Difference b/t FC top hats and NB top hats
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That's pretty much the difference. NB shocks are designed to mount into NB tophats. The FCM tophats are modified to allow NA shocks to mount into them.
The NB mounts, whether stock or modified, allow somewhat more shock travel than the NA design. They also lower the car slightly.
The NB mounts, whether stock or modified, allow somewhat more shock travel than the NA design. They also lower the car slightly.
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NA shocks will not work with unmodified NB tophats. If you search around (i'm too lazy to do it for you) you'll find threads discussing how to modify an NB tophat (with parts list and pictures) to accept an NA shock. This is basically the service that FCM provides on their NB tophats (along with a couple of upgraded bits)
edit: Here, I searched for you:
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t28427/
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2343497
edit: Here, I searched for you:
https://www.miataturbo.net/forum/t28427/
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2343497
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From what I can tell they don't use a bearing so that's why they're cheaper.
That and it's basically and flat plate, some tube, some more flat plate, and a rubber piece (instead of reworked OEM parts or fancy CNC aluminum).
Simple, but it works.
Hopefully someone with more knowledge will jump in.
That and it's basically and flat plate, some tube, some more flat plate, and a rubber piece (instead of reworked OEM parts or fancy CNC aluminum).
Simple, but it works.
Hopefully someone with more knowledge will jump in.
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