240 strut mounts

jamesinc

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

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

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

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

Yeah I'm still keen

robsta77

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

Major Ledfoot

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

@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

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

@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

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

GingerNinja

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

240

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

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

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

@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.

240

Thanks James - do you know if the perches are necessary though or is that only if you get luxe steer?

Dauntless I've had the same experience as you, he isn't very good at responding to emails.

jamesinc

240;137294 wroteThanks James - do you know if the perches are necessary though or is that only if you get luxe steer?

I'm not sure - I'll e-mail them and see

VolvoHordz

240;137251 wroteThanks 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?

Luxe steer itself doesn't change spring compatibility, you just need to buy the matching spring seats/adapters.

If you go with the option "Include Luxe Steer Bearings & Spring Perches - Yes, for Stock Spring Perches" they will work with your spring/strut combo.

I have a pair of the 240 Offset Spherical Strut Mounts on the shelf. They fit to together fine with my Bilstein HD's and I have made custom spring seats to adapt to the 2.25" springs I will be running.

jamesinc

@VolvoHordz I'm still confused. Answer this question for me:

I have a stock 240 with stock suspension. I buy the offset spherical strut mounts with NO luxe steer bearings/spring perches. Do I need to buy or make or modify anything else to fit the strut tops?

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