where can i buy uprated strut top mounts??
06-01-2007, 09:51 AM
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I suggested Tony at Pumaspeed to have them put on his FRS, and the hendeling is even better than before. As he's lowered the car, the original sach and ford setup isn't as good as it was. But with the camber correctors, the handleing is better and the tyre wear is perfect...
Contact www.prosuspension.com in the states, as they only cost £80 for a whole set to your door, where in this country they range around £250!
Contact www.prosuspension.com in the states, as they only cost £80 for a whole set to your door, where in this country they range around £250!
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07-01-2007, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by COCHYN
I suggested Tony at Pumaspeed to have them put on his FRS, and the hendeling is even better than before. As he's lowered the car, the original sach and ford setup isn't as good as it was. But with the camber correctors, the handleing is better and the tyre wear is perfect...
Contact www.prosuspension.com in the states, as they only cost £80 for a whole set to your door, where in this country they range around £250!
Contact www.prosuspension.com in the states, as they only cost £80 for a whole set to your door, where in this country they range around £250!
07-01-2007, 09:25 PM
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16-01-2007, 08:06 PM
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Those SPC ones are fine if you want to risk damaging your shocks.
If you want something substantial and man enough for the job in hand, try these...
http://focus.c-f-m.com/browseproduct...for-Focus.html
If you want something substantial and man enough for the job in hand, try these...
http://focus.c-f-m.com/browseproduct...for-Focus.html
16-01-2007, 08:39 PM
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Check your facts pal, I've had 'em on for over 3 years with some serious track sessions. No complaints here.
Those one's you posted are just strengthened bushes, they don't adjust the camber.
Those one's you posted are just strengthened bushes, they don't adjust the camber.
16-01-2007, 08:47 PM
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COCHYNWrong, and the facts speak for themselves from members of Focaljet who have had issues.
http://forums.focaljet.com/suspensio...amber-kit.html
Have a look at LCR's website, you will see where it says "camber adjustment". Get your facts right
http://www.capaldiracing.com/store/product.aspx?id=600
Large slice of humble pie for Cochyn !
http://forums.focaljet.com/suspensio...amber-kit.html
Have a look at LCR's website, you will see where it says "camber adjustment". Get your facts right
http://www.capaldiracing.com/store/product.aspx?id=600
Large slice of humble pie for Cochyn !
16-01-2007, 09:01 PM
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EXCUSE ME??? Who the feck r u to come on here and slate parts that you know jack about!
Do urself a favour and find ur own opinion about parts AFTER you;ve used them, and not use other ppl's opinions as leverage...
Furthermore, no1 on focaljet has a powerful enough car to test them out properly...I however do, and several Focus RS owners that have used them have no issues with them...
Those LCR parts look shite, and well over priced! They don't rotate, therefore are pretty useless!
Do urself a favour and find ur own opinion about parts AFTER you;ve used them, and not use other ppl's opinions as leverage...
Furthermore, no1 on focaljet has a powerful enough car to test them out properly...I however do, and several Focus RS owners that have used them have no issues with them...
Those LCR parts look shite, and well over priced! They don't rotate, therefore are pretty useless!
17-01-2007, 12:16 AM
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COCHYN
Actually sunshine, I have them already but chose not to use them after seeing the "quality" of them. I was then pointed to the focaljet topic by Oscar Jackson
As for your attitude in your reply, I think it is not in keeping with how posts should be made on this forum.
I am not your "pal" !
Actually sunshine, I have them already but chose not to use them after seeing the "quality" of them. I was then pointed to the focaljet topic by Oscar Jackson
As for your attitude in your reply, I think it is not in keeping with how posts should be made on this forum.
I am not your "pal" !
17-01-2007, 12:54 AM
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Calm down.........
Can I act as a mediator and offer my experience ?
1) I've not physically seen the LCR mounts, but as a company they have a very good reputation in the USA. Mounts don't have to rotate to adjust camber. In fact if they do they adjust the caster as well. The LCR mounts, if you look at them, rather than being eccentric, actually slide, so adjust only the camber. I must admit I can't remember whether the minor alignment for the strut rod is by rubber mount or spherical bearing.
2) I used SPC front mounts for a couple of years. Without increasing the opening in the turret, it was very difficult to access and loosen/tighten the strut rod nut for adjustment. The two eccentric plates, being thicker than a standard mount, result in only just enough thread to engage fully in the nut. In fact, especially with after-market adjustable struts, the locking element of the nut engagement is suspect. Under the mount, instead of the bumpstop sitting on a 360 base, it only touches along about 120. This. on a lowered vehicle used on the road, leads to rapid wear and destruction of the gaiter and bumpstop (even using ST170 or poly bumpstops). All these problems lead to an unreliable mounting of the strut rod and even its failure - my actual experience.
3) ESP (and TAS before them....) were supplying spherical bearing top mounts. I don't know what instructions came with them, mine as surplus stock (?) through Ebay had none (and no response from ESP to queries). The base of these mounts were not machined with a location shoulder for the spring retainer bearing. The shouldered plain spacer and nut for mounting the strut rod into the bearing were too long and unsuitable for top adjustable struts. The small 'bulge' of the top of the turret has to be completely removed to provide a hole big enough to accommodate the bearing housing. Whist the rest of the machining is done, I've not completed this 'angle grinder' task, so can't comment on the actual performance without any rubber in the mount.
I have also fitted, though, tubular (seamless, cold drawn) lower arms. These, with rod-end bearings, are another way of providing camber adjustment and compliment the upper spherical mounts (when I finally get them in). Yes I know there were reported problems with these Steeda (ne FC) arms, but no problems after 3 months use (yet).
I've tried to be factual in this post and not give opinion except based on actual experience, unless noted.
So as I said, please calm down. I'm spending more time here because I thought it was more mature than other forum. I'd hate to have to move again.
Martin
Can I act as a mediator and offer my experience ?
1) I've not physically seen the LCR mounts, but as a company they have a very good reputation in the USA. Mounts don't have to rotate to adjust camber. In fact if they do they adjust the caster as well. The LCR mounts, if you look at them, rather than being eccentric, actually slide, so adjust only the camber. I must admit I can't remember whether the minor alignment for the strut rod is by rubber mount or spherical bearing.
2) I used SPC front mounts for a couple of years. Without increasing the opening in the turret, it was very difficult to access and loosen/tighten the strut rod nut for adjustment. The two eccentric plates, being thicker than a standard mount, result in only just enough thread to engage fully in the nut. In fact, especially with after-market adjustable struts, the locking element of the nut engagement is suspect. Under the mount, instead of the bumpstop sitting on a 360 base, it only touches along about 120. This. on a lowered vehicle used on the road, leads to rapid wear and destruction of the gaiter and bumpstop (even using ST170 or poly bumpstops). All these problems lead to an unreliable mounting of the strut rod and even its failure - my actual experience.
3) ESP (and TAS before them....) were supplying spherical bearing top mounts. I don't know what instructions came with them, mine as surplus stock (?) through Ebay had none (and no response from ESP to queries). The base of these mounts were not machined with a location shoulder for the spring retainer bearing. The shouldered plain spacer and nut for mounting the strut rod into the bearing were too long and unsuitable for top adjustable struts. The small 'bulge' of the top of the turret has to be completely removed to provide a hole big enough to accommodate the bearing housing. Whist the rest of the machining is done, I've not completed this 'angle grinder' task, so can't comment on the actual performance without any rubber in the mount.
I have also fitted, though, tubular (seamless, cold drawn) lower arms. These, with rod-end bearings, are another way of providing camber adjustment and compliment the upper spherical mounts (when I finally get them in). Yes I know there were reported problems with these Steeda (ne FC) arms, but no problems after 3 months use (yet).
I've tried to be factual in this post and not give opinion except based on actual experience, unless noted.
So as I said, please calm down. I'm spending more time here because I thought it was more mature than other forum. I'd hate to have to move again.
Martin
17-01-2007, 07:59 PM
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Ian,
Sadly, none at the moment. Only a complete, partially dismantled cylinder head, 2 flywheels (std & alloy), clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, frt knuckles/hubs, etc.
Got a complete (dismantled) Focus RS engine, turbos, exhaust manifolds and front pipes/cats, CGI block, gearbox and few more bits as well.
Still got the wife and my Focus Estate though
Martin
Sadly, none at the moment. Only a complete, partially dismantled cylinder head, 2 flywheels (std & alloy), clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, frt knuckles/hubs, etc.
Got a complete (dismantled) Focus RS engine, turbos, exhaust manifolds and front pipes/cats, CGI block, gearbox and few more bits as well.
Still got the wife and my Focus Estate though
Martin
17-01-2007, 08:07 PM
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Hi Dan, hows your Fiesta doing ? 
Great thanks, bit of a track toy now
Due for some lairy cams and a remap soon too. 
See you at many shows I guess Ian! Hope car is well.
17-01-2007, 08:08 PM
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Yeah, should see each other during the year no doubt.
Evilbat is currently at Torque of the Devil awaiting engine re-build and some other "upgrades"
Evilbat is currently at Torque of the Devil awaiting engine re-build and some other "upgrades"
17-01-2007, 08:45 PM
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