Important! : Compbrake fixed top mounts!!!

1. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

   #1 26th April 2011, 14:11

   Anyone ever fitted any of these?
   
   
   
   Is the threaded brass bush supposed to bolt onto the shock absorber insert? Only mine doesnt, its too big. If I put the threaded bush in the top mount there isnt enough thread on the insert to bolt the original bolt back onto?!?!
   
   I've emailed Compbrake, but not sure when they'll reply, and I need to know now!
   
   HELP!
   
   Cheers babez xxx
2. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #2 26th April 2011, 19:05

   There intended mostorsport use only using dedicated coil overs that have the longer threaded shafts. Pug sport and Leda both used to sell these.
3. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

   #3 26th April 2011, 19:19

   ...nice how it doesnt tell you that in the advert.
   
   I've come up with a temporary solution anyway. Basically I've cut the shaped lip off the bush and inserted it into the joint, over my strut top. Then put a washer over the top.
   
   It holds the insert central and allows me to put the original bolt on back on so I'm happy.
   
   Cheers for the reply.
4. user_31637 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Isle of Man Posts: 9844 92 Eunos

   #4 26th April 2011, 19:25

   i was looking at these...so they aren't meant for standard struts?
5. Dave_P Established Member Joined: Dec 2010 Aberdeen Posts: 2129 Race: 106 Rallye 16v. Road: Mercedes Vito 120 CDI

   #5 26th April 2011, 21:44

   I got my insert (PSF tarmac) machined 10mm iirc and got the nut machined down a bit also, it all fits fine now... although i've chopped them down and had some one off bits made to increase castor but i cant show you any pics as its all top secret stuff.
6. JoshB Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Pontefract Posts: 4007 2010 E92 320i MSport

   #6 26th April 2011, 23:21

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jayyoung i was looking at these...so they aren't meant for standard struts?

   Looks like it bro... Shame Powerflex or the like dont like do top mounts, I think they'd make a killing personally if they aimed them at the "track" market.
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Dave_P I got my insert (PSF tarmac) machined 10mm iirc and got the nut machined down a bit also, it all fits fine now... although i've chopped them down and had some one off bits made to increase castor but i cant show you any pics as its all top secret stuff.

   What? In case 2 Scottish people see "what you've got". Jesus man, get a grip, this a saxo forum for saxo enthusiasts. If dont you want to contribute your knowledge then stop posting about how "good" your car is and start sharing your experiences, thats what a forum is all about. Not just for people to blaaart on about how good something is without telling people.