[PrematureApex]

Originally Posted by SpeedCC

These perches actually lengthen the static distance from Bottom Spring Perch (fixed on strut) to Top Spring Perch (Supreme Power) so the spring is not as compressed upon top hat assembly as it was with stock top hat.

Thus, the car now sees an initially lighter spring (same spring but not as compressed as stock assembly) with the strut sitting further into its stroke (hence the approximate 0.5 inch lowering), and in my case has further increases bump stop activity. Outcome will vary based on existing strut/spring that is used and their related baseline performance.

Ummm...when the car is on the ground, the spring is compressed the exact same amount. That is dictated by the cars weight, which hasn't changed.

[cdgatti]

correct the spring is compressed to the same length per the weight of the vehicle but the top of the spring is closer to the shock tower bolts (fixed position on the body) thus the car in effect is lowered.

[feuer]

I promised to post photos. This morning I dig out the strut mounts. SP lowering perches are known to make contact with the strut mount. This will most definetely happen with old worn out strut mounts. In my case it did with brand new mountd as well. The perch and the mount will colide under heavy loads. In my case during hard cornering on the track causing the steering to jam up briefly. I replaced the with Ground Control plates which also have design flaw but that is for a different thread. Take a look:

[Twnturbofanatic]

got my perches installed today.. the shop i had install them refused to leave off the rubber seating between the perch and the spring so i basically had no choice.. told me it was a liability issue that would be on them. regardless even with the rubber seating the cars stance is now perfectly aligned with the rear shocks which is exactly what i was hoping for... i bet without the rubber it would be even lower but I'm happy! anyone know how much lower the car sits without the rubber ring installed? either way well worth the investment in my opinion

[Theador]

Taken mine back off (at great expense) the issue on mine was the whole spring was turning on the lower perch. Any ideas what it might be? I'm going to be putting in some B8 dampers in a few months. Don't know whether to try again with these perches or just get a set of Eibach Sportline to replace my Eibach pros

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Theador

Taken mine back off (at great expense) the issue on mine was the whole spring was turning on the lower perch. Any ideas what it might be? I'm going to be putting in some B8 dampers in a few months. Don't know whether to try again with these perches or just get a set of Eibach Sportline to replace my Eibach pros

You need to re-read this thread, especially post #157 with the photo I have attached. The mount and the SP perch are binding. Either on the top or the bottom there the mount bearing is.

[Theador]

Originally Posted by feuer

You need to re-read this thread, especially post #157 with the photo I have attached. The mount and the SP perch are binding. Either on the top or the bottom there the mount bearing is.

Cool yeah I did read through the thread, just a bit confused about the extra washer thing, where it goes in relation to he existing washer. Anyway they're out for now. I think I'll just get a set of Eibach Sportline springs instead so these are up for sale in the next couple of days and my Eibach pro kit will probably be up next month. Only used for a few hundred miles.

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by Theador

Taken mine back off (at great expense) the issue on mine was the whole spring was turning on the lower perch. Any ideas what it might be? I'm going to be putting in some B8 dampers in a few months. Don't know whether to try again with these perches or just get a set of Eibach Sportline to replace my Eibach pros

PM'd....want to see how we can assist

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Theador

I did read through the thread, just a bit confused about the extra washer thing, where it goes in relation to he existing washer.

Next to the existing washer!

[Theador]

Originally Posted by feuer

Next to the existing washer!

Thank-you, very helpful.

I didn't install them myself so I'm relaying info back to the guys who did, and as such I'm working totally blind, having never taken the suspension off an e91.

Above existing? Below existing? As it seems imperative to get the exisitng washer in the right way up, It sounds like it's equally important to get any other washers installed on the correct side of the existing one. I have no idea what the existing washer looks like. What's the order of components? anybody have a diagram?

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Theador

Thank-you, very helpful.

I didn't install them myself so I'm relaying info back to the guys who did, and as such I'm working totally blind, having never taken the suspension off an e91.

Above existing? Below existing? As it seems imperative to get the exisitng washer in the right way up, It sounds like it's equally important to get any other washers installed on the correct side of the existing one. I have no idea what the existing washer looks like. What's the order of components? anybody have a diagram?

Yes, convex side up, so it will not bind on the mount under flex. Depends on the size of the new washer. If matches the race on the bearing it can go on top. If is wider it will have to go between the existing washer and the perch.

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by Theador

Thank-you, very helpful.

I didn't install them myself so I'm relaying info back to the guys who did, and as such I'm working totally blind, having never taken the suspension off an e91.

Above existing? Below existing? As it seems imperative to get the exisitng washer in the right way up, It sounds like it's equally important to get any other washers installed on the correct side of the existing one. I have no idea what the existing washer looks like. What's the order of components? anybody have a diagram?

#7 dome washer...the washer flat side MUST sit flat on the spring perch or it will bind and make noise. The domed/curved side must point upward.

[Theador]

Originally Posted by feuer

Yes, convex side up, so it will not bind on the mount under flex. Depends on the size of the new washer. If matches the race on the bearing it can go on top. If is wider it will have to go between the existing washer and the perch.

Originally Posted by supremepower

#7 dome washer...the washer flat side MUST sit flat on the spring perch or it will bing and make noise. The domed/curved side must point upward.

OK thanks guys, this is much clearer now. I'm probably going to wait until I get my Bilstien B8 shocks before putting these back in. By the sound of it, I might do well to buy some new top mounts too.

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by Theador

OK thanks guys, this is much clearer now. I'm probably going to wait until I get my Bilstien B8 shocks before putting these back in. By the sound of it, I might do well to buy some new top mounts too.

If you need shocks or the new top mounts let me know and I can get you a deal. ANY questions are more than welcome regarding installation.

[Theador]

Originally Posted by supremepower

If you need shocks or the new top mounts let me know and I can get you a deal. ANY questions are more than welcome regarding installation.

Thanks Man. I'm in the UK so the postage might get a bit whack.

Couple of images here of the marks after taking back out.

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by Theador

Thanks Man. I'm in the UK so the postage might get a bit whack.

Couple of images here of the marks after taking back out.

The washer under the bearing is most likely missing and causing the top hat to to touch the top mount....can see the wear marks in the photo you posted.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Theador

Thanks Man. I'm in the UK so the postage might get a bit whack. Couple of images here of the marks after taking back out.

Those match the scuff marks on mine pretty much perfectly.

Originally Posted by supremepower

The washer under the bearing is most likely missing and causing the top hat to to touch the top mount....can see the wear marks in the photo you posted.

Never the product, always the installation.

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by feuer

Those match the scuff marks on mine pretty much perfectly.
Never the product, always the installation.

We have seen some product issues in the past many years ago but not with the updated black perches. Install is typically the culprit.

If you have scuff marks too perhaps the rubber in the top hat is worn. How old are they?

[feuer]

Originally Posted by supremepower

We have seen some product issues in the past many years ago but not with the updated black perches. Install is typically the culprit.

If you have scuff marks too perhaps the rubber in the top hat is worn. How old are they?

I'll try to keep it cool and short because you obviously didn't bother to read the thread:
-rubber was new, was installed brand new.
-install was correct
-your product was the issue

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by feuer

I'll try to keep it cool and short because you obviously didn't bother to read the thread:
-rubber was new, was installed brand new.
-install was correct
-your product was the issue

You are correct: I did not read the thread, but we dont have issues when we install this product. We would be happy to refund you on the parts it didnt work out on your car. Hopefully you reached out to us for assistance. We dont produce this product, we buy it from Supersport Germany and resell it.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by supremepower

You are correct: I did not read the thread, but we dont have issues when we install this product. We would be happy to refund you on the parts it didnt work out on your car. Hopefully you reached out to us for assistance. We dont produce this product, we buy it from Supersport Germany and resell it.

I did reach out, didn't get help, as you did previously, the installed was blamed, I removed the perches and moved on.

[supremepower]

Originally Posted by feuer

I did reach out, didn't get help, as you did previously, the installed was blamed, I removed the perches and moved on.

Sorry about that. Probably didnt reach me, Eric. If I can assist w anything in the future would be happy to make up for the perches and then some!