Bent suspension mount...

[mrzigazaga]

Went and got new tyres fitted (205/60/14) and noticed on the drivers side that the top suspension mount that is part of the chassis was bent..sagging downward..Can this be reinforced or cut out and welded..What causes it please..Thanks..Zig

Edited by mrzigazaga on Tuesday 25th January 18:31

[Comadis]

strange things happen to your car...



sagging down is unusual...due to the load it should be opposite.

Edited by Comadis on Tuesday 25th January 18:39

[mrzigazaga]

Sorry big mistake the mount is bent as if the strut has pushed it up,,Cant take a pic at mo as the wheel is on,,

[Comadis]

wha tkind of dampers do you have---coilovers?

[mrzigazaga]

Yes..

[Comadis]

so...and why you ask than?

thats exactly the things which happen fitting (useless) coilovers to a non modified chassis!!!

http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t... (please don't groan - hopefully an easy one)

http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t... over shock problems


and here a pic which will show your problem:

http://pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t...



peopel are fitting coilovers, without any knowledge in what this modifications results, nor knowing if its really necessary to fit coilovers.

on a roadcar, even with occasional trackday use, its absolutely NOT necessary to fit those.

Edited by Comadis on Tuesday 25th January 20:46

[mrzigazaga]

Maybe im wrong again but they are the original shocks..(Probably not called coil overs)..Im not up on all the terminology..Iam still learning..sorry.I think the damage is either due to where it sat for ten years or the previous owner has hit a massive pothole when he drove it?

The picture is almost the same but mine is not as bent..

Edited by mrzigazaga on Tuesday 25th January 20:49

[Comadis]

OMG....now its original...b4 it was coilovers....b4 it had been smiths gauges...but SW gauges are fitted..b4 it was a 83 model...but it is an 82!!!

b4 posting any new threads, please clarify what you have fitted!!!

[mrzigazaga]

Okay..Im not a total idiot..Ive had the car for 6 months and i know st about what it has and what it doesnt..Im not as knowing as you or anybody else for that matter and im no mechanic..All i know is its based on a capri 2.8..I dont have a garage..Ive never worked on cars so it is all new to me and iam trying to learn and yes i will say some dumb st but it doesnt mean iam dumb..I appreciate any advice and respect the knowledge people have regarding these cars..But please dont be derogatory to me..Thank you..Ziga

[pistolar]

Ignore him Mr Zig and Zag

[NTEL]

Mark, Stick a pic up when you can.

[pwd95]

Zig, Comadis has a LOT of previous on here for being rude. Have a trawl through his posts over the last few years. He's managed to piss a lot of people off in other model areas too. We just ignore him now.

[wooly350i]

If that had been me posting questions and 'comadis' had started patronising me in that way i would have taken deep offence at his/its/tone and would very much enjoy a face to face with such a no all,jumped up bumptious git,i remember the slagging off it was doing to other members from months ago,in fact its been very quiet for some time, i'll stop there.

[mrzigazaga]

Cheers guys..I dont like to be rude to people and patience is a virtue..I know it can be frustrating when your trying to help someone and they are un-familiar with the subject..It was a little OTT though..Made me feel like a right dumbarse..I should be more specific and will try to think ahead next time i post a question..I do cringe at myself sometimes as i do forget to think occaisionally but this car is a stress at times and i think the worst..Thanks for being patient..Zig

[Campbell]

Comadis said:

OMG....now its original...b4 it was coilovers....b4 it had been smiths gauges...but SW gauges are fitted..b4 it was a 83 model...but it is an 82!!!

b4 posting any new threads, please clarify what you have fitted!!!

Who is this chump...

Hi Zig

If the top mount is twisted it may be the good old tin worm has thined out the metal to allow the spring to move it over time with many bumps.
When you had a look was there a large coil spring with a shock down in the middle...
Looking foward to seeing the pics when you can.

Cambelt

[Big Al.]

As you were

[stainless_steve]

mrzigazaga said:

Cheers guys..I dont like to be rude to people and patience is a virtue..I know it can be frustrating when your trying to help someone and they are un-familiar with the subject..It was a little OTT though..Made me feel like a right dumbarse..I should be more specific and will try to think ahead next time i post a question..I do cringe at myself sometimes as i do forget to think occaisionally but this car is a stress at times and i think the worst..Thanks for being patient..Zig

Get some pics posted,forget about the german chump

[mrzigazaga]

Hi mate..Yes..Sorry i thought the spring was called a coil over..The mount looks like its about an inch pushed up higher than the n/s, There was a bit of flaky plastic or paint that came off but it didnt look rotten..It was a bit rusty..I will take some pics tomorrow..Is it safe to drive,There is a lot of speed bumps where i live..Also i need to use the car as i have a meeting on sunday with andy,adam and henry as im on the organising committee for the BBWF..Cheers..Ziga

[stainless_steve]

If you have to drive it take it steady,get the pics up soon as you can to give us all a better idea

[JR]

mrzigazaga said:

Maybe im wrong again but they are the original shocks..

FWIW the original dampers were Armstrong ones. They were painted a blue colour and were not adjustable. The springs sat on a large, currently unavailable, rubber moulding and were of a much larger diameter to those used in modified systems.