CoiloverConversion Help

1. VTSBRO Newbie Joined: May 2013 Somerset Posts: 24 VTS

   #1 28th December 2014, 21:42

   Hi all,
   
   I have trawled through hours of threads on coilover conversions, but can't see a definate answer, so can anyone tell me if the Rally Designs conversion kit is a straight fit with the standard top mount?
   
   Also, I have Bilstein group N's (Blue cap), so what spring free length do I need.
   
   Car is a VTS being used for tarmac rally, so fitting 225lb springs.
   
   Cheers
2. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #2 29th December 2014, 12:45

   You will need solid top mounts for the rally design kit
3. user_24390 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2

   #3 29th December 2014, 12:57

   Sexy_gt made a thread and it contains some really useful info. Have a search, shouldn't be to hard to find.
   
   Edit: http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=437439
4. VTSBRO Newbie Joined: May 2013 Somerset Posts: 24 VTS

   #4 30th December 2014, 07:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sam Sexy_gt made a thread and it contains some really useful info. Have a search, shouldn't be to hard to find. Edit: http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=437439

   That's an interesting read - thanks.
   
   So, Kev, if I fit your solid top mount with the Rally Design kit, will I need to modify it to fit with the Bilstein Grp N's or is it a straight fit?
   
   Does this sound right for my use as a starting point??
   7" 2.5 spring 200lb
   4" 2.5 helper spring 40lb
   
   Cheers
5. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #5 30th December 2014, 09:17

   I've never seen the Rally design kit but I dont see why there would be an issue.
6. user_24390 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2

   #6 30th December 2014, 22:07

   I run a similar setup, you need to machine the top spring pan that you get from Rally Design.
7. VTSBRO Newbie Joined: May 2013 Somerset Posts: 24 VTS

   #7 2nd January 2015, 19:49

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sam I run a similar setup, you need to machine the top spring pan that you get from Rally Design.

   Have you got standard top mounts or have you got solid ones?
8. Rallynavigator L-plater Joined: Jun 2013 Birmingham UK Posts: 99 2003 Saxo VTR 1998 Saxo VTS

   #8 2nd January 2015, 19:55

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sam I run a similar setup, you need to machine the top spring pan that you get from Rally Design.

   I used the rally design components when I made mine. I use the 10.5 springs @ 200lb. All I had to do is drill out the top seat to fit over the damper and all fitted well.
9. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #9 2nd January 2015, 19:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VTSBRO Have you got standard top mounts or have you got solid ones?

   
   I also would like to know
   
   
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10. Rallynavigator L-plater Joined: Jun 2013 Birmingham UK Posts: 99 2003 Saxo VTR 1998 Saxo VTS

    #10 2nd January 2015, 19:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jbrady72 I also would like to know Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    
    Std mounts.
11. user_24390 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2

    #11 2nd January 2015, 20:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by VTSBRO Have you got standard top mounts or have you got solid ones?

    Compbrake topmounts with Bilstien Gpr N dampners. The hole in the top spring pan was only 10mm (off the top of my head)
12. VTSBRO Newbie Joined: May 2013 Somerset Posts: 24 VTS

    #12 2nd January 2015, 20:10

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sam Compbrake topmounts with Bilstien Gpr N dampners. The hole in the top spring pan was only 10mm (off the top of my head)

    Are you using a solid top mount because you have to with grp n's?
    
    What do you use your car for?
13. user_24390 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2

    #13 2nd January 2015, 20:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by VTSBRO Are you using a solid top mount because you have to with grp n's? What do you use your car for?

    Mainly trackdays and taking the dog for a walk
    
    I dont think you have to use the Solid top with Gpn's but someone with more knowledge might be able to tell you otherwise.
14. VTSBRO Newbie Joined: May 2013 Somerset Posts: 24 VTS

    #14 2nd January 2015, 20:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Sam Mainly trackdays and taking the dog for a walk I dont think you have to use the Solid top with Gpn's but someone with more knowledge might be able to tell you otherwise.

    Ok cheers.
    
    How fast does your dog walk if you need a track car to keep up
15. user_24390 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 North Wales Posts: 5576 Fabia VRS PD130/ VTR Mk2

    #15 2nd January 2015, 20:23

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by VTSBRO Ok cheers. How fast does your dog walk if you need a track car to keep up

    haha im not putting a muddy dog in my car as the boot is full of prams and other baby related junk. so the passenger seat in the Saxo will do for a muddy dog