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06-08-2011, 08:15 PM | #1 |
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New upper mounts
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06-08-2011, 10:38 PM | #2 |
those look very interesting.
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06-09-2011, 12:47 AM | #3 |
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Where can you order those from?
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06-09-2011, 01:51 AM | #4 |
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did you saw the notes?
''designed to be used only with CUSCO ZERO series suspension units only'' |
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I would be surprised if it could not be made to work with other struts. Hell, we were able to fit an inverted mono-tube race shock to the OE mount, just takes a little imagination - in our case a Delrin cutting board was sacrificed to make custom bushings. The USDM press release that was emailed to me says $400.00, but they are not here yet.
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So this is a straight mount, with no adjustability. Looks pretty cool, although adjusting camber on the fly would be pretty cooler.
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Sure a camber plate would be nice to have, but space is tight up top, and the crash bolts get you close.
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Just talked with them... One set is being air freighted in next week so we can test fit them. It appears as though these were made for the JDM, and they are not 100% sure its a go for our cars, although I can't see what the hang up would be. They have lots of options for the bushing that fits inside the bearing, so fitting other brands of shocks should not be an issue.
I will let you know how it turns out.
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This is great Jason, thanks for pursuing it, we all benefit.
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The first set to hit the states are now on my desk... Must resist leaving work and go install these.
When I went to pick them up I took one of my struts with me. Not only does the bearing accept my AST strut, the thread pitch on the Cusco nut is even the same. I can't say for sure, but I believe there is a good chance these would fit any strut that uses a 12mm pin top mount. I am going to try and get one in the car tonight. When you compare this piece to the stock rubber mount it is incredible. The stock upper strut mount is likely the worst bushing on the car. By design it allows the top of the strut to move in all directions, so the suspension does not bind. This movement results in camber change, and creates a dead spot in the shock dampening by allowing it to move up and down as you bounce between loading the busing on the underside of the fender, and catching the washer on top. This Cusco mount should take all of the play out, while maintaining free movement. I expect this should make for much more precise turn in, and better control of the springs. I can understand why a lot of manufacturers did not jump on building this part. You have a very odd space to fill, and no camber plate to market. But I am super glad Cusco stepped up to the plate, this should be a massive improvement over the stock parts.
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It gets better... The Cusco Centerlock also fits the OE Yaris shock.
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It's a hella lot of coin though.
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It is... But people spend more on dumber stuff. It's also MSRP, a Cusco dealer may sell them for less than that.
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06-16-2011, 09:40 PM | #16 |
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I need to get me a pair of these now that my factory strut mounts are blown. Its annoying having creaking every time i turn.
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That's $371 US dollars, folks.
Bear in mind it will increase interior cabin noise too. All tolled, I would love a pair!
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I want!!!
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