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R50/53 reviews on the strut mount please

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Old 04-30-2022, 10:45 AM
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reviews on the strut mount please

Tired of breaking stock ones. These look interesting and will provide a bit of tower protection as well/
Anyone use them?

https://www.maxpeedingrods.com/produ...armodel=Cooper

 
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I haven't tried them. I replaced my struts and added CS indurators (top strut/under tower) and M7 top strut mount plates (a combo that I refer to as the "slam sandwich")....
What I quickly discovered is both left and right camber were completely different. There is no way to correct this other than installing Adjustable Camber Plates.
I wouldn't waste my time or money (again) and will be planning on replacing my CS indurators with adjustable camber plates. The ACP's will provide the added protection against mushrooming.
However, Most I've seen are a bit pricey but worth the investment in the long run....

EDIT: Are these (camber) adjustable?
The description suggests that -
"Adjust camber independent of caster"....+ "Large range of adjustment while still allowing caster and
camber to be adjusted from the top without cutting the strut tower"

The "adjustment" on the plates seems to elude me.
 

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I saw that in the description as well however my eyeballs tell me otherwise. Also to top bearing and for ~$35 a pair how good could they be? I would hate to have the car stripped just to find out they don't work. I think Ill just get the CAPs as well.
 
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