Questions: About strut tower reinforcement plates UNDER vs TOP (R53)
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Questions: About strut tower reinforcement plates UNDER vs TOP (R53)
Hello,
I have questions about strut tower reinforcement plates UNDER vs TOP. From the threads I read here some go with under and some on top.
Others highly praised the TOP and also the UNDER. and some say top have no protection at all or say useless compared to under.
Here are my questions I am doing my struts this coming month.
1. For those using the TOP plates, any complaints so far? like the tower mushroomed again?
2. If using the UNDER plates ( 4.0- 4.7mm thickness ) will this change my alignment? or do i need an alignment?
3. Any complaints with UNDER plates? no mushrooming?
4. Top or Under did it fail on you? how many miles did it take?
Thank you.
I have questions about strut tower reinforcement plates UNDER vs TOP. From the threads I read here some go with under and some on top.
Others highly praised the TOP and also the UNDER. and some say top have no protection at all or say useless compared to under.
Here are my questions I am doing my struts this coming month.
1. For those using the TOP plates, any complaints so far? like the tower mushroomed again?
2. If using the UNDER plates ( 4.0- 4.7mm thickness ) will this change my alignment? or do i need an alignment?
3. Any complaints with UNDER plates? no mushrooming?
4. Top or Under did it fail on you? how many miles did it take?
Thank you.
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I have both - CravenSpeed under plates and M7 top plates. What I refer to as "the sandwich".
Therefore (in my case), there is absolutely little to none, chance of ever mushrooming.
While I'm confident in this 'double indemnity', In my opinion; under plates provide the most protection against mushrooming.
As for under plates option - Fixed or adjustable camber plates (1/4" - 1/2") by themselves would probably offer the best of both worlds.
Just my opinion.
Therefore (in my case), there is absolutely little to none, chance of ever mushrooming.
While I'm confident in this 'double indemnity', In my opinion; under plates provide the most protection against mushrooming.
As for under plates option - Fixed or adjustable camber plates (1/4" - 1/2") by themselves would probably offer the best of both worlds.
Just my opinion.
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I have both - CravenSpeed under plates and M7 top plates. What I refer to as "the sandwich".
Therefore (in my case), there is absolutely little to none, chance of ever mushrooming.
While I'm confident in this 'double indemnity', In my opinion; under plates provide the most protection against mushrooming.
As for under plates option - Fixed or adjustable camber plates (1/4" - 1/2") by themselves would probably offer the best of both worlds.
Just my opinion.
Therefore (in my case), there is absolutely little to none, chance of ever mushrooming.
While I'm confident in this 'double indemnity', In my opinion; under plates provide the most protection against mushrooming.
As for under plates option - Fixed or adjustable camber plates (1/4" - 1/2") by themselves would probably offer the best of both worlds.
Just my opinion.
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Under plates did raise my front ride height by about 3/16" - 1/4".
I've refreshed my entire front suspension and have been running Bilstien adjustable coil overs for a little over a year now. So increased ride height is not an concern as I have the car lowered approx 1-1/4" under stock.
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Nope, nothing much is OEM stock on mine, included the wheels and tires as outlined in post #21 of my sig topic.
Nonetheless, my previous reply related to your topic, with the entire suspension combo working well for my usage.
Nonetheless, my previous reply related to your topic, with the entire suspension combo working well for my usage.
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