Cosworth Top Mount Options

Sonic Boom · 08-02-2010, 05:08 PM

I'm about to fit some new Top Mounts but not sure what to go for i've got 3 options:

1. Fixed Top Mount: £85

Looks like a straight forward fit and forget

2. Adjustable Top Mount: £110

This is probably what I'll end up fitting but it looks like a right mission to adjust. Do you have to unbolt it a rotate everytime you want to change? Plus where are bolts going to go? Through the strut tops?

3. R&B Adjustable Top Mounts: £440

These look very close to what are fitted to my mates S14 but cost a fraction of the price (£60) Ideally I like to fit these but not sure if I can justify the price.

So what do you think guys anyone fitted any of the above, will also be fitting some adjustable bottom arms at the same time and finally get it corner weighted at Power Station.
Cheers Rich

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RONNIE AMIS · 08-02-2010, 05:21 PM

i'm getting the adjustable top mounts number 2,
not sure how they adjust to be honest but a lot of people rate them,

as for the r&b ones they look very nice, but i know what you mean about the price,

your mates s14 one's would they work?

bad boy rs · 08-02-2010, 05:43 PM

do you have to cut the turret for the top 2 ?

RONNIE AMIS · 08-02-2010, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad boy rs

do you have to cut the turret for the top 2 ?

no mate, no cutting needed, they bolt through the turret

Sonic Boom · 08-02-2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RONNIE AMIS

i'm getting the adjustable top mounts number 2,
not sure how they adjust to be honest but a lot of people rate them,

as for the r&b ones they look very nice, but i know what you mean about the price,

your mates s14 one's would they work?

These are the ones my mates got:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NISSAN-S13-S14...item3358ea50c7
Rich

tabetha · 08-02-2010, 06:15 PM

Think I'd go for those your mate has, even though they only adjust camber not castor as well.
tabetha

Sonic Boom · 08-02-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabetha

Think I'd go for those your mate has, even though they only adjust camber not castor as well.
tabetha

Would these fit a Cossie though? They are for a Nissian S14 200 SX
Rich

RONNIE AMIS · 08-02-2010, 07:00 PM

as long as it fits in the turret then i cant see it being a problem, they look good for the money,

why cant we get anything well priced like them for the cosworths? lol

-beefy- · 08-02-2010, 07:00 PM

or possably a 4th option fella,

currently having some sets of these made,

pic below shows a turret with top removed , but im pretty sure you can fit them without major mods,

however i will be doing the same to my turrets ,

dro me a pm for details,

beef

-beefy- · 08-02-2010, 07:02 PM

lol note the top pic is the top mount upside down ,

beef

RONNIE AMIS · 08-02-2010, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -beefy-

or possably a 4th option fella,

currently having some sets of these made,

pic below shows a turret with top removed , but im pretty sure you can fit them without major mods,

however i will be doing the same to my turrets ,

dro me a pm for details,

beef

ooooh me likey! tell me more

RONNIE AMIS · 08-02-2010, 07:12 PM

these one's might have more of a chance of fitting

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E36-3-SERI...item3efc95cd3d

-beefy- · 08-02-2010, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RONNIE AMIS

ooooh me likey! tell me more

as you can see from the pic ron , the plate has a machined hole in the center slot so in that position it acts like a fixed rotateable style top mount ,but then you have the other adjustment at the turn of two allens ,

there being machined out of billet as we speak ,

just wating on a price atm as they guys still working out the mill time and costings,

the ones pictured are dougs , iirc he payed 140 second hand ,

as soon as i knwo ill let you know mate ,

beef

RONNIE AMIS · 08-02-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -beefy-

as you can see from the pic ron , the plate has a machined hole in the center slot so in that position it acts like a fixed rotateable style top mount ,but then you have the other adjustment at the turn of two allens ,

there being machined out of billet as we speak ,

just wating on a price atm as they guys still working out the mill time and costings,

the ones pictured are dougs , iirc he payed 140 second hand ,

as soon as i knwo ill let you know mate ,

beef

yeah i know,,,,, he beat me to them

keep me posted mate

miller3 · 08-02-2010, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RONNIE AMIS

yeah i know,,,,, he beat me to them

keep me posted mate

Good work beef

your guy take long will he?

zetaboostboy522bhp · 08-02-2010, 07:55 PM

theres these on ebay for a mk2 escort but i dont see why they wouldnt fit in the cossie turrets , £150 a pair

or these genuine wrc items

which i will be using on my car and i also will be having some machined up as they are £265 each and i need 4

tabetha · 08-02-2010, 07:59 PM

I think the rip off prices of some is because they have the cossie tax included!!
tabetha

-beefy- · 08-02-2010, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miller3

Good work beef

your guy take long will he?

i dont think so fella, i know hes got alot on atm ,

dropped him a message , sure heel come bk to me soon ,

lol ill have them back and fitted in mine before yours gets to primer lol

beef

RONNIE AMIS · 08-02-2010, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabetha

I think the rip off prices of some is because they have the cossie tax included!!
tabetha

definately mate! them bmw one's in my ebay link are cheap as chips! just need to find out if bmw suspension turrets are the same size as sierra one's and i'll be getting them if so

Sonic Boom · 08-02-2010, 11:00 PM

So as along as the outside diameter of the top mount fits in the underside of the turret your on to a winner?
Cheers Rich

RONNIE AMIS · 08-02-2010, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic Boom

So as along as the outside diameter of the top mount fits in the underside of the turret your on to a winner?
Cheers Rich

as far as i understand mate yes,

i have emailed that guy on ebay and asked for dimensions on the bmw one's, their really well priced imo

Sonic Boom · 08-02-2010, 11:16 PM

Anyone got any photos of the above top mounts fitted (engine bay shot)
Cheers Rich

Sonic Boom · 08-02-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RONNIE AMIS

as far as i understand mate yes,

i have emailed that guy on ebay and asked for dimensions on the bmw one's, their really well priced imo

Nice one mate can you post them up on here when he e-mails you back?
Cheers Rich

tabetha · 09-02-2010, 08:19 AM

Yes as said please post the dimensions up when you've found out, thanks.
tabetha

RONNIE AMIS · 09-02-2010, 08:27 AM

will do lads,

cheers

Paul_RS · 09-02-2010, 05:19 PM

I stock top mounts at the moment

and these i got from Ronnie

Going to use the second set as it avoids having to drill the strut tops

RONNIE AMIS · 09-02-2010, 05:22 PM

the guy got back to me and said he hasn't got anymore.

Sonic Boom · 09-02-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RONNIE AMIS

the guy got back to me and said he hasn't got anymore.

He just put another set up 22 minutes ago.
Rich

rinus_2005 · 09-02-2010, 07:59 PM

the r&b's look like some proper intrax items?
http://www.intraxracing.nl/?cat=prod..._Weldingplates

RONNIE AMIS · 09-02-2010, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonic Boom

He just put another set up 22 minutes ago.
Rich

has he?/

i've messaged him again just incase their was some confusion

Sonic Boom · 10-02-2010, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RONNIE AMIS

has he?/

i've messaged him again just incase their was some confusion

Yup here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Rich

Sonic Boom · 10-02-2010, 05:27 PM

Anyone out of interest have the internal turret dimensions?
Cheers Rich

08-02-2010, 05:21 PM	#2
RONNIE AMIS PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (10) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,368	i'm getting the adjustable top mounts number 2, not sure how they adjust to be honest but a lot of people rate them, as for the r&b ones they look very nice, but i know what you mean about the price, your mates s14 one's would they work? __________________ gs motosport 07940181847 carbon delight.co.uk www.carboncosworth.com

08-02-2010, 05:43 PM	#3
bad boy rs PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: watFORD Posts: 2,948	do you have to cut the turret for the top 2 ? __________________ watFORD bad boys!

08-02-2010, 07:00 PM	#8
RONNIE AMIS PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (10) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,368	as long as it fits in the turret then i cant see it being a problem, they look good for the money, why cant we get anything well priced like them for the cosworths? lol __________________ gs motosport 07940181847 carbon delight.co.uk www.carboncosworth.com

08-02-2010, 07:00 PM	#9
-beefy- formerly beefy-rst-2 Trader Score: (5) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cleveland rsoc Posts: 5,591	or possably a 4th option fella, currently having some sets of these made, pic below shows a turret with top removed , but im pretty sure you can fit them without major mods, however i will be doing the same to my turrets , dro me a pm for details, beef __________________ new sig under construction series one cosworth " built not bought !!!" founder of the parmo apprcieation scoceity ... Quote: Originally Posted by Will @ M Developments Honestly, a roller T4 like wennys would suit your needs perfectly. If it did blowjobs and made parmos you'd need nothing else in life

08-02-2010, 07:02 PM	#10
-beefy- formerly beefy-rst-2 Trader Score: (5) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cleveland rsoc Posts: 5,591	lol note the top pic is the top mount upside down , beef __________________ new sig under construction series one cosworth " built not bought !!!" founder of the parmo apprcieation scoceity ... Quote: Originally Posted by Will @ M Developments Honestly, a roller T4 like wennys would suit your needs perfectly. If it did blowjobs and made parmos you'd need nothing else in life

08-02-2010, 06:15 PM	#6
tabetha 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 17,362	Think I'd go for those your mate has, even though they only adjust camber not castor as well. tabetha

08-02-2010, 07:12 PM	#12
RONNIE AMIS PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (10) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,368	these one's might have more of a chance of fitting http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E36-3-SERI...item3efc95cd3d __________________ gs motosport 07940181847 carbon delight.co.uk www.carboncosworth.com

08-02-2010, 07:55 PM	#16
zetaboostboy522bhp Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: derby Posts: 780	theres these on ebay for a mk2 escort but i dont see why they wouldnt fit in the cossie turrets , £150 a pair or these genuine wrc items which i will be using on my car and i also will be having some machined up as they are £265 each and i need 4

08-02-2010, 07:59 PM	#17
tabetha 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 17,362	I think the rip off prices of some is because they have the cossie tax included!! tabetha

08-02-2010, 11:00 PM	#20
Sonic Boom Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Solihull near Birmingham Posts: 1,527	So as along as the outside diameter of the top mount fits in the underside of the turret your on to a winner? Cheers Rich __________________ The Cossie isn't in the Garage because it's Broke, its because I am! Speed Doesn't Kill, It's not being able to Stop in Time!

08-02-2010, 11:16 PM	#22
Sonic Boom Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Solihull near Birmingham Posts: 1,527	Anyone got any photos of the above top mounts fitted (engine bay shot) Cheers Rich __________________ The Cossie isn't in the Garage because it's Broke, its because I am! Speed Doesn't Kill, It's not being able to Stop in Time!

09-02-2010, 08:19 AM	#24
tabetha 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk Posts: 17,362	Yes as said please post the dimensions up when you've found out, thanks. tabetha

09-02-2010, 08:27 AM	#25
RONNIE AMIS PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (10) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,368	will do lads, cheers __________________ gs motosport 07940181847 carbon delight.co.uk www.carboncosworth.com

09-02-2010, 05:19 PM	#26
Paul_RS PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (4) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangor, Northern Ireland Posts: 4,869	I stock top mounts at the moment and these i got from Ronnie Going to use the second set as it avoids having to drill the strut tops __________________ RS 500 Inlet, RS 500 intercooler, RS 500 airbox, BD14 inlet cam, T35 .63, ATB thickwall front diff, BARA box, SCS beam, APs, 55lb's, MSD chip, wasted spark and LC - Still a shitty Ford though Last edited by Paul_RS; 09-02-2010 at 05:21 PM.

09-02-2010, 05:22 PM	#27
RONNIE AMIS PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (10) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,368	the guy got back to me and said he hasn't got anymore. __________________ gs motosport 07940181847 carbon delight.co.uk www.carboncosworth.com

09-02-2010, 07:59 PM	#29
rinus_2005 PassionFord Regular Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 445	the r&b's look like some proper intrax items? http://www.intraxracing.nl/?cat=prod..._Weldingplates __________________

10-02-2010, 05:27 PM	#32
Sonic Boom Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Solihull near Birmingham Posts: 1,527	Anyone out of interest have the internal turret dimensions? Cheers Rich __________________ The Cossie isn't in the Garage because it's Broke, its because I am! Speed Doesn't Kill, It's not being able to Stop in Time!

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