Hi folks. I'd like to hear your experience with any strut tower mushrooming and/or torn upper strut mounts, and what steps you've taken to address them (strut tower plates, braces, or camber plates, etc.).
If you don't mind sharing your experience by replying with the information below I'd be grateful. To start, I've provided my information below as well. I'm not doing any scientific research or survey, but just want to know what may work or not on DC Metro roads.
1. Vehicle type:
2. Mushrooming, torn strut mounts, or both:
3. Wheels/tires (e.g., 17" run flats):
4. Any preventive measures (e.g., strut tower plates, braces, or camber plates - please describe make/model):
5. Have your preventive measures been successful in preventing mushrooming or damaged towers?
For me:
1. Vehicle type: R53
2. Mushrooming, torn strut mounts, or both: Both
3. Wheels/tires (e.g., 17" run flats): 18" non-run flats
4. Any preventive measures (e.g., strut tower plates, braces, or camber plates - please describe make/model): JCW Strut Brace
5. Have your preventive measures been successful in preventing mushrooming or damaged towers? No. The passenger side has mushroomed/had torn strut mounts twice
Thanks!
Mark