Turret or Strut mounts

Underdog · Postby **Underdog** » 03 Feb 2009 20:00

My upcoming project of installing the poly bushes has me thinking about something. The poly bushes should tighten things up down below but has anyone considered how much deflection there is in the stock rubber strut mountings? I have a new set I got from Rimmer years ago, as a may as well, when ordering some other parts. Wonder if they would be an improvement over the originals?

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Beans · Postby **Beans** » 03 Feb 2009 21:12

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1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)
1981 TR7 DHC (not very well known yet, but back on the road)
Also a 1980 TR7 DHC, 1980 TR7 DHC FI, 1981 TR7 FHC
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moestr7v8 · Postby **moestr7v8** » 04 Feb 2009 01:03

That looks great Beans, is that special to the coilovers set up,if not could you tell us where you get it from.
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Dave Dyer · Postby **Dave Dyer** » 04 Feb 2009 08:19

He's only showing off!! Trying to make everyone else jealous!!.....

Moe, Beans has a blog, with more info/pics of the coilovers and everything else really!! http://tr7beans.blogspot.com

Dave

MickeyR · Postby **MickeyR** » 04 Feb 2009 11:34

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Dyer

He's only showing off!! Trying to make everyone else jealous!!.....
Dave
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 Mission accomplished! [^]

Underdog · Postby **Underdog** » 04 Feb 2009 13:59

I just knew someone would post a picture of a coilover setup. Congats on being the first Beans and a nice setup. That is a true work of art. Unfortunately, I have already spent my budget on winter project parts. I'm awaiting the Quaife as we speak. I, like Moe, am interested if that camber plate would work with the stock struts.

I suppose I was just doing a little daydreaming. It just seems strange to install a strut brace and they are still mounted in a hunk of rubber.

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80 TR8 Persian Aqua
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Beans · Postby **Beans** » 04 Feb 2009 15:15

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Underdog

...am interested if that camber plate would work with the stock struts... <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Top mounts in my case are more or less an integral part of the strut. Also you'll need to modify the top of your strut tower to get access the adjustment bolts. But AST can supply top mounts to order ...
I think K-Mac do a top mount that fits straight into a TR7.

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Underdog

... It just seems strange to install a strut brace and they are still mounted in a hunk of rubber... <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Not at all, a strut brace will eliminate the body flex, making the car more stable.

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1981 TR7 FHC Sprint (better known as 't Kreng)
1981 TR7 DHC (not very well known yet, but back on the road)
Also a 1980 TR7 DHC, 1980 TR7 DHC FI, 1981 TR7 FHC
http://tr7beans.blogspot.com/</center>

PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 04 Feb 2009 18:19

Here's my K-Mac setup from above & below.

The kit allows for 1.75 deg of negative camber which is less than I hoped for but you can modify (ie, cut) the sliding plate to allow more adjustment if needed.

A strut brace is definately on my shopping list.

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