compbrake top mounts

[rob_clio197rs]

just purchased these from kam racing, should be any thing which goes between the mount and the body to protect it from scratching it when tightened up? also whats the order the parts go together? pretty please

 

[Sym0n]

Work from left to right, space between the O rings is where the turret would be; or search for the diagram someone made. I spoke to Compbrake and they said that the "washer" is not needed and no longer supplied but the "O rings" are. Someone on here said you can get them from B&Q, I tried two different stores and a plumbers merchant and couldn't find the right size...so gave up and bent over for Compbrake to get some.

If you ordered from Kam I'd contact them directly and ask for them to hook you up with the O rings.

 

[Gray]

Work from left to right, space between the O rings is where the turret would be; or search for the diagram someone made. I spoke to Compbrake and they said that the "washer" is not needed and no longer supplied but the "O rings" are. Someone on here said you can get them from B&Q, I tried two different stores and a plumbers merchant and couldn't find the right size...so gave up and bent over for GRAY to get some.

If you ordered from Kam I'd contact them directly and ask for them to hook you up with the O rings.

 

[rob_clio197rs]

thats fantastic cheers mate, i definatly didnt get those o-rings. will ring them 2moro and see if they have any to send out, wont the orings just get chewed up or break when tightened up?

 

[sideways danny]

yes, they'll get ruined first time you tighten against them. Worst design of top mount available for the clio

 

[172Ben]

As above, there not the best. You dont get the o rings in the kit as there not strictly needed.

 

[rob_clio197rs]

yes, they'll get ruined first time you tighten against them. Worst design of top mount available for the clio

:dapprove: not exactly what i wanted to hear but i respect your honesty lol. theres got to be sumthin else i could use, its the top part im most worried about, isnt there any other sort of gasket i could use?

 

[Sym0n]

Worst design of top mount available for the clio

Bit harsh, I'd say the OEM design is the worst lol.

 

[rob_clio197rs]

problem solved!! didnt bother ringing for the o-rings i just took a few oil filter seals from used filters at work and they are a perfect fit and alot thicker than the ones in the pic above

 

[sideways danny]

Bit harsh, I'd say the OEM design is the worst lol.

i disagree

 

[fil_b]

how u getting on bud??

 

[Yellow Dave]

Compbrake mounts made a huge improvement over the OE top mounts! Yes they're not as good as the Mark Fish/ AST mounts but they don't require drilling holes in the strut top or full aligning check.

I fitted them with both rubber o'rings and washers, and unless you're a butcher, or simply rushing it, it's not particularly difficult to get them done up tight without chewing them up, just takes time to make sure they stay in the right place. Then once they're tight and in place you can torque them up properly

 

[rob_clio197rs]

Compbrake mounts made a huge improvement over the OE top mounts! Yes they're not as good as the Mark Fish/ AST mounts but they don't require drilling holes in the strut top or full aligning check.

I fitted them with both rubber o'rings and washers, and unless you're a butcher, or simply rushing it, it's not particularly difficult to get them done up tight without chewing them up, just takes time to make sure they stay in the right place. Then once they're tight and in place you can torque them up properly

confidence booster, cheers mate. i was beginning to think i had made a bad decision. just waiting on coilovers now and im done

 

[172Ben]

IMO the standard O/E mounts were better than my compbrake ones. They dont fit into the hole properly so still move. For the price though there ok.

And ideally you will need to get the tracking etc checked once fitted.

 

[fil_b]

will be round when there on rob

they work well when u get ur bilsteins

 

[Yellow Dave]

IMO the standard O/E mounts were better than my compbrake ones. They dont fit into the hole properly so still move. For the price though there ok.

And ideally you will need to get the tracking etc checked once fitted.

Position the top mount with the rubber o-ring around the threads and as you place it in the strut top make sure it sits centrally to take up any gap there is between the strut and top mount.

Mine only moved in the 1st month of them being fitted, checked the lock ring was tight every weekend and after that no movement. Had the checking done as soon as they were fitted, then again about 2 months later with minimal movement and recently had it checked again with no movement.

 

[rob_clio197rs]

Position the top mount with the rubber o-ring around the threads and as you place it in the strut top make sure it sits centrally to take up any gap there is between the strut and top mount.

Mine only moved in the 1st month of them being fitted, checked the lock ring was tight every weekend and after that no movement. Had the checking done as soon as they were fitted, then again about 2 months later with minimal movement and recently had it checked again with no movement.

where did you get a c spanner from to tighten the nut and what size is it?

 

[Yellow Dave]

Don't know what size, I'd have to measure it.

Friends had an assortment of C-spanners from previous coilovers so borrowed one that fitted the top lock ring.

 

[Martin_172]

ive got a set on mine, there balls, cant wait to get them off and get something else on

 

[172Ben]

Position the top mount with the rubber o-ring around the threads and as you place it in the strut top make sure it sits centrally to take up any gap there is between the strut and top mount.

Mine only moved in the 1st month of them being fitted, checked the lock ring was tight every weekend and after that no movement. Had the checking done as soon as they were fitted, then again about 2 months later with minimal movement and recently had it checked again with no movement.

And you think by placing a think bit of rubber there, thats going to stop a 1ton car moving and twisting the suspension and top mount? Nope!

They dont fit in the hole, and nothing really will change that.

 

[sideways danny]

And you think by placing a think bit of rubber there, thats going to stop a 1ton car moving and twisting the suspension and top mount? Nope!

They dont fit in the hole, and nothing really will change that.

couldn't agree more

 

[Martin_172]

im fitting standard ones tomorrow untill i get something else