Would anyone recommend some proper adjustable top mounts for a mk1 golf gti? My original oem ones need replacing so thought it would be a good opportunity to upgrade
Ground control are probably up with the best, but not cheap. Compbrake ones are OK - good value for money - do the job but make the car sit a bit higher. If you really want to upgrade, think about extending the turrets upward for more suspension travel.
Wow. $400+ for the Ground Control ones. There would need to be an exceptional dollar exchange rate to afford them! lol Always loved the idea of extending the turrets, forgot there has been a few mk1 with this mod over the years Lhasa2008
I've currently got top adjustable koni sports which have limited ability to increase the camber, and the top mounts need replacing, so I thought replacement adjustable top mounts would be a good option.
You should be able to get 2`-ve with the standard set up ... ? Which I found was more than enough for a fast road and occasional track car on road legal track tyres. Unless you are fitting an improved suspension and wish to also adjust the caster I would not bother with those `solid` top mounts. You don`t necessarily need to raise the turret either, you can fit Compbrake items under the existing turret and have the dampers made to suit (shorter). Can you still get the `uprated` standard type mount from Bonrath ?
I have to say, when I fitted Compbrake mounts on Koni sport suspension, I found the extra castor made a big difference to turn in. Bonrath top mounts are hard to find. I'm not sure if they've stopped making them completely, but they are certainly hard to find.
I have never had this problem. The crashy drive people experience is probably because of the damper characteristics itself. The OE rubber topmount just absorbs it. The Bump setting on my KW's makes my car ride better even with GC topmounts than my FKs or H&Rs did on OE mounts. You could always fit the compbrake ones on top like finchy did years ago? You would need to cut off the raised lip on the turret though. Jamesa is right. If you can find a shorter damper then you won't need to raise the turrets. BC Racing started doing mk1 coilovers now too and they can lower the car without loosing damper travel at all. Gurds
Up to a point, but a bit like changing to stiffer engine / gearbox mounts, they will transmit more road noise and vibration into the shell than a rubber mount. If you're running stiff track springs on the front, it'll be pretty hard no matter your damping settings. Hardy northern souls, and some southern ones, may well be willing to live with this on the road, but personally I wouldn't put them in a car that's a daily, or regular road driver.
Ground Controls may be expensive, but in my opinion worth every penny. I have a set of Bonrath mk1 top mounts in my unit.. from back in the day...
I use Eurosport units from the States on my race Mk1. Never had an issue, no castor adjustment but loads of camber to play with. Built very well and a fraction of the price of the Ground Control units. www.eurosportacc.com
I just got a set of Bonrath top mounts. I was having a look at them and felt a roughness in one of the bearings, the outer race is cracked, does anyone know where I can find a replacement? The inner race is wider than the outer race, they are the same as the ones in the first picture in this thread. http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1870608-has-anyone-tried-bonrath-strut-bearings Are these type of bearing readily available?
