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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 03:55 PM
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Front top shock mount options

The top shock mounts on my car are gone. They've needed replacing for quite some time now. They're at the point where it's actually dangerous. Ignore that.... I've been arriving at the same conclusion with this car time and time again. Keep it, or get rid of it. Unfortunately it's my only mode of transportation for the time being.
Figured I'd ask for some insight hoping someone will sell me on a reasonable solution. If I replace just the mounts and keep the car I'll be upset I replaced just the mounts. C'est la vie.

Can you guys offer your feedback for coilover systems on these cars with the included front camber plates?
I've found a few options and can appreciated that they're all from the same company. Rather than trying to find a set of springs a set of struts and a set of camber plates, blindly.
I'm not sure if the pictures are generic or not but are the included plates adjustable on these kits?

TIA guys. Appreciate the help.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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Oooff, I forgot the most important part. Rolling 17's.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 04:25 PM
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Way Motor Works is a prime vendor, check out their stuff and ask lots of questions if needs be. He's a go to guy.
Same problem here a couple years ago. My main wrench strongly recommended OEM tower bushings so that's how it is here. The other stuff, don't know. MotoringWerks almost always has great prices on KONI FSD struts, highly recommended.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 07:21 AM
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You've theoretically been happy with the car in it's current form. Why screw with it? Just get new strut mounts and move on.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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The struts are gone also, while livable and not as dangerous - still an issue. Just exploring all avenues if I keep it and save on labor in the long run.
 
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