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  • shark_90
    S2Forum Extremist
    • Mar 2007
    • 1475
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #1

    Suspension top nuts

    I've just fitted my KW's over the period of a couple of weeks when I've had spare time. One thing I've noticed is that when the car is on the ground, there appears to be a gap between the large cup and the top of the turret. It's not much, but I don't remember that being there before with the standard suspension.

    However I do recall seeing this sort of thing on other cars, where the cup doesn't appear to tightened right down to the turret. But that may just be my ignorance and not knowing much about suspension.

    When I put the car on the ramp (wheels off the floor) then the suspension drops the half an inch and rests on the cups.

    I don't know if anyone who generally knows more than me or anyone who has fitted aftermarket suspension, perhaps specifically KW's can shed any light on this and tell me if it's normal?
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  • re2500
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    • May 2007
    • 2185
    • Country: Wales

    #2
    Dont worry mate, thats perfectly normal with vag cars. Although remember what that gap looks like, because when the gap gets larger. Its a sign that your topmounts are wearing/collapsing.
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    • shark_90
      S2Forum Extremist
      • Mar 2007
      • 1475
      • Country: United Kingdom

      #3
      Phew, I thought I'd done something wrong. Better get some handling practice in before Castle Combe then
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      2006 Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0TFSi - goes fast
      1985 Audi 90 quattro - is wet

      Don't forget the East Midlands Meet -Last Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm just off M1 J28!![/COLOR]

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      • madpugger
        S2Forum Extremist
        • Sep 2007
        • 1901
        • Country: Scotland

        #4
        Just to second that this is perfectly normal and not just on VAGs.

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