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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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As per title really............is it possible to use BC camber adjustable top mounts on a set of sti classic fixed perch dampers/springs?

If so, do you need any other parts?

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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I run Cusco adjustable top mounts on classic bilstein standard struts and just swapped over can't see why bc's would be any different???
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Thanks CJ..........
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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I'd be wary. The BC coilovers are designed as an all in one unit, there is no reason why it should mate up properly to a "standard" upper spring perch, or the damper rods connect properly to the BC top mount.

I'd say they probably won't fit, Tbh.

(There's a good reason standard top mounts aren't adjustable - the Spring perches aren't aligned with the damper rods for a good reason, the springs actually support the load of the car and need to be as vertical as possible, however the damper rod isn't vertical. That's why spring perches are at an odd angle on standard shocks. Coilovers just have the springs in line with the damper, for adjustabilities sake, so use completely different top mount design and spring perches.)
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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You cant use the BC top mounts on a standard damper as the bearing and main shaft seat is a different size. You would need to use another after market top mount i.e whiteline, cusco, noltec etc.
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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We can supply Tein top mounts to fit to standard suspension. £192 the pair
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Thanks guys.............I did not really expect them to fit, but thought I'd ask!
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