Do the RS-R Pillowball Upper Mounts for FK8 cars fit any coilover?

No. RS-R designed the Pillowball Upper Mounts for FK8 and FL5 cars specifically for its own Civic Type R coilovers, the Best-i Active XBIH059MA and XBIH034MA and the Sports-i Club Racer XNSPH064MP and XNSPH035MP. RS-R states that use on any other suspension setup is untested and not recommended.

Why fit pillowball mounts to a Best-i Active kit?

The pillowball bearing removes the deflection of a rubber mount and the camber adjustment lets the owner add negative camber at the front. Both help an FK8 or FL5 that sees track days hold its front grip through long corners, at the cost of more noise and vibration in the cabin.

Do the Club Racer kits already have pillowball mounts?

Yes. The RS-R Sports-i Club Racer kits for the FK8 and FL5 come with red pillowball front upper mounts. This part number is listed by RS-R as compatible with those kits, so it serves as the replacement front mount when the originals need renewing.

Do pillowball mounts need maintenance?

Yes. Pillowballs are wear parts and RS-R recommends replacing them periodically. They also transmit more noise and vibration than rubber mounts, so a light knock over rough pavement is normal. Inspecting them whenever the alignment is checked catches wear early.

Is an alignment needed after fitting?

Yes. Changing the front upper mounts alters camber and can change toe, so the car needs a wheel alignment after installation. That is also the moment to set the camber the mounts allow, which is the reason most owners fit them.

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RS-R Camber Adjustable Front Pillowball Upper Mounts for FK8 / FL5 Honda Civic Type R

RS-R’s Camber Adjustable Front Pillowball Upper Mounts for FK8 / FL5 Honda Civic Type R add a front camber range and a pillowball bearing to RS-R’s own coilovers. The red aluminium mounts replace the strut-top mount at each front corner, trading rubber isolation for precise location, so the strut stays where the alignment puts it under hard cornering. RS-R designed them for four kits only: the Best-i Active and Sports-i Club Racer for both the FK8 and the FL5. On a Best-i Active car they are an upgrade for owners who want more front camber for the track; on a Club Racer they are the replacement part. RS-R does not recommend them on any other suspension.

Features

Camber adjustment at the front strut top
Pillowball bearing in place of a rubber mount
Red aluminium mount plates
Pillowball Upper Mounts for FK8 and FL5 cars sold as a front pair
Designed and tested by RS-R for its own Civic Type R coilovers

Applications

Honda Civic Type R: FK8 | 2017-2021 | K20C1 2.0L turbo
Honda Civic Type R: FL5 | 2023-present | K20C1 2.0L turbo

Notes

Compatible only with RS-R coilovers: the RS-R Best-i Active Coilovers for FK8 Honda Civic Type R, the RS-R Sports-i Club Racer Coilovers for FK8 Honda Civic Type R, the RS-R Best-i Active Coilovers for FL5 Honda Civic Type R and the RS-R Sports-i Club Racer Coilovers for FL5 Honda Civic Type R
RS-R states that use on any other suspension is untested and not recommended
Pillowball mounts transmit more noise and vibration than rubber mounts, and the pillowballs are wear items
A wheel alignment is needed after installation and after any ride height change

Frequently Asked Questions

Do the RS-R Pillowball Upper Mounts for FK8 cars fit any coilover? No. RS-R designed the Pillowball Upper Mounts for FK8 and FL5 cars specifically for its own Civic Type R coilovers, the Best-i Active XBIH059MA and XBIH034MA and the Sports-i Club Racer XNSPH064MP and XNSPH035MP. RS-R states that use on any other suspension setup is untested and not recommended.
Why fit pillowball mounts to a Best-i Active kit? The pillowball bearing removes the deflection of a rubber mount and the camber adjustment lets the owner add negative camber at the front. Both help an FK8 or FL5 that sees track days hold its front grip through long corners, at the cost of more noise and vibration in the cabin.
Do the Club Racer kits already have pillowball mounts? Yes. The RS-R Sports-i Club Racer kits for the FK8 and FL5 come with red pillowball front upper mounts. This part number is listed by RS-R as compatible with those kits, so it serves as the replacement front mount when the originals need renewing.
Do pillowball mounts need maintenance? Yes. Pillowballs are wear parts and RS-R recommends replacing them periodically. They also transmit more noise and vibration than rubber mounts, so a light knock over rough pavement is normal. Inspecting them whenever the alignment is checked catches wear early.
Is an alignment needed after fitting? Yes. Changing the front upper mounts alters camber and can change toe, so the car needs a wheel alignment after installation. That is also the moment to set the camber the mounts allow, which is the reason most owners fit them.

About RS-R

RS-R began in 1968 as a car parts shop in Osaka and has produced its own suspension, coilovers and mufflers since 1972. Now headquartered in Toyonaka, Osaka, where its plant has been since 1999, RS-R manufactures in-house in Japan, with coilover ranges including Sports-i, Black-i and Best-i and the Ti2000 spring range.

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