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I accidentally ran across these adjustable control arms...

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Old 12-30-09, 05:40 PM
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Default I accidentally ran across these adjustable control arms...

Any opinions on these? I dont need them, but for half the price of the bangin ones, I thought I'd post them just in case its worthy of our cars for those who need them

http://www.spc-tv.com/shop.html?page...d=476&vmcchk=1
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I think a few members are actually using them.. A vender in the vender section sells them for much cheaper i do believe.. Thats still a decent price considering what the OEM ones go for..
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Yea exactly, thats what the OE's go for... For the price I'm thinking of replacing them to save the car from the torture of that bags... (only thinking though )
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You can get them cheaper here from one of the vendors....
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
Yea exactly, thats what the OE's go for... For the price I'm thinking of replacing them to save the car from the torture of that bags... (only thinking though )
THese are probably better for the guys that are VIP and on air like yourself.. Especially when camber and tire wear become a issue.. This may fix that..
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wtf nate... your hella late, the hell u been at? lol
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Originally Posted by GS300ToM
wtf nate... your hella late, the hell u been at? lol
I guess you have these?
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There is a vendor that carries these for $300+ made by SPC. Great stuff if your camber is f'ed.
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Originally Posted by Infamous 1
There is a vendor that carries these for $300+ made by SPC. Great stuff if your camber is f'ed.
wow, 300 is pretty damn good! I just had my alignment done yesterday and camber wasnt to bad (due to the 22's). I may still do it though for when I go to the 20's... sweet, still stoked on the low $300 price tag!
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Look pretty sweet.
I was hopin they would have heim joints and were fully adjustable. I cant find anything like that for our cars. Guess they dont make em. Came from the 240 scene where there were all the suspension arms available you oculd dream of.

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Originally Posted by fro20
Look pretty sweet.
I was hopin they would have heim joints and were fully adjustable. I cant find anything like that for our cars. Guess they dont make em. Came from the 240 scene where there were all the suspension arms available you oculd dream of.

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they do make them, in fact they too make EVERYTHING available for the GS. The arms you want run about $800 bucks. just gotta know where to go...

Just one of some spots to look

http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/...ubmit&x=64&y=6

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this might fix the arm rubbing on the bag too! if placed at max + i think.. someone confirm??
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Originally Posted by vwynn
this might fix the arm rubbing on the bag too! if placed at max + i think.. someone confirm??
well for a quarter the price you can get the kit from UAS though right? and I dont think it will help it cause the bag is hitting do to the height not camber.... well maybe a little. I like the UAS idea though cause it drops the car more
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naw im saying if you put the arm on max + it moves the lower arm that attaches on the UCA outwards.. thus providing more clearance no??? im on Ksport bags btw haha
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Originally Posted by vwynn
naw im saying if you put the arm on max + it moves the lower arm that attaches on the UCA outwards.. thus providing more clearance no??? im on Ksport bags btw haha
well its not the steering knuckle thats rubbing its the actual control arm that rubs on the sides of the arm, not the point. The arm is right around the bag so when the car is dropped the arm hugs the bag, literally, so unless these arms are thinner in girth they'll still hit. The UAS kit slides the bag to the top of the tire well (like the k-sport) thus eliminating any contact with the arm.


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