Shorter inserts for modified struts

Not sure on dimensions but i thought Bilstein did a short tarmac shock exactly for this reason?
http://www.motorsport-too...ec-p-267771.html 
 
Details for RX7 insert are here.. if im reading correctly they're 50mm shorter.
http://www.rsmotorsport.c...?f=25&t=1112 

How much do you want to spend? Have you considered a Koni 8611-1259 race, a double adjustable insert to suit a leg shortened  by about 35mm.  Body=332mm, length min=387, length max=540mm and stroke=153mm
rgds,
SFE
 

Thanks guys. Considering my options.

Shaun

Here is a collection of info I gathered whist looking at my options. (Cut and pasted from various sites.)
In the end I ended up with a standard length inert as I was going to get into clearance issues with the coilovers and my 17x8.5 fronts.
 
Links  - http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?90796-Strut-inserts
 
Here are the rx7 bilstein inserts - http://eshocks.com/bil_Ind.asp?VC=3Q46&SubChar=Q 
Mazda RX 7 1986 ?92 = # 8641-1200 ?  50mm shorter

It is mounted through the bottom of the strut via a 12mm bolt, that threads into the bottom of the insert. This means the top nut is dispensed with. A sleeve will have to be made to centralize insert at top and some way of keeping the road grime out is also needed. It is approximately 50 mm shorter than Capri unit. The strut could be cut in half, sectioned then re-welded back together to use top nut if desired or a spacer could be made to move insert up strut tube to adjust droop and compression settings.
They are externally top adjustable rebound only.
Toyota Camry -
 
Celica 09-93  8641-1211sport 
30mm shorter http://classic-ford.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10915&whichpage=3
 

Porsche 924-993-968 = # 8641-1038 These are also bottom mounted. The insert body is 355mm long, 42mm in diameter. 20mm shorter than STD. The damping rates are approximately 15% stiffer due to the extra weight placed on them via the car. This would be better for a stiffer spring. The body is not short enough to facilitate substantial car lowering. Externally top adjustable rebound only.


Koni Motorsport [Road course] = # 8611-1256 [307mm long insert 45.5 mm diameter. This is a special.
Used mainly in European Touring cars. Double adjustable. Comes in various lengths and valving.
Double adjustable.
Requires top nut for fitment.
Various valving options



Koni Motorsport [Road course] = # 8610-1149 [330mm long insert, 43.5 mm diameter]
Externally adjustable.
Rebound only.
Various valving options.
 
 
There are plenty of others out there that will do similar, depends on your budget or what you can find.
 
Rav4 and volvo inserts are also common.
 
Shaun

Hi Mate,
 
I bought the struts already done.
 
Theyare the same width as the Capri struts but about an inch shorter.  
 
So nothing required to fit them at all.
 
Let me know if you want some pics and measurements.
 
Cheers,
 
Matt

Here are a couple of pics I had.
 
The meaurements from the base of the strut tube to the end of the strut is 340mm.
 
Hope that helps.
 
Cheers,
 
Matt
 


 
 

Cool,
 
Obviously, make sure you get the inserts first before you cut your struts.
 
Good luck.
 
Cheers
 
Matt