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Old 09-11-13, 01:40 AM
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Nice touch Sakataj. I see you're back and working on the GS a bit?
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Originally Posted by 8ll8lack
Nice touch Sakataj. I see you're back and working on the GS a bit?
guess he's keeping the GS

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Originally Posted by 8ll8lack
Nice touch Sakataj. I see you're back and working on the GS a bit?
thanks....just a little work left.

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guess he's keeping the GS
Nope, just fixing some minor things i need done to get her sold.... trunk enclosure,finishing interior suede, and paint front cap and then she is gone. look for her to be up for sale about Christmas time if not at the early of next year
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So this is pretty much our only option as far as front uca? I doubt figs will release his anytime soon. I think i might get these to fix my front camber
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Originally Posted by GS4_CS
So this is pretty much our only option as far as front uca? I doubt figs will release his anytime soon. I think i might get these to fix my front camber
Megan's or SPC

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Old 09-23-13, 06:24 AM
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What are the differences in these and the megan arms? The spc ones are a little more money, but are there any other differences that make one better than the other?
Old 09-23-13, 08:01 AM
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I'm fairly sure only the SPCs can adjust camber and caster as well, whereas the Megan's can only adjust camber.
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Also, are you SPC/Megan owners getting a little more clearence for the arm banging as on OEM lowered ? (I'm not super low)
Old 09-26-13, 06:13 PM
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Hey Brian, those gen2 arms any better than the gen1s?
Old 09-27-13, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Blanco
Hey Brian, those gen2 arms any better than the gen1s?
much,much better. i wouldnt have ever ordered the Gen 1's....FIGS designed these and SPC built them from what i understand.
Old 09-27-13, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sakataj
i installed mine a few weeks ago....designed by FIGS and built by SPC in my traditional color of course








left the coilover intact when i replaced them








and installed








That green is nice..
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So how do the bushings compare between the two? Got any pics of the bushings? Just replaced my gen1s with some nonadjustable mahles. The alignment was in spec, but we'll see how the tires wear. The bushings on the gen1s were toast and making noise. If the bushings are stronger on the gen2s, I'll try them the next time I need ucas.

Love that color on the suspension color!! The green anodized lugs are the bees knees!!
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Brian, do you know if the bushings are sold separately for the new design? I've tired to order the bushings for the previous version but was told to buy new arms. Thank you.
Originally Posted by sakataj
i installed mine a few weeks ago....designed by FIGS and built by SPC in my traditional color of course
Old 09-30-13, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by eskaeone
That green is nice..
thanks

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Brian, do you know if the bushings are sold separately for the new design? I've tired to order the bushings for the previous version but was told to buy new arms. Thank you.
doubtful.... FIGS pressed mine out (or i think he did) had them powdercoated and then pressed them back in and shipped them to me. Ask Mike, he sells them and from what i understand he designed them and SPC built them
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So are the bushings the same for both gens??


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