~DrEaM~

i currently have some Eibach Pro street adjustable suspension fitted + anti roll + bumpsteer mod fitted and all set up by powerstation...

first question :

can i add aftermarket topmounts like HKS or TIEN to the above suspension?

second question :

will it improve handling by much, or it will just look nice under the bonnet??


many thanks
kevin

STI5300

iTrader: (4)

If Powerstation have set it up, top mounts won't necessarily make it better. The top mounts make adjusting the camber easier but as they don't have rubber as a noise insulator you will get more noise inside the car.
I have STi Bilstein Prodrive units and I needed to machine a set of dedicated washers to accept the Cusco adjustable top mounts. They are not always a bolt off and on fitment especially if you mix makes.
It could be hassle.

Mo

Forget the HKS/Tein variants which will only let you adjust the camber to levels far in excess of what you require on a road car and look at the Noltec versions which are Castor and Camber adjustable. Increasing the castor angle is always a good move

ozzy

As Mo says, with the Noltec topmounts you can dial-in loads more castor and that improves front-end turn-in and grip no end.

That alone will improve the handling significantly IMHO.

Get the Noltec street version if you are worried about excess noise. I have those on my RB5 (with P1 suspension) and it's perfectly fine.

Stefan

~DrEaM~

any more info?? links? where can i get them ?

so it will fit with my set up then?

thanks for the help

DaveW

Here you go - http://www.mocomracing.com/product_d...8&cat=4&sub=44

ozzy

Don't see why it wouldn't fit your setup. As long as your Eibach Pro kit isn't weird or anything. The only other issue is the spring fouling the inner arch if you run too much camber/caster. Never see the Eibach kit, so can't say for sure in the real world.

I got mine from Momo Racing on a group buy for about £150. Well worth the money IMO.

alex_00s

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Hey Kev, if you do go for the top mount upgrade I'd possibly be interested in buying your old top mounts off you...

RB5_245

I have the racing version of the noltec topmounts - no rubber. There is no difference in noise or vibration over the std subaru ones.