So I have had my set of SS-P for about a year and a half, and they are awesome the handling is amazing, but what im wondering is how long they last before losing there compression or going bad? And also to get other tC owners experiences.

 

over 4 years on my ssp, no issues so far. It would vary with use though

 

my rears are making noise. Has anyone run into this problem? Ive check all the bolts and everything is good. Sounds like its coming from my top mounts. Any ideas?

 

what kind of noise? clunking or squeaking sound? if there's nothing hitting and all are tight some grease might help in possible friction areas

 

Sorry I probably should have specified the noise. Its a clunking sound. Only on uneven streets. Its pretty much quite on smooth, paved roads and highways.

 

and to answer your question casey, it varies on how you drive and the road conditions but roughly i've seen people go almost 80k with no problems. i used to have basics and those blew on me in 35k miles. maybe i drove too hard and what not.

how many miles??? sounds like it could be blown

 

80K WOW that is a long time. did you slam them? what were the seting you used

 

usually the people who get that much mileage with their coils don't slam their cars

 

Yeah that what i was thinking, i have about an inch or so before i hit bottom.

 

Check the rubber eye ring bushing at the bottom of the rear coilovers. See if there is any cracks in the rubber or smash look. Also if you have a chance to remove the rear coilovers from the vehicle, after you disassemble the damper you can check for any leaks under the dust boot. If you have the SS-P kit, you can check the pillowball bearing by removing the uppermount from the assembled coilover and inserting you finger into bearing. The bearing should not have any up and down movement.