Thanks for all the replies, chaps. I managed to get 2x new shocks for £132 delivered next day. 3 hours labour at the garage to swap out ended up being £234.
They also put my spare 15" wheels on for me and sorted the tracking. All is well again apart from debating whether or not to get the buckled ...
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- Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:46 am
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Steering Wheel Wobble
- Replies: 11
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- Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:30 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Steering Wheel Wobble
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2713
Re: Steering Wheel Wobble
Thanks for the replies, guys.
First things I checked were the pressures and wheel nuts (thanks to lurking & searching on this forum).
It went back to the garage this morning and they have said that the nearside front RX8 wheel has a "horrendous buckle" and the nearside shock absorber is toast and ...
First things I checked were the pressures and wheel nuts (thanks to lurking & searching on this forum).
It went back to the garage this morning and they have said that the nearside front RX8 wheel has a "horrendous buckle" and the nearside shock absorber is toast and ...
- Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:59 pm
- Forum: Techie Stuff
- Topic: Steering Wheel Wobble
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2713
Steering Wheel Wobble
Hi chaps
I have searched what seems like all of the Internet and also on here but can't find a definitive answer (if one exists). I had an MOT last week which the Bongo passed with 2 very minor advisories. It did however need 2 new track rod ends which were duly fitted. Since then there has been a ...
I have searched what seems like all of the Internet and also on here but can't find a definitive answer (if one exists). I had an MOT last week which the Bongo passed with 2 very minor advisories. It did however need 2 new track rod ends which were duly fitted. Since then there has been a ...
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 9:11 am
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Bodywork issues
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1287
Re: Bodywork issues
Thanks Ian. I will contact them and see what they come back with. 

- Sun Oct 06, 2019 12:35 pm
- Forum: Bongo Chat
- Topic: Bodywork issues
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1287
Bodywork issues
Hi everybody
My first foray into Bongo ownership. Picked up my 1997 last week (low kms @ 97k). Mechanically sound but the bodywork is cosmetically challenged.
Trying to buff the paintwork to get it reasonably presentable. Discovered a dent with cracked paint. Rubbed it back to discover that there ...
My first foray into Bongo ownership. Picked up my 1997 last week (low kms @ 97k). Mechanically sound but the bodywork is cosmetically challenged.
Trying to buff the paintwork to get it reasonably presentable. Discovered a dent with cracked paint. Rubbed it back to discover that there ...