240 strut mounts

240 · May 19, 2018

Yeah I've discovered that through trying to order a set of roll centre adjusters.

I'll add you to the list, and once I've established the numbers, get in touch with him and report back.

heavy_dd · May 19, 2018

Yeah I'd like a few things from him I think.

240 · May 19, 2018

I can ask if you like, but if you're after a few things, it may work out better for you to place your own order - the weight may end up making it more costly...

heavy_dd · May 19, 2018

240;137088 wroteI can ask if you like, but if you're after a few things, it may work out better for you to place your own order - the weight may end up making it more costly...

Fair enough, maybe I'll keep it simple with the group buy

jamesinc · May 20, 2018

Uhhh I'm tentatively in, I wanted some of those control arm spacer things

Edit: man i didn't realise they were $300 US. Maybe I'll pass

240 · May 20, 2018

No worries.

@robsta77 And @bgpzfm142 (and @heavy_dd if you end up being in too) - they do two different versions of the mounts, I was just going to go for the cheap ones. Do you have a preference?

Major Ledfoot · May 20, 2018

240;137115 wroteNo worries.

@robsta77 And @Major Ledfoot (and @heavy_dd if you end up being in too) - they do two different versions of the mounts, I was just going to go for the cheap ones. Do you have a preference?

@GingerNinja - did you order yours with Luxe Steer? And are you using standard style springs?

@240 I'll wait for a reply from @GingerNinja before indicating a preference.

GingerNinja · May 21, 2018

bgpzfm142;137117 wrote@GingerNinja - did you order yours with Luxe Steer? And are you using standard style springs?

I didn't get the Luxe steer bits with mine because I had to draw the $$$ line somewhere and I wanted the quick steer roll correction spacers more. I'm using modified strut tubes with smaller Eibach springs as the standard spring seats wouldn't clear wider wheels and tyres.

heavy_dd · May 21, 2018

Yeah I'm still keen

robsta77 · May 21, 2018

ill go for cheaper set with luxe steer option for 2.5 inch springs.

Major Ledfoot · May 21, 2018

Thanks @GingerNinja.
@240, I'll go for these if you can do better than $185 USD per kit, if you do the GB in about a month's time.
https://www.bneshop.com/collections/240/products/240-spherical-offset-strut-mounts

240 · May 21, 2018

@bgpzfm142 no worries.
When you say better than $185 per kit... do you mean it's worth asking if he'll do a discount since we're buying multiple kits, or because shipping will be cheaper in a GB?

Does anyone know what the Luxe Steer actually does? I feel like it's the sort of thing I don't need but would be interested to know.

Dauntless · May 22, 2018

I'm fairly sure when I bought them for my 740, Luxe Steer was essentially an adaptor allowing me to run standard struts and springs.

I had a few issues with it, and ended up needing thick 16mm washers normally used in a BMW bike application as it wasn't as tall as a standard strut mount. The entire assembly was also quite a bit taller than the standard strut top, so I had to order custom springs to compensate.

When I asked him about this, he suggested using those strut tops with his coilovers was the best solution.

I have no experience with his 240 products yet, and his 240 strut tops do appear to be a much better design (that won't freak out the average wheel alignment guy) but unless you have first hand experience with them I'd probably buy one pair to evaluate before diving into a group buy.

jamesinc · May 22, 2018

@240 keep me in the loop, it sort of depends on timing but I'm definitely still interested in a pair of the 240 Offset Spherical Strut Mounts with stock spring perches ($299)

Dauntless · May 22, 2018

https://www.bneshop.com/products/luxe-steer-1

GingerNinja · May 22, 2018

Not tempted to get the DIY coilover kit and do away with the stock springs?

240 · May 22, 2018

Thanks for the link Dauntless.
From the sounds of it, the luxe steer can give better performance/less wear, but doesn't actually make a difference to spring/strut compatibility, or am I reading it wrong?

I'm running DVS special springs in the front, with Bilstein B6 struts. Is it safe to assume that the "offset spherical" mount will be fine?

Ex850R · May 22, 2018

Ask Ben, he is very helpful.
I have a set of P80 strut top parts and bloody hell, the things need to be mounted on the wall, so sexy!
Never used them though as I needed spring bearing plates, Luxe Steer iirc to fit on either std springs or custom springs if you convert a set of struts to have a coil over type spring, not a hard job if you are handy.

Dauntless · May 22, 2018

Ex850R;137262 wroteAsk Ben, he is very helpful.

I found him somewhat helpful, on the odd occasion he would actually respond to my messages.

jamesinc · May 23, 2018

@240 I believe it will be fine. I'm running the same setup as you but with B4s.

GingerNinja;137245 wroteNot tempted to get the DIY coilover kit and do away with the stock springs?

I'd consider it in future for the Brapwagon, but unless you're trying to do something not easily accomplished with the available stock/aftermarket springs, it's just more money.