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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Shock replacement

Does anyone know about replacement shocks for the R8? Called dealer and they want to charge me about $200 each... ooouch! Yahooed for replacements and no luck. I'm just searching for the right rear shock. Thanks anyone for your support!!!!
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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http://www.trussvillemazda.com/?http...azdaparts.com/



Mazda RX-8 Rear Shocks (1) Each






Part Number Price Year QTY



QSEA-28-700 $104.40 2007200620052004



Mazda RX-8 Rear Shocks (1) Each

Figure $100 for the part, another $100 for labor. That's how they're arriving at $200 I guess.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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if you are paying the labor, consider spending a little extra on an upgrade. A set of Koni's will run you about $650 shipped, Tokico D-spec around $600 shipped. Even on stock springs, they offer a huge improvement in handling, and you stay in SCCA stock class if that matters to you.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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Dude, Sears floor jack & jack stands, $55.00
Get the shocks listed by SouthFL above and do it yourself. Save yourself a ton of money.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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They quoted me about $200 for the shock only, labor not included. The trussville mazda website, do they sell the same original shock or a replacement? Thanks everyone again for your support!!
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Those aren't shocks.

They are coilovers. Thats why they are so expensive.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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onlinemazdaparts has the stock shock for $108.29: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Those aren't shocks.

They are coilovers. Thats why they are so expensive.
The part number and price is the shock (damper).
Further research at the Rosenthal Mazda site shows the QSEA-28-700 Part Number to be that of the Mazdaspeed replacement shock, yet the Trussville Mazda site mentions nothing of it being an MS part
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cat=283&page=2

The coilovers are much more expensive.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...cat=283&page=1


Either way, the price quote he's getting is way too high.

Last edited by SouthFL; Apr 12, 2008 at 05:56 AM.
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