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FRSport.com 09-07-2016 04:49 PM

DIF Top Hats -- Caster/Camber Adjustable, Caster Adjustable, and Coaxial Rear
 
We are putting the finishing touches on our own DIF top hats for the FRS/BRZ, as well as other vehicle applications to be introduced in the future.
  • Designed, manufactured, and assembled in Southern California
  • High clearance spring perch allows for maximum compression travel
  • Upper mount install kit is specific design for each coilover kit. Will include upper spring perch and coilover-specific center nut and is priced separately from the top hat


DIF 10622 - Camber/caster adjustable front upper mount, Scion FR-S/ Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ
  • MSRP - $400.00
  • Top Hat Coaxial install kit (not pictured) MSRP - $150.00
  • 0 ~ -3 degrees camber adjustment without eccentric bolt
  • 7075 aluminum material
  • 18-8 stainless steel mounting screws
  • 303 stainless camber washers
  • FK teflon-lined bearings
  • Mounting bolt retainers allow easy top-side only mounting and caster adjustment
  • Raised bearing mounting point frees up to 0.750" of compression stroke compared to stock


http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10622_FS01-01@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10622_FS01-02@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10622_FS01-03@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10622_FS01-04@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10622_FS01-05@2x.jpg




DIF 10623 - Caster adjustable front upper mount, Scion FR-S/ Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ
  • MSRP - $300.00
  • Top Hat Coaxial install kit (not pictured) MSRP - $150.00
  • Up to 4 degrees of negative camber at static ride height with stock springs. Actual camber will vary based on your suspension ride height and adjustable lower arms.
  • 7075 aluminum material
  • 18-8 stainless steel mounting screws
  • FK teflon-lined bearings
  • Fixed mounting bolt allows caster adjustment with precision
  • Raised bearing mounting point frees up to 0.750" of compression stroke compared to stock



http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10623_FS01-01@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10623_FS01-02@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10623_FS01-03@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10623_FS01-04@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10623_FS01-05@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10623_FS01-06@2x.jpg


DIF 10624 - Coaxial rear upper mount, Scion FR-S/ Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ
  • MSRP - $300.00
  • Top Hat Coaxial install kit (not pictured) MSRP - $150.00
  • True coaxial design that minimizes spring bind when lowering the car
  • 7075 aluminum material
  • 18-8 stainless steel mounting screws
  • FK teflon-lined bearings
  • Raised bearing mounting point frees up to 0.836" of compression stroke (1.115" at the wheel) compared to stock

http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10624_FS01-01@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10624_FS01-02@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10624_FS01-03@2x.jpg
http://media.frsport.com/DIF_10624_FS01-04@2x.jpg



For an idea of how this will look, here's the DIF top hats mounted on a set of KW V3 (for sale very soon):
http://media.frsport.com/Damperworks...FS01-03@2x.jpg





Many of our staff (including the machinist of the top hats) are at SCCA Nationals this week competing. We hope to get answer(s) and more details out to everyone shortly.

Thank you.

Joe-G 09-08-2016 07:14 PM

Compatible with OEM struts and springs? (Ie. TRD) ?

FRSport.com 09-08-2016 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe-G (Post 2748808)
Compatible with OEM struts and springs? (Ie. TRD) ?

Hello,

The upper mounts do not include the suspension-specific installation kit.

We could make one for the OEM spring. However, it may not give you the suspension travel benefit you seek as the springs will be preloaded.

FRSport.com 09-08-2016 08:22 PM

We've updated the original post w/ MSRP.

DIF 10622 - Camber/caster adjustable front upper mount, Scion FR-S/ Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ
  • MSRP - $400.00
  • Top Hat Coaxial install kit (not pictured) MSRP - $150.00


DIF 10623 - Caster adjustable front upper mount, Scion FR-S/ Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ
  • MSRP - $300.00
  • Top Hat Coaxial install kit (not pictured) MSRP - $150.00


DIF 10624 - Coaxial rear upper mount, Scion FR-S/ Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ
  • MSRP - $300.00
  • Top Hat Coaxial install kit (not pictured) MSRP - $150.00

Calum 09-08-2016 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRSport.com (Post 2748843)
Hello,

The upper mounts do not include the suspension-specific installation kit.

We could make one for the OEM spring. However, it may not give you the suspension travel benefit you seek as the springs will be preloaded.

It could be a great way to lower the car on factory springs and not have to worry about losing compression travel...?

FRSport.com 09-09-2016 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum (Post 2748987)
It could be a great way to lower the car on factory springs and not have to worry about losing compression travel...?

It's definitely possible. We will take this suggestion into consideration and see it can be done economically.

Thank you.

RJasonKlein 09-10-2016 07:10 PM

These look very well made and well thought out - great job!

churchx 09-10-2016 08:38 PM

Yet another cascam plate. It will be hard to allocate significant market share vs existing offerings or due several coilovers featuring own camplates in set. I'd prefer to see someone finally making something different, eg. camber plate with rubber bushing, something where Whiteline failed with their discontinued Com C with failing bearings.

FRSport.com 09-12-2016 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by churchx (Post 2750364)
Yet another cascam plate. It will be hard to allocate significant market share vs existing offerings or due several coilovers featuring own camplates in set. I'd prefer to see someone finally making something different, eg. camber plate with rubber bushing, something where Whiteline failed with their discontinued Com C with failing bearings.

Thank you for the feedback.

The rear top hats are a coaxial design that removes spring bind issues with traditional coilover rear top hats that do double duty as a spring perch.

The fronts have more travel built in to them, but we also offer one with maximum camber and caster adjustment only, which is unique on the market.

Rubber bushings are nice, but unfortunately the entire market is sold on pillowball upper mounts as the preferred upgrade route.

teotl 09-20-2016 12:01 AM

Thanks for offering us another option.
Honestly I don't know what the previous poster is talking about.
I've been looking for top hats that allow extra compression travel and so far only you guys and Cygnus offer it.
I know KW also has their own, but they ca n not be purchased separately

FRSport.com 02-03-2017 07:53 PM

PM for ordering details.

MyGT86Yas 02-04-2017 05:51 PM

Just got their front camber plates matching with my kw v3. Good price and the product looks very high quality (not a pro tho) and they have good customer support. Will recommend.

FRSport.com 03-23-2017 04:47 PM

up

JazzleSAURUS 03-23-2017 04:58 PM

I'm not understanding the coaxial install kit.

Perhaps I just don't realize what it is or how it fits in. Could you provide a picture of it? Is it needed to install with a coilover like the KW V1's?


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