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Front suspension refresh - new top hats? If so what?

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YOUR RESEARCHFront suspension refresh - new top hats? If so what?

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Replace bump stops

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The front shocks are staying original stock, butI need to remove the shocks and replace the bump stops.

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Replace front suspension components

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I am in the process of using the FCP Euro kit to replace the front suspension components.

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Replace mounts

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If its mainly a street car w/ occasional track/AX, I would replace the mounts with new OE mounts.

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Replace top hats

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Since I am having everything pulled apart should I replace the top hats?

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Run since my car does double duty

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If/when you need more camber, lowering the car to GT3 specs with OE arms and a set of coilovers will get you too -1.5 front and -2 rear which is perfect for combo street and track and what i typically run since my car does double duty.

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The front shocks are staying original stock, butI need to remove the shocks and replace the bump stops.

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Replace front suspension components

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I am in the process of using the FCP Euro kit to replace the front suspension components.

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Replace mounts

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If its mainly a street car w/ occasional track/AX, I would replace the mounts with new OE mounts.

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Replace top hats

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Since I am having everything pulled apart should I replace the top hats?

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Run since my car does double duty

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If/when you need more camber, lowering the car to GT3 specs with OE arms and a set of coilovers will get you too -1.5 front and -2 rear which is perfect for combo street and track and what i typically run since my car does double duty.

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Run tarret gt3 adjustable sway bars and drop links

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I also run the Tarret GT3 adjustable sway bars and drop links which are a very worthwhile upgrade, but I have a set of Bilstein PSS9 coilovers on my car and have no idea with the OEM Struts how they would behave.

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Use bilstein b8s, i found the click of

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, Using Bilstein B8s, I found the Click of after market bump stops annoying.

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Use car

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I do use the car for autocross, canyon carving and occasional DE.

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Use fcp euro kit

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I am in the process of using the FCP Euro kit to replace the front suspension components.

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Use of the car should i upgrade

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And if so based upon my use of the car should I upgrade with either the Tarrett or Rennline camber plates and if so does anyone have strong opinions on either?

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I am in the process of using the FCP Euro kit to replace the front suspension components. I am also installing Tarrett GT3 sway bars and drop links. I do use the car for autocross, canyon carving and occasional DE. The front shocks are staying original stock, butI need to remove the shocks and replace the bump stops. Since I am having everything pulled apart should I replace the top hats? And if so based upon my use of the car should I upgrade with either the Tarrett or Rennline camber plates and if so does anyone have strong opinions on either? TIA for your thoughts and advice!

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Prior to FEAL Coilovers - which come with top mounts. , Using Bilstein B8s, I found the Click of after market bump stops annoying. Unless you are really fixated to camber. I would give thought to stock bump stops, unless you can find one that is "click clatter" free.

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If its mainly a street car w/ occasional track/AX, I would replace the mounts with new OE mounts. The rubber will make it a more enjoyable street drive but give you the strength you need for the track without the NVH. If/when you need more camber, lowering the car to GT3 specs with OE arms and a set of coilovers will get you too -1.5 front and -2 rear which is perfect for combo street and track and what i typically run since my car does double duty. I also run the Tarret GT3 adjustable sway bars and drop links which are a very worthwhile upgrade, but I have a set of Bilstein PSS9 coilovers on my car and have no idea with the OEM Struts how they would behave. Sure, you can go with adjustable control arms and/or tarret mounts for more camber, but you really wont need it for a double duty car. But one or the other or both are a future option if you decide to go further. Hope it helps.

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