Hit a snag :(

[MGaz]

My mechanic is trying to convert the front suspension on my AEL quattro A6 using a coilover conversion kit from bainbridge, but he's hit a snag in that he doesn't think the cone top spring perch fits the standard c4 top mounts.

He's saying all the weight of the car will be pushing on the centre rubber bush on the top mount. And is likely to fail.

So, am I missing something that needs to be fitted between the cone top and the c4 top mount?

Or do I need a different type of top mount altogether for it to fit?

Or will it be fine as it is??



Also, the cone top only seems to fit over the threaded part of the shock absorber, but there is a second lip/ridge stopping it going any farther down. ??

Got us both scratching our heads at this one.

[Rusty]

Pictures will help a lot...

[MGaz]

Pictures will help a lot...

Here you go

[simon20vq]

They look the same as the s2 coil over kit bambridge did/does. On the b2 top mount the set up is very similar so don't see how it can be an issue just IMO
I'll post up a pic of another top mount I have which might fit if your running 2.5" springs?

[Error404]

Looks like it is sitting on the bearing to me

[simon20vq]

I see now, yeah there not right. Look at these.

[A1QSHIP]

I see now, yeah there not right. Look at these.

I could use 4 of those. Where were they sourced from, Bainbridge?
TIA, Chris

[simon20vq]

No elsewhere Chris. There not needed by myself but hoping to do a deal with someone, will let you know if it don't come off. Simon

[MGaz]

I see now, yeah there not right. Look at these.

So, the cone tops I have will fit an S2 and maybe a type 85 ?

but for the C4 I will need the ones like i see in the photos you posted? yeah?

[MGaz]

I have a pair like that from a previous set for the CQ. but dont think they are big enough?

[simon20vq]

There are two sizes with the smaller being the most popular.
These are for 2.5" springs, if you fancy doing a swap just drop me a pm and I'll take your 4 and you can have my 4?

[MGaz]

My mechanic still says It still needs a plate big enough so the spring can rotate on the bearing . Otherwise the spring top hat will be rubbing on metal.

[simon20vq]

Don't know then.

[MGaz]

Ideally he says I need a top mount designed for the coil overs...

I've pm'd bainbridge, still waiting on a reply atm.


Regretting going down this route now. Just wanted my car back on the road.

Don't suppose anyone can tell me the standard spring rate for a URS6? Would be a massive help right now. Any ideas?

Cheers