<![CDATA[E30 front strut mounts]]>Hi all. I recently replaced my front upper strut mounts on the e30. I seem to have worse vibration after the install than before. 

Are they directional in any way? I thought they could only go in one way with the way the bolts line up to the holes, but I guess I'm not positive. I noticed the notch out of the metal but didn't pay attention to its direction when I pulled the old ones. 

Thanks for the help

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