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Originally Posted by gramicci101
I honestly don't need coilovers, aside from the coolness aspect. I was just curious, because I've seen good namebrands go without top mounts, and I know most people consider the OEM top mounts to be a little fluffy.
If and when I get so far in my build that I need adjustable camber beyond a bolt, I'm going to do RCE Tarmac/Bilstein B8 with HVT top mounts.
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OEM Top Mounts, when mounted correctly, have some compliance in them to reduce the noise and vibration transmitted to the chassis. Also, some sanctions require you to use OEM top mounts based on rules.
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Originally Posted by SirBrass
About how much track seat time would you recommend be done on stock suspension before deciding on how exactly (if any) the stock suspension should be modified? Or should that also wait until one has gone to one's desired aftermarket tires and wheels and then deciding where to take the suspension (if anywhere beyond stock)? (btw, just signed up with NASA. going to be registering soon for my first track day HPDE... FINALLY)
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The reality is, OEM shocks are actually pretty good from the factory and it's going to be hard to beat for how well they perform and how smooth they operate from the factory. I recommend picking up a set of Raceseng camber plates for the OEM coilover and SPL rear LCA to dial in the desired alignment setup in the future if you intend to stay stock coilovers. This allows you to dial in the car's handling characteristics a little better while having sufficient suspension travel. This also allows you to utilize your tires a little more efficiently.
If you don't like the wheel gap, Swift Spec-R springs (released recently) are some of the lightest and best lowering springs on the market.
