[GDTourer]

Hi folks,

First time poster on here, I have a MY13 CRDi Tourer Manual which has been the best car I've ever owned. I'm a sales rep and have clocked up 90,000k's in less than 2 years and have done a reasonable amount of towing, with only two real issues so far:

The shocks are getting progressively saggier and worse to drive on. Pedders have confirmed that they are on the way out after a safety check. The car gets loaded up a bit and does lots of country driving, and I can feel the difference in the shock performance to the point where it has become annoying to drive. They won't replace them under warranty unless they're leaking or making noises, and I can only find OEM shocks which are likely hideously expensive - does anyone know of any aftermarker options for this model?

Rear suspension in these has been an issue for reps - there is a company in Adelaide that uses them with ladders on roof racks etc, and they all look slammed in the back and the company has evidently complained to Hyundai about how soft the multi-link rear is on these.

I've also experienced a clunk in the front left which has gotten progressively worse since around 40k kms, however service managers claim they can't hear it - even when I take them for a drive. The noise has now gotten bad enough that only a deaf person wouldn't hear it, so hopefully this will be addressed under warranty at next service in a week or two.

If anyone has any suggestions regarding shocks and / or has experience with any of these issues, I'd appreciate any help!

[CraigB]

Shocks aren't hard to find, even good old Monroe make them for Hyundai http://www.monroe.com.au/trade-corner/catalogue-search.html?search_type=make_model_year&cat_make=HYUNDAI&cat_model=i30&cat_year=2013

[Dazzler]

Hi "GD Tourer",

My wife drives a 2014 petrol tourer but hopefully due to low annual mileage (7,000kms) and few heavy loads, hopefully we won't have that problem. 

Hadn't heard of it before, but not doubting you. 

Craig, Not sure that includes the tourer. Wagon looks more like the CW 2.0 litre...

[GDTourer]

Thanks CraigB, but unfortunately like everyone else I've found they only make products for the first series i30 and not the current generation.

And Dazzler that is low k's! I've driven around Tassie and your roads are way better than here in SA, I love driving there!

I'm stuck in a dumb predicament: The shocks are worn and the car is within warranty, but the dealer won't replace them.

** Interestingly, nowhere in ANY of the owners manual, maintenance booklets or any of the literature that came with the car does it mention Shock Absorbers...ANYWHERE!! Are they magic invisible shocks that just last forever? Do they figure they will just outlast the 5 year / unlimited km warranty period without need for replacement? Are they suggesting these are some sort of Everlasting gob-shockers?

Aside from all that; for a car that has been on the market for over 2 years in Australia, it seems silly that I can only buy the standard (expensive) genuine Hyundai shocks.

[rustynutz]

Craig, Not sure that includes the tourer. Wagon looks more like the CW 2.0 litre...

It does say Gen 2, Daz....

In the "cattledog" it shows the same shockies fitting both Gen 1 & Gen 2 Hatches & Wagons anyhow...

[GDTourer]

Rustynutz I'll give them a call, but I would say the multi-link shocks on the Tourer would be different to the torsion bar shocks on the hatch. Will check it out though, it's my best chance at the moment!

[rustynutz]

Cheers....Good luck! 

[CraigB]

Craig, Not sure that includes the tourer. Wagon looks more like the CW 2.0 litre...

Says 2nd generation S/Wagon

[Dazzler]

Craig, Not sure that includes the tourer. Wagon looks more like the CW 2.0 litre...

Says 2nd generation S/Wagon

They say that, but model description and engines listed doesn't seem to tally. Hopefully a phone call will help clarify. 

[Asterix]

You need better springs, not shocks. I've used these in my previous car, Nissan and also i my present 2008 i30, they make an incredible difference when towing or loading the car.

They're much used around here especially on i30 / i40 as they have very soft rear suspension.

Auxiliary-Springs | MAD Tooling

These are the ones that fit your car:  HV-373148

[Surferdude]

I agree.  It's the springs that carry the load.
Also, in Australia,  try a Lovells Springs agent.

[CraigB]

I agree.  It's the springs that carry the load.
Also, in Australia,  try a Lovells Springs agent.

Only one company does springs to fit the Euro models and that's Eibach.

If I was looking at carrying loads then possibly a gas riser shockie might be better.

[Surferdude]

I agree.  It's the springs that carry the load.
Also, in Australia,  try a Lovells Springs agent.

Only one company does springs to fit the Euro models and that's Eibach.

If I was looking at carrying loads then possibly a gas riser shockie might be better.

Used to be you'd give them your spring,  tell them how much difference in ride height you wanted and they'd knock them out. Bloody progress.   

[CraigB]

Used to be you'd give them your spring,  tell them how much difference in ride height you wanted and they'd knock them out. Bloody progress.   

I'm not sure whether that's possible nowadays , If there's no listing on the computer screen in front of them no one seems to be able to do anything anymore

It might be possible to get raised spring pads though but you'd only get an extra 10mm.

[Doggie 1]

 

I posted a couple of months back that my GD hatch is feeling worn in the shock department.
It has now done 160,000 kms and they just feel hard and the car bounces around over bumps that didn't used to worry it.
I was going to chase some new ones up but haven't done it yet.

[rustynutz]

I posted a couple of months back that my GD hatch is feeling worn in the shock department.
It has now done 160,000 kms and they just feel hard and the car bounces around over bumps that didn't used to worry it.
I was going to chase some new ones up but haven't done it yet.

Here you go, Dave... 

Monroe Original GAS Shock Absorber G1094 Fits Hyundai I30 1 6 FD 1 6 Crdi | eBay

KYB Rear Excel G Shock Absorber Pair 349084 Fits Hyundai I30 1 6 FD 1 6 CRD | eBay

[Doggie 1]

It says FD but the years incorporate GD production too.

[rustynutz]

If you scroll down the eBay page you'll see it does actually mention the GD... 

[Asterix]

Let me show you the difference:

I bought my car with 125.000 km on the odo, then changed the rear springs to these MAD springs.

The blue one is the MAD the other one the original Hy spring. As you can see the MAD spring is a bit shorter, but when mounted with the MAD the rear of the car is 2 cm higher unloaded, measured as in pic 2.

When loading the car with 4 adults and a full boot and 65 kg on the towball, the rear suspension sets a lot less with the MAD springs.

[Dazzler]

No wonder they are called Mad (shorter than original, but sit higher!) 

[The Gonz]

That just means they compress less, giving a firmer ride.

[Dazzler]

That just means they compress less, giving a firmer ride.

I knew that! I was  just getting in touch with my feminine side!