true coilover preperation question

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Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:22 pm

If I’m converting my rear suspension into a true coilover setup, other than strengthening the tower mounts, is there any other fabrication work that needs to be done to the frame/shell/subframe?


There will be a weld-in rollcage installed from custom cages UK. I’m not an expert in this field and this is my first track car build.

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Bruno
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Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:45 pm

RPM sell offset top mounts so the coilover clears the inner wing/fuel tank breather

Also on rally cars they tens to reinfiorce the trailing arm coilver mount with a gusset.

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Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:36 am

Thanks Jason I will most probably get the trailing arm reinforced with a gusset.

For the offset RPM mounts can you kindly point them out on the RPM website because I can’t seem to find them unless they are the only ones that they currently have up for sale? Another question related to this offset thing, is that also required on a E30 M3 or is it non-M specific?
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Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:19 pm

Hi

http://www.raceperformancemodified.com/ ... -Topmounts

Email them with what you want Jimmy is pretty hepful, and yes it is for all e30

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Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:15 am

Cheers for the recomendation Jason

Bruno- drop us an email if you need any more information

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