36k and 3 years?
sounds VERY low to me - as I'm no expert try (1999 1.8 with 70k and
original shocks) and glean information from some of the mx5 fan/owners web
sites including fizzindi

just as a second opinion or as ameans of gathering more info - no offence to
Lanny as he had helped me out in the past

I guess shocks like brakes/clutches aren't covered by the warranty?

On Sat, 30 May 2009 20:06:00 -0500, Raover > wrote:

>I have a 2006 MX-5 with 36,000 miles and noticed over the past couple of
>weeks, sometimes when I drive over a hard bump or dip in the road it
>feels like the rear end is "bottoming out". Could this mean I need new
>shocks? When I get out of the card and push up and down on the rear end,
>it feels normal. Any ideas? Thanks.

IMHO, the shocks in the rear of the 2005 on are a little soft.
Mine has that bottom out feeling, and gets a little unsettled if I hit
a big bump mid corner.
I'll be renewing very soon at 40,000km.




OzOne of the three twins

I welcome you to Crackerbox Palace.

"Ttoommy" > wrote:

> Blimey 36k and 3 years?
> sounds VERY low to me

FWIW, 40,000 miles has, for many years, been a rule of thumb for shock
replacement for all cars unless you spend a bunch for Sears Best which
will last for about two weeks before going totally mushy! Don't ask
how I know this..... :-(


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> wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 30 May 2009 20:06:00 -0500, Raover > wrote:
>
>>I have a 2006 MX-5 with 36,000 miles and noticed over the past couple of
>>weeks, sometimes when I drive over a hard bump or dip in the road it
>>feels like the rear end is "bottoming out". Could this mean I need new
>>shocks? When I get out of the card and push up and down on the rear end,
>>it feels normal. Any ideas? Thanks.
>
> IMHO, the shocks in the rear of the 2005 on are a little soft.
> Mine has that bottom out feeling, and gets a little unsettled if I hit
> a big bump mid corner.
> I'll be renewing very soon at 40,000km.
>
you bunch of rotters ;-)

Now I feel like a real cheapskate - not only I "should" be fitting a new
hood (10 yrs old and a tension spring/cable (?) snapped ) I also should be
fitting new shocks -

as my next service is just a minor one/oil change I probably will have to
invest in some shocks - that mid corner bump comment hit home

I don't think you'll ever regret it. I've always had good luck with the
KYB's. I like, not just the adjustability but the ease of that
adjustability! Stock springs generally will work just fine so don't throw
your money away thinking that they are worn out too. They are not. Upgrade
them only if you want major stiffening with or w/o lowering.

Careful with the spring compressor if you decide to DIY!

Chris
99BBB


"Ttoommy" > wrote in message
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>
> > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sat, 30 May 2009 20:06:00 -0500, Raover > wrote:
>>
>>>I have a 2006 MX-5 with 36,000 miles and noticed over the past couple of
>>>weeks, sometimes when I drive over a hard bump or dip in the road it
>>>feels like the rear end is "bottoming out". Could this mean I need new
>>>shocks? When I get out of the card and push up and down on the rear end,
>>>it feels normal. Any ideas? Thanks.
>>
>> IMHO, the shocks in the rear of the 2005 on are a little soft.
>> Mine has that bottom out feeling, and gets a little unsettled if I hit
>> a big bump mid corner.
>> I'll be renewing very soon at 40,000km.
>>
> you bunch of rotters ;-)
>
> Now I feel like a real cheapskate - not only I "should" be fitting a new
> hood (10 yrs old and a tension spring/cable (?) snapped ) I also should
> be fitting new shocks -
>
> as my next service is just a minor one/oil change I probably will have to
> invest in some shocks - that mid corner bump comment hit home
>