Mk3 Front suspension strut top caps?

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  1. Cosmic slop Forum Member

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    Hi all,

    Need help again I’m afraid!
    I’ve just changed the front suspension on my 1995 2.0 8v and wondered if the top strut caps should sit like this or have I cocked something up? That sat like this before I changed them but I thought it would be rectified when I fitted the new ones!
    I fitted some coilovers by the way and I’ve only done the fronts so far but man they’re bouncy and there feels to be a lot less grip. Maybe once they’re all done, set up and camber etc is sorted it might improve! 2B737927-5B24-4556-8DA1-A49B6B669B8C.jpeg
     
  2. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

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    Looks normal tbh.
    Are the dampers adjustable? What brand ?
     
  3. Cosmic slop Forum Member

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    Thanks Tristan. No, they are only height adjustable unfortunately and I’ve only dropped them 25mm. They are ARC Climax-1 coilovers from Japan. I’ll get the back end done and see what happens!
     
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    Never heard of ARC on a mk2, but definitely don't write them off till you put a few miles on them , and get the camber and toe set.
     

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