Lower control arms
11/14/05, 09:46 AM
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Another question guys.
I'm totally ignorant to suspension mods. But seems theres alot of attention to the LCA's I looked at BMR's site. Theres 4 to choose from!
Which do I buy? Race, street, adj? non adj? I want the best bang for the buck, can anyone go about telling me the diff? Thanks. How do they help exactly?
I'm totally ignorant to suspension mods. But seems theres alot of attention to the LCA's I looked at BMR's site. Theres 4 to choose from!
Which do I buy? Race, street, adj? non adj? I want the best bang for the buck, can anyone go about telling me the diff? Thanks. How do they help exactly?
11/14/05, 12:15 PM
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The non adjustable with polyurethane bushings is the best control arm for a daily driver with occasional track time. They are much stronger than the factory piece which eliminates any control arm flexing. At the same time, you are replacing the stock rubber bushings with a polyurethane bushing that won't deflect as much. This combination reduces flex and increases traction.
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11/14/05, 12:41 PM
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Originally posted by Cleveland@November 14, 2005, 3:34 PM
I have no regrets with my so-called "noisey" control arms but then again I sprayed mine with WD40 and they dont peep anymore.
-Dan
I have no regrets with my so-called "noisey" control arms but then again I sprayed mine with WD40 and they dont peep anymore.
-Dan
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11/14/05, 12:46 PM
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I will eventually have a full BMR Suspension and will share with everybody my awesome experiences with your products.
I must say that the ride quality IMO isnt sacrificed for a daily driven vehicle but I believe my butt has gotten used to it over time.
Also, it would be impossible to hear if they did squeek since I have those Long Tubes and No Mufflers now.
-Dan
I must say that the ride quality IMO isnt sacrificed for a daily driven vehicle but I believe my butt has gotten used to it over time.
Also, it would be impossible to hear if they did squeek since I have those Long Tubes and No Mufflers now.
-Dan
11/14/05, 01:01 PM
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Originally posted by BMR Fabrication Inc.@November 14, 2005, 2:18 PM
The non adjustable with polyurethane bushings is the best control arm for a daily driver with occasional track time. They are much stronger than the factory piece which eliminates any control arm flexing. At the same time, you are replacing the stock rubber bushings with a polyurethane bushing that won't deflect as much. This combination reduces flex and increases traction.
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The non adjustable with polyurethane bushings is the best control arm for a daily driver with occasional track time. They are much stronger than the factory piece which eliminates any control arm flexing. At the same time, you are replacing the stock rubber bushings with a polyurethane bushing that won't deflect as much. This combination reduces flex and increases traction.
Jason/BMR
What part's do you recommend of yours to improve handling? I go to the drag strip once or twice a year, so I plan on you non-adjustable LCA's with poly bushings to control wheel hop. I do plan on attending 2-3 open track events next year, so I want to make the car a competent handler. Thanks in advance!
11/14/05, 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by BMR Fabrication Inc.@November 14, 2005, 11:02 AM
Is your car more of a daily driver or do you plan on racing more than driving?
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Is your car more of a daily driver or do you plan on racing more than driving?
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11/14/05, 01:39 PM
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Originally posted by Eleanor Dreaming@November 14, 2005, 1:17 PM
Looking forward to this answer. Also, how do we use the discount on the site? Is there a code to enter?
Looking forward to this answer. Also, how do we use the discount on the site? Is there a code to enter?
11/14/05, 01:51 PM
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Originally posted by creedog@November 14, 2005, 4:11 PM
Jason, Is the upper control arm recommended for a street use only car?
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Jason, Is the upper control arm recommended for a street use only car?
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11/14/05, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by max2000jp@November 14, 2005, 4:04 PM
Jason,
What part's do you recommend of yours to improve handling? I go to the drag strip once or twice a year, so I plan on you non-adjustable LCA's with poly bushings to control wheel hop. I do plan on attending 2-3 open track events next year, so I want to make the car a competent handler. Thanks in advance!
Jason,
What part's do you recommend of yours to improve handling? I go to the drag strip once or twice a year, so I plan on you non-adjustable LCA's with poly bushings to control wheel hop. I do plan on attending 2-3 open track events next year, so I want to make the car a competent handler. Thanks in advance!
11/14/05, 02:49 PM
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Originally posted by BMR Fabrication Inc.@November 14, 2005, 3:00 PM
Subframe connectors will help. We will also be releasing our sway bars in a month or so. Besides that, you might want to check into some aftermarket shocks.
Subframe connectors will help. We will also be releasing our sway bars in a month or so. Besides that, you might want to check into some aftermarket shocks.
11/14/05, 02:51 PM
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Originally posted by creedog@November 14, 2005, 5:52 PM
Any ideas as far as costs for the sway bars? Those will be for both front and rear? Will they come w/ everything you need? I think Steeda's come as some sort of kit???
Any ideas as far as costs for the sway bars? Those will be for both front and rear? Will they come w/ everything you need? I think Steeda's come as some sort of kit???
11/14/05, 05:44 PM
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This is what a set of Lower Control Arms with Poly Bushings look like after 200 runs down the 1/4mi.
If it's wheelhop you're trying to eliminate replace the Third Link with an adjustable one which also has a pinion snubber. This eliminated my wheelhop. I then installed the LCA's more for looks than anything else and you see what they look like after 3 months. This also poses a danger because when I lift off at the end of the 1/4mi. the car wants to head to the right as the rear axle unloads. I have reinstalled the factory lca's for the meantime without any adverse effects to my 1/4mi. times.
If it's wheelhop you're trying to eliminate replace the Third Link with an adjustable one which also has a pinion snubber. This eliminated my wheelhop. I then installed the LCA's more for looks than anything else and you see what they look like after 3 months. This also poses a danger because when I lift off at the end of the 1/4mi. the car wants to head to the right as the rear axle unloads. I have reinstalled the factory lca's for the meantime without any adverse effects to my 1/4mi. times.