Im thinking about doing the strut bearing rotation trick to up the cars handeling a bit.

http://www.delsingmotorsport.com/mazda.htm

Anyone do this? Should I do it front and back? Noticable improvement? Do I need an alignment afterwards?

Basicly what Im looking to do is rotate the strut so that the paint dot faces the fender right. Only problem I can see is I would have to take off the endlinks.
Should I do this front and back.

 

since you are adjusting the settings to the suspension, i'd advise to get a alignment after you are done.

also, the dot painted on the plate, rotate it to the same position as the link you poasted. Most members, if not all have already doe this, and it helps.

before you start, make sure the end links have been soaked with WD-40 for at least a day. they are a PITA to remove.


try searching for the full how-to on this.

the rear plates cannot be rotated, they have 3 bolts only, and are not equally spaced.

 

I have rotated the tops on my struts . I willl have to take a look to were I have them set , I also added camber bolts and set the car up theis way 0 toe and -1 degree of camber on all 4 corners . Yes you will need to align the car afterwards .

 

i feel like it works
it really seemed to help turn in and
it felt like i had better feel mid-corner...like i could tip-in more throttle and not push out of
the corner...but i'm no racecar driver i just like beating on my wifes car