Does the KW V1 require special upper mount to fit?

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Does the KW V1 require special upper mount to fit? #1301222 30/12/2011 03:27 30/12/2011 03:27
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 581 Taiwan DavidL OP Enjoying the ride
DavidL OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 581 Taiwan	Hi guys, A mate of mine ordered a set of KW V1 (10240008) only to find out that it does not fit the O.E. upper mount and requires a special bearing to fit. Is that true? He's been using some other coil overs so I reckon maybe he did have the real O.E. upper mount? Cheers, David

Re: Does the KW V1 require special upper mount to fit? [Re: DavidL] #1301223 30/12/2011 03:32 30/12/2011 03:32
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,706 Gone J Jimbo Je suis un Coupé
Jimbo Je suis un Coupé J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,706 Gone	He needs the Fiat Bravo top mounts to fit the KW's. They are a direct replacement for the coupe top mounts and work very well.

Re: Does the KW V1 require special upper mount to fit? [Re: Jimbo] #1301224 30/12/2011 04:34 30/12/2011 04:34
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 581 Taiwan DavidL OP Enjoying the ride
DavidL OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 581 Taiwan	Hi Jimbo, Thanks for the tips, I'll let you know when he has sorted it out. Seems weird for KW to sell a kit that's not direct fit. Cheers, David Last edited by DavidL; 30/12/2011 05:21.

Re: Does the KW V1 require special upper mount to fit? [Re: DavidL] #1301231 30/12/2011 06:10 30/12/2011 06:10
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 581 Taiwan DavidL OP Enjoying the ride
DavidL OP Enjoying the ride Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 581 Taiwan	After some searching, it seems that the KW V1 came with a side note:Additional attachments are required from the automobile manufacturer (for the Fiat Bravo/Brava only available for vehicles with original sport suspension). Fiat Part No.: support bearings 00046469709 + strut insulator 00046448102, lol

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