Handling package - Adjustable strut top mounts?

[jmn444]

It's proper to do it at home if you have the tools. cheaper & quicker in the long run if you go back and forth often. also gives you the ability to actually tune your alignment for the tires/track/conditions etc. The average alignment shop has zero clue about what makes a car fast on track, they will put it within a range of spec, make all the lights go green and send you on your way.

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[jmn444]

Sooooo if I’m planning on averaging one maybe two track days a year, am I ok not having the plates installed?

yeah, the car will do well and be fun without them installed.

 

[squid678]

Correct

Just inquired with the dealership yesterday and they said no. What would be my next step that will allow the dealership to correct this misinformation?

 

[CoachCan]

Adjustable?

 

[09cs]

no

 

[CoachCan]

Is there a tool that comes with these?

Thanks

 

[nmp1]

Adjustable?

 

[Epiphany]

Adjustable?

Yes. The pin indicates the adjustable plates. You'll have to do some disassembly to remove the factory installed set screws first though.

 

[CoachCan]

Appreciate the response…can you elaborate? Thanks!

 

[Epiphany]

In a nutshell, much of the older pages in this thread deal with the old plates (whether adjustable or not). Ford revised the design not too long ago. The latest design locks the plates together and includes a pin that locates into a hole in the strut tower. If you see the pin, you have the adjustable plates.

This should help.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/removing-the-cftp-camber-plate-screw-pins.150085/

 

[Racedeck]

Is there a specific built date / Vin where these may already be on... I am guessing mine are not ( or not even part of package).. is it best to order a factory set or something maybe better?

 

[Epiphany]

I believe they started showing up on Job2 cars (that were optioned with adjustable camber plates).

From a functional perspective, they are best suited to the "set it and forget it" crowd. They aren't as user friendly as say, plates from Vorshlag. If you track or are likely to make a few adjustments over time with your car I would absolutely consider Vorshlag over the factory adjustable camber plates.

 

[CoachCan]

Epiphany..

appreciate the help!

 

[dps]

This chain is the exact reason I didn't want the handling pack. Zero dealer installed options. I did have to take the Shelby cover as that was a window sticker item. I hope everyone that paid for them gets what they paid for. Save the gurney for the track though.

 

[fmc_smt]

Is there a specific built date / Vin where these may already be on... I am guessing mine are not ( or not even part of package).. is it best to order a factory set or something maybe better?

If it is the car I think it is , the plates are installed,

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