My 1990 Notch Project
2/23/12, 09:02 PM
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thats cool.they looked similiar to the summit brand.thats why i was asking.i have read good reviews about some of the cheaper arms.but i would inspect them ocassionaly just to be sure they are safe.make sure the welds are holding etc. looks like a great build man. keep up the good work!
2/24/12, 05:09 AM
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thats cool.they looked similiar to the summit brand.thats why i was asking.i have read good reviews about some of the cheaper arms.but i would inspect them ocassionaly just to be sure they are safe.make sure the welds are holding etc. looks like a great build man. keep up the good work!
yes sir they are, pulled them off a 93 cobra with 76k miles on the clock. Also have the Crane 1.7's and pushrods that go with em
2/24/12, 07:56 AM
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Just read through this, you've got a really sweet car there and it looks like you're definitely on the right track with the go-fast parts. I love a clean notch. 
2/25/12, 09:45 PM
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Control Arm Swap :)
In between getting all of the engine stuff started, and collecting parts, I've been looking for some control arms (mine are still the original 90 versions) and came across these on sale. Really wanted some Maximum Motorsports upper's and lower's but just couldn't swing it, especially after trying to get the H/C/I swap parts rounded up. So I figured mine are beyond "DONE" so I'll get replacements in there and later on down the road we'll step up...on to the pics:
What's in the box?
Greatness....that's what
Then the shennanigans began.....REALLY???WTF??? stupid quad shock:
Hooray for bushings:
Yum:
Lower in it's new home:
22 y/o control arm....BUH BYE:
Some bolt with that corrosion?
BUUUUUUUUHHHHH BYE!
Stock upper's that are SMOKED:
What a difference these made....it's amazing what little bushings will do for feel and handling....no more clunking. Car feels alot tighter, and the ride is a lot smoother. I had to beat some of those old bolts out (I'm sure you can see why) which I'm sure were causing the binding. All in all, well worth the money, even though they are cheapo's, they are better than the broken down 22 year old stock OEM control arms.
What's in the box?
Greatness....that's what
Then the shennanigans began.....REALLY???WTF??? stupid quad shock:
Hooray for bushings:
Yum:
Lower in it's new home:
22 y/o control arm....BUH BYE:
Some bolt with that corrosion?
BUUUUUUUUHHHHH BYE!
Stock upper's that are SMOKED:
What a difference these made....it's amazing what little bushings will do for feel and handling....no more clunking. Car feels alot tighter, and the ride is a lot smoother. I had to beat some of those old bolts out (I'm sure you can see why) which I'm sure were causing the binding. All in all, well worth the money, even though they are cheapo's, they are better than the broken down 22 year old stock OEM control arms.
2/25/12, 10:05 PM
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Gt40 work
Worked on the Gt40's a little bit today as well. Prepping them for a trip to the hot tank for cleaning. Get them all purdy and ready for re-assembly with new springs and seals
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3/28/12, 08:05 PM
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Whelp, here's the before pictures. Just took a couple, they are at the machine shop, should get them back tomorrow
I'll post pics when I get the heads back
I'll post pics when I get the heads back
3/28/12, 09:02 PM
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3/29/12, 07:52 AM
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not trying to take anything away from his but I would look at maximum motorsports lower control arms. I have had them on my car for well over 3yrs now with my 2001 bullitt springs and I love them. no NVH and very well made arms. I use a ton of thier products and they race with their stuff also.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...x&cPath=514_21
eric nice job sofar.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...x&cPath=514_21
eric nice job sofar.
3/29/12, 09:48 PM
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not trying to take anything away from his but I would look at maximum motorsports lower control arms. I have had them on my car for well over 3yrs now with my 2001 bullitt springs and I love them. no NVH and very well made arms. I use a ton of thier products and they race with their stuff also.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...x&cPath=514_21
eric nice job sofar.
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...x&cPath=514_21
eric nice job sofar.
Diggin the GT nose on the notch too
