Coilover help!

[mozy]

check the RSM and replace them with solid aluminum AKG or IE.

[theox69]

I actually have some more info on this.
In the passenger side pic where it shows that there's spacing between the rubber part and the RSM; all of that falls and it looks normal inside the trunk when the car's jacked up.
But when you look underneath, you find that same spacing that we saw in the trunk when the car was sitting flat, not jacked up.

EDIT: And as a side note, the RSM's that were installed with the coilovers are new..

[Philo]

My idea not correct?

[rwh11385]

EDIT: And as a side note, the RSM's that were installed with the coilovers are new..

Who cares? they are in no way up to snuff with coilovers.

[theox69]

Who cares? they are in no way up to snuff with coilovers.

Sorry, I should have clarified. They're not new oem ones. They're rsm's that came with the coilovers, so I'm sure they'd be able to withstand their own product.

[rwh11385]

Sorry, I should have clarified. They're not new oem ones. They're rsm's that came with the coilovers, so I'm sure they'd be able to withstand their own product.

That's a rather strong assumption. Clearly you are rather lost in this whole thing. You say they are stock, then clarify that they are not. You bought coilovers from a company that deals with a lot of japanese drift cars and you assumed they would sell you a product that works well with your car.

Who knows what RSM they sold you, but it failed. RSM "push-through" in common with RSM that are not up to par with your application.

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/MEYLE_HD/

"Their "HD" (Heavy Duty) version features a revised conical center section that makes it virtually impossible to push through (see cutaway picture above)." [p.s. UUC are some douchebags]

Clearly, your RSMs are not immune to pushing through, so you should get ones up to the task.

I like these: http://store.bimmerworld.com/shared/...t=products.asp



Especially this: "This part, including the urethane bushings, has a lifetime guarantee to the original purchaser."

See how there is aluminum on top of the urethane so the bushing cannot pop out? Yeah, your piece of crap RSM is not correctly designed for the stresses of the suspension you have on and it broke.

[nando]

I like the TCK RSMs, which use a special rubber insert. urethane has a tendancy to deform that I wouldn't want in something taking that kind of load.

[theox69]

At first, I didn't think the kit came with rear shock mounts, so when I had my coilovers installed, I was under the impression my stock ones were being used.
After further inspection, I saw that my stock rear shock mounts were still on my old shocks, and I had new ones that came with the coilovers.

Obviously, like you said, they were pushed through. Having never experienced this, I didn't know what it was and posted here looking for some advice. I figured a company wouldn't put use something in conjunction with their product that couldn't withstand their actual product -- that'd be pretty stupid.

Thanks to you, I understand now that I need new, much heavier-duty rear shock mounts.

[theox69]

Okay, since this is getting a little out of hand..

What would be the best RSM's to use with stiff coilovers?
and where can I get them, ofcourse!

[rwh11385]

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=8/CA=8

[Stephen]

i just have the meyle HD ones, on my 500# rear setup and billie sports. HAvent given me problems BUT they dont appear to be dampening quite right so i cant make the recommendation. I know the solid aluminum ones are almost indestructible. I thnk turner sells them

[theox69]

The solid aluminum ones are also upwards of $200 and my car's my DD...

I'm stuck between AKG, GC, Meyle, and Rogue Engineering...
Can someone chime in?

[nando]

TCK.. didn't I already say that? ;)

[Gooch]

I run the TCK monoball RSMs and I "daily" my car. I'm a graduate student so the only time I take it out are to get groceries or beer. Mostly to get beer.

[Philo]

I run the IE's and don't have any problems. . . .but don't listen to me. . . .

Not sure how a new RSM will solve your problem. :???: