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Trivs_Tom
20-02-12, 05:06 PM
I've got some coilsprings im planning to fit to my loon asap, but a mate reckons i'll need new top mounts, since its a B reg. how true/important is this?
dc1984
20-02-12, 05:11 PM
what engine is in the car matey?
burgo
20-02-12, 06:25 PM
All nova top mounts are the same, your mate is a bellend
Trivs_Tom
21-02-12, 01:32 PM
its only a 1.0 dc, so not like it will be under much stress...
it was martin (bmw156) burgo lol :P
thanks guys!
General Baxter
21-02-12, 01:38 PM
you will only need the posh adjustable topmounts if you try and go lower then 10000000mm lower, but this is also not really needed, my loon ran about 110mm, with just the normal camber adjuster bolts, worked fine :)
Trivs_Tom
21-02-12, 01:46 PM
ok cool :) the coilies go 20-100mm, thinking of running them at around 65-70, so i have some compression left in them :P
mk1nova_rich
21-02-12, 06:10 PM
I thought it depended on the design of the coilover whether you can use OEM top mounts or concentric/eccentric mounts?!!
burgo
21-02-12, 06:55 PM
if you really want to change the top mounts use mk3 astra ones. dervy proved it gives you an inch of drop
Iain
21-02-12, 06:58 PM
I thought it depended on the design of the coilover whether you can use OEM top mounts or concentric/eccentric mounts?!!

Me too, wasn't aware of you being able to run the alloy topmounts on standard strut/spring setups due to the size and clearance.

Maybe he means fit new ones cos the old ones will be knackered? I'd assess their condition when they're off instead of fitting some for no reason
dc1984
21-02-12, 07:17 PM
i got my solid top mounts from compbrake buddy, think they were around £100
_Jake
24-02-12, 10:12 PM
if you really want to change the top mounts use mk3 astra ones. dervy proved it gives you an inch of drop
Anymore info on this? soon putting my lowering springs & shocks on and will be using new top mounts, more low the better!
Trivs_Tom
25-02-12, 12:50 PM
tbh i average 5000miles a year and my loon has 61000 miles on it, so the top mounts should be ok for the job..
not keen on spending another £100 if i dont have to!
Yes Jake!
Edd
25-02-12, 09:59 PM
if you really want to change the top mounts use mk3 astra ones. dervy proved it gives you an inch of drop

Really? Any pics anywhere? Very interesting if that works
burgo
25-02-12, 11:48 PM
You have to make the hole a but bigger but that doesnt hurt

http://www.pngclub.com/forum/showthread.php?176483-4-door-loon-hmmm/page10
Trivs_Tom
02-03-12, 04:58 PM
Coiles fitted on the front :)
it was a bit of a b*tch getting the top mount off until i went and bought the right tools for the job!