Nice reaction from SNG after new part breakage

[Philippe-J.]

I know that the French are famous for grumbling all the time, so let me have a positive post here.
I had a breakage of one of the IRS V-mounting screw when tightening it to the cage. A bit annoying for a new part, and one that secures the IRS to the car
I am pleased to report that SNG will send me a new one with no discussion
Nice isn't it?

[MarkS]

Its good that you are remaining positive about this, and the service from SNG
(especially as you're brave enough to try again with a replacement)

[Philippe-J.]

Yes Mark, I try to remain positive about what is a hobby, after all. So I won't get upset about the commercial aspect of that case, especially when SNG proposed a solution at their expense.
On the quality side, should your statement give me any worries about those parts?

Philippe

[abowie]

There have been some issues with dimensions and with the rubber delaminating from the metal body but I haven't experienced or heard of the studs breaking off.

[Paul bow]

I had exactly the same experience with the stud breaking..

[Philippe-J.]

Now that I can load pictures again, here is a photo of mine after stud break:

I can assess that I tightened it to the official torque, 21 N.m, not more

Philippe

[James997]

Good to know you followed the correct torque spec too. It’s helpful hearing about other people’s experiences with these components, especially since they’re so critical for IRS mounting.

[Mosboss]

Hi all
These are almost impossible to fit as a correct replacement, the angle of the fabricated metal part is wrong, also the 2 holes don't line up, they are at least 7-8 mm wider where they mount on the rail, use your old part to compare the angle, and width, if you manage to get them on, well it will be a miracle and if you manage to do it will certainly put the whole IRS out of alignment, may be you have a different part?
I would like some feedback on this as we have some issues as well
Best
Chris

[mgcjag]

What mounts do you have...thete are various options available....and whete from.....is this to fit your 2+2....of so then you got both to the car first then lift the irs straight up to fit......Steve

[lowact]

I would like some feedback on this

G'day Chris, if u try too hard you can end up changing the angle of the bracket
Here is the original design drawing:


There are essentially two designs, original and upgraded. They both fit however the upgraded version is murderously difficult to install without a special tool that makes it a cinch.
Read all about it in this old post:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=20307&hilit=IRS+mounts

[Philippe-J.]

I can assess that I fitted the new mount with no trouble to my original IRS cage.
And I succeeded in assembling the whole IRS to the tub with no issue, including the radius arms which only required a slight pressure on the rubbers to fit on their bowls under the floors.
What I cannot assess thought is the strength of the new mount studs. Wait and see...

[Mosboss]

Hi All
Ill post up some pictures soon We can than have some furtherdiscussion on the subject
Best
Its a festive time so lets all have some quite time
Chris