Coilover refurb.

**ianlea73** · 11-01-2016, 19:35

I recently bought a car with BC coilovers fitted. The front was sat very low & clunked over every bump.
Today I jacked up the car & noticed both front dampers were leaking.
On inspection it seems that when the coilovers were fitted the preload on the front springs was so much that I had to wind off the spring collars by 40mm before the spring would even turn by hand.
This load seems to have blown all the oil out of the top of the damper.
Does anyone know a company I can send them too to get new seals & oil fitted?
The dampers are practically brand new & have covered less than 500 miles!

**ANDY black s13** · 11-01-2016, 23:43

email or ring BC racing if you haven't already,might be under warranty ? and go from there what they reply with

**-ghost-** · 12-01-2016, 05:23

If bc cant do them then only place I can think of is gaz suspension I know they used to be teins

Si · 12-01-2016, 07:06

I'd be surprised if anyone would refurb them TBH, that tends to go along with high end stuff - I'd have thought it's a case of ringing a BC dealer and getting new inserts.

**R3K1355** · 12-01-2016, 08:59

Yep get on the phone to Apex.

Obviously it won't be covered under warranty as they've been fitted in such a retarded way it's totally knackered them

Clearly the previous owner had only had eBay shite before, so didn't know how to properly set dual-perch coilovers.

**ianlea73** · 12-01-2016, 20:56

Can't really go down the warranty route as there is nothin wrong with them other than being fitted by a chopper!
I'll ring Apex tomorrow.

**-ghost-** · 12-01-2016, 21:19

Originally Posted by ianlea73

Can't really go down the warranty route as there is nothin wrong with them other than being fitted by a chopper!
I'll ring Apex tomorrow.

get ready to buy new ones apex seem hard work of late. Its the one thing that puts me off BC

**ianlea73** · 12-01-2016, 22:09

Thanks, I've had a look & they don't seem to list parts!

**Jonny Wilkinson** · 13-01-2016, 08:04

Call Apex and ask to speak to Ann.

Apex aren't active sellers of anything any more as they have moved into the wholesale car parts distribution business but Bren and Ann have given a commitment to carry on supporting their old customer base.

**skyshack** · 13-01-2016, 08:35

Have you tried phoning BC direct?
01274 683 633
http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/coilovers

There is no indication on the spec pages that any BC shock is rebuildable. They don't list stuff like seals, rods, valves on accessories page. They may be welded like OEM shocks. Inspection of the damper body seal holder is required. If it has a hex for spanner or holes for a peg spanner it should be possible to disassemble it. If the seal holder is welded to body and the other end is too then it's probably not serviceable.

**R3K1355** · 13-01-2016, 09:04

Originally Posted by Jonny Wilkinson

Call Apex and ask to speak to Ann.

Apex aren't active sellers of anything any more as they have moved into the wholesale car parts distribution business but Bren and Ann have given a commitment to carry on supporting their old customer base.

I had wondered what they were upto now, are they just wholesaling parts for any make of car now?

**Jonny Wilkinson** · 13-01-2016, 10:25

I'm not that sure what as what I have said was based on a conversation I had with Bren a while ago.

I believe it is importing and distributing aftermarket parts to traders and race teams of mostly Japanese cars. Don't blame me if that's not wrong. Its just an impression.

What is certain is that they have stepped away from selling as a trader on SXOC.

**-ghost-** · 13-01-2016, 10:47

Just give gaz shocks ago im sure if they cant im sure they now some one who can

**R3K1355** · 13-01-2016, 11:02

Originally Posted by Jonny Wilkinson

What is certain is that they have stepped away from selling as a trader on SXOC.

You can understand that really, they ain't making the car anymore so demand is only going to decline.

Compared to other Jap sports cars of the same era it's actually done bloody well.

**59bhp** · 13-01-2016, 12:15

you can buy a replacement damper for not a lot,

as is, no spring, mounts etc just the damper on its own.

**ianlea73** · 13-01-2016, 21:07

Thanks guys I'll chase this tomorrow & let you know how I get on.

**ianlea73** · 14-01-2016, 19:39

Originally Posted by skyshack

Have you tried phoning BC direct?
01274 683 633
http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/coilovers

There is no indication on the spec pages that any BC shock is rebuildable. They don't list stuff like seals, rods, valves on accessories page. They may be welded like OEM shocks. Inspection of the damper body seal holder is required. If it has a hex for spanner or holes for a peg spanner it should be possible to disassemble it. If the seal holder is welded to body and the other end is too then it's probably not serviceable.

I phoned this number today & it is actually Apex performance.
I gave them details of the car & they are ordering a pair,I should see them in 10 days.
Happy days.
Thanks for all the help chaps.

**Jonny Wilkinson** · 15-01-2016, 06:51

Good for Apex

**Zornyan** · 15-01-2016, 20:27

Was going to say bc are apex, either number is the same place you're calling, their pretty easy to rebuild too, clearly had it in mind to be serviceable when designed.

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