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Nic Barnes

posted on 22nd Dec 13 at 14:06

Been like it for about 8 years on one.


Edges 58

posted on 22nd Dec 13 at 13:09

quote:
Originally posted by dewismotorsport
quote:
Originally posted by Edges 58
I had compbrake eccentric ones on my XE corsa. You don't have to cut any of the strut tops if you fit the top mounts upside down on the strut, still works spot on that way too. Cant recommend them enough if you plan on tracking it!


Shouldn't fit them upside down as all the force of the damper is pushing on the circlip that holds the bearing in, should be fitted the other way so the force is pushing against the machined shoulder in the top mount itself


Completely see your point! But I know Nic Barnes runs his LET corsa with the mounts upside down and I did too.. Had no issues.


dewismotorsport

posted on 18th Dec 13 at 21:22

I just put the top mount in the hole and kept cutting until I could spin it a full 360 you don't have to do a full 360 as if it's a road car you only really need the adjustment to give it more castor or camber


craig55

posted on 17th Dec 13 at 21:51

What diametre did you cut them out to to get full adjustment


craig55

posted on 17th Dec 13 at 21:46

What diametre did you cut them out to to get full adjustment


dewismotorsport

posted on 17th Dec 13 at 21:39

quote:
Originally posted by Edges 58
I had compbrake eccentric ones on my XE corsa. You don't have to cut any of the strut tops if you fit the top mounts upside down on the strut, still works spot on that way too. Cant recommend them enough if you plan on tracking it!


Shouldn't fit them upside down as all the force of the damper is pushing on the circlip that holds the bearing in, should be fitted the other way so the force is pushing against the machined shoulder in the top mount itself


taylorboosh

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 22:38

Nor do mine


Nic Barnes

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 22:21

mine don't rattle at all.


Generation

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 21:45

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
Work warning - i dare you
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb271/corsabadboy/CC3BCFA5-6607-40E6-ABEE-130BB0FDD4D7.jpg

[Edited on 15-12-2013 by taylorboosh]




:lol:


taylorboosh

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 21:32

quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286
quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
Work warning - i dare you
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb271/corsabadboy/CC3BCFA5-6607-40E6-ABEE-130BB0FDD4D7.jpg

[Edited on 15-12-2013 by taylorboosh]


My Norton ran out today, so i'll give it a miss:lol:




Well its photobucket so not really any risk


Kyle T

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 19:04

Probably will be noisy, mine have got pillowball mounts and rears rattle but still not sure whether new mounts will sort it or if its just a feature of the design.

Fronts are fine presumably because of the load on them at all times.


Edges 58

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 18:17

I had compbrake eccentric ones on my XE corsa. You don't have to cut any of the strut tops if you fit the top mounts upside down on the strut, still works spot on that way too. Cant recommend them enough if you plan on tracking it!


daymoon

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 17:46

quote:
Originally posted by dewismotorsport
They make the front harder slightly due to them losing the rubber too bush. You'll need to cut the top of the strut top away if it's the econcentric type.

There is no requirement to strengthen the top of the turret.

Mine are from compbrake but I had to replace the bearings from new as it had play in it.

It will also lower the car by about 10-15mmas well due to it being a smaller unit compared to the standard set up


cheers mate!

The no rubber part makes sense!


SVM 286

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 17:44

quote:
Originally posted by taylorboosh
Work warning - i dare you
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb271/corsabadboy/CC3BCFA5-6607-40E6-ABEE-130BB0FDD4D7.jpg

[Edited on 15-12-2013 by taylorboosh]


My Norton ran out today, so i'll give it a miss:lol:


dewismotorsport

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 17:40

They make the front harder slightly due to them losing the rubber too bush. You'll need to cut the top of the strut top away if it's the econcentric type.

There is no requirement to strengthen the top of the turret.

Mine are from compbrake but I had to replace the bearings from new as it had play in it.

It will also lower the car by about 10-15mmas well due to it being a smaller unit compared to the standard set up


taylorboosh

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 16:28

Work warning - i dare you
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb271/corsabadboy/CC3BCFA5-6607-40E6-ABEE-130BB0FDD4D7.jpg

[Edited on 15-12-2013 by taylorboosh]


SVM 286

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 16:03

:lol::lol::lol:


taylorboosh

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 15:51

They are pretty epic tbh


SVM 286

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 15:10

You have testicles the size of pillows?!?!?! :!


And they are capable of repairing/replacing vehicle components?!?!?!?!?! :!:!


taylorboosh

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 15:04

I just whacked my pillow balls on , got it aligned and then jobs a good un


daymoon

posted on 15th Dec 13 at 14:41

In need to get some adjustable top mounts really for front (and coilovers)

What are people's experience with solid top mounts? and what does pillow top mount means?

Also was told that "i would add much stress to chassis and have to strengthen it? :s

I am n00b at this as you can tell :lol: