Problem with OEM shocks

[h_zee13]

Just recently my left front shock is making some kind of noise....as if it was blown

I guess I need to change them....
I've had pro-kits installed since last summer and my car has 72XXXkm now

I was thinking of getting koni yellows....anyone here knows where I could find some not too expensive?

[h_zee13]

anyone?

[Lloyd]

Are you sure it's not your link kit ?
If it's your left front shock, change just your 2 front shock

koni yellows, I don't know where you find that.
Do you check for KYB ? You are not alone with this problem check that on http://www.mazda3quebec.com/forumsv3/showthread.php?t=859

[roge]

If you are absolutely sure it's the shocks, contact Yanick: yanick_tecniaa@videotron.ca

Koni's are good. But like Lloyd says the KYB will do the job for much less.

But at 72000km I doubt it could be the shocks.

[Jeff23spl]

shock are weak on M3 but links are weaker. Look at links and shock top plate bearing first and after if you see oil leak on the shock cartrige, it mean that you need new ones.

Koni yellow are very good ones but a bit more for cornering pleasure than daily driving. KYB oem grade is good also.

I ride koni and love them. I increase the valve for track days and reduce it for vacation ride....Lifetime warranty:)

I bought them from Yanick and i got a great service for a great price but it was a year clearance so ask him if he still has some.

[h_zee13]

thanks guys...I actually brought my car to the dealer for some repairs on the power steering and when I got my car back, it was making that noise
I don't know how i can prove to the dealer that it was them who did something wrong....oh well I'm gonna go check it out and see if its the links

Oh by the way, do you think the link kit is covered under warranty?

[Lloyd]

it's not warrantly. For your link kit choose " Moog " if you keep your car for a long time because lifetime warranty. ( garantie a vie )

[Jeff23spl]

If the noise happened just after repair, something may be loose somewhere. Make sure to get that inspected as soon as possible....