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    Turret Height

    There are 2 types of Turret now available for escort std height and the taller type which are advertised for 15inch wheels, my spec is std length coilovers on 13s lowered 2 inches ish tarmac use only.

    My thoughts are to fit the long travel type which weld in higher on the tub and make use of the extra travel.

    So the question is go for the ones that have been around for years or use the taller type? anyone had any issues with the coilover running out of travel using the std turret etc when lowered

    If anyone has been there done that please post it up

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    Re: Turret Height

    The taller type is only used for very very low cars like hotrods, at least over here.

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    Re: Turret Height

    Back in the day there were two heights of turrets, the short one was for std type Capri mounts which bolted onto the spring saddle in front of the axle and the tall one for which was known as the works type mount which was welded directly on top of the axle, that's the one that's used by most now.

    If I were you I would use the normal Group 4 Turrets for your 15 inch tubs, that's what most others that I have seen have done. If you increase suspension travel one way then you'll lose out the other. You need to ensure the damper has enough travel when your suspension's on full droop, something often over looked, not quite so bad on a Car used for circuit Racing as one that's used on bumpy Tar or Gravel.

    The extra tall Turrets that are being used on 15 inch tubs are probably designed to be used with coil overs like Reiger or Ohlins which would have alot more travel than a conventional Bilstein, so be careful which one you go for.
    Last edited by Forest_rallying; 14-01-2021 at 17:43.

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    Re: Turret Height

    Thanks for the reply's

    The rear shocks that I will be fitting are Irish Tarmac spec Reigers, open height 560mm closed 400mm. I will start with the std height turret and work out the open and closed measurements, then see how this matches up to the taller type.

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