Experiences with pillow ball mounts- spring/strut setups

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alright so ive had my koni/RSR setup for about 8 months now and i absolutely love it... i got the front end aligned when i put them on and never did the back, because it didnt effect the geometry that much.

This winter i plan to pull the rear subframe, install my differential, replace all the bushings and probably get RUCAs to stiffen up and finish the rear end

my question is has anyone had experiences with tein pillow ball mounts for the front shock assemblies? It will give me adjustable caster so i can change it from daily driving when i want a bit more at the track...

please dont begin to tell me how i should've went coils ZOMG u got a spring setup ur a ***** etc. Again im happy with my choice and probably (with this purchase) spent the same as entry coils. I did search and found a thread about their installation, but not any reviews...

thanks nico


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i too am curious. ill probably just go with coils, but a good strut/spring setup like yours with some pillowball mounts would be nice.

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hbpignosePA wrote: It will give me adjustable caster so i can change it from daily driving when i want a bit more at the track...

please dont begin to tell me how i should've went coils ZOMG u got a spring setup ur a ***** etc.

thanks nico
Can I tell you that they adjust camber not caster?

Your welcome.

In all seriousness though, it is going to give you a little more road noise. Quality is good so you shouldn't have to worry about anything falling apart and you should be fine.

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the converted wrote:
Can I tell you that they adjust camber not caster?
well maybe if you mount it like this





jk.

the converted is right though, tension control rods adjust caster, not "camber" plates.

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my appologizes guys ive been dead tired lately w workin so much thats wat i ment

thanks for the imput (and road noise isnt a big deal, i get alot with this setup anyways im hoping to retire my car from DD status soon anyways


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