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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679

I got the greaseable BMR ones. As a tip when installing if you can't get the holes to line up and muscling it isn't enough jacking up the opposite front will help.
Ok thanks

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I'm running the FRPP ones and have no complaints about them whatsoever.
I just found a guy local with GT500 take offs, those are the same right?
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Hytek
I just found a guy local with GT500 take offs, those are the same right?
Nope, not even close. The ones I have are a tubular design, not the stamped steel ones that are on the Brembo GTs and GT500s.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Overboost

Nope, not even close. The ones I have are a tubular design, not the stamped steel ones that are on the Brembo GTs and GT500s.
Ah my bad. Would the stamped ones even be much of an upgrade for me? I can get those take offs real cheap.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Hytek

Ah my bad. Would the stamped ones even be much of an upgrade for me? I can get those take offs real cheap.
Not worth it. The Brembo GT have the same ones. I have them as spares.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679

Not worth it. The Brembo GT have the same ones. I have them as spares.
Ok good to know. They're only $20 so I figured it was worth looking into.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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You gotta stop buying parts just to be faster than me LMAO....
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by way2qk4u2c
You gotta stop buying parts just to be faster than me LMAO....
Wait, so what do we buy parts for then? Lol
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
Wait, so what do we buy parts for then? Lol
No matter what he buys it seems to make him slower that's why hahahaah...he's trying to match my 1/4 mile time I know it lol
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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HAha little competition here huh.

A buddy of mine got The Steedas. What seems to be the most popular choice?


And all this after I told myself I was only going to do hood struts and a boss splitter up until the AM car show in August. LOL

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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by way2qk4u2c
You gotta stop buying parts just to be faster than me LMAO....
Well seeing as how you inadvertently spoiled my SC fund, I need to find little inexpensive ways to be faster.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Hytek
Well seeing as how you inadvertently spoiled my SC fund, I need to find little inexpensive ways to be faster.
Trust me it's a win win situation for everyone lol lol

If I ever get springs I'd probably go steeda as well. But I'm waiting for a new Shelby. I really want to see the difference between a stock Shelby and one with the svt package with adjustable shocks.

Can't wait for this Saturday to ride in your car John...I'm stoked!
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by way2qk4u2c

Trust me it's a win win situation for everyone lol lol
That is true.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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Car settled down, both rear are at 28.5" and both front are at 28".
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26
Last thing to add would be an alignment when you're done. I get mine done at Firestone, and just buy the lifetime alignment, so I can bring it in there whenever I get new tires, mods, etc.
Can Firestone can handle alignment with cast/camber plates?
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jsimmons

Can Firestone can handle alignment with cast/camber plates?
I don't know since I don't have them.

Call them up and ask
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jsimmons

Can Firestone can handle alignment with cast/camber plates?
I had the lifetime alignment on my previous vehicle and they were able to set the alignment to my preferences as long as it was within the OEM spec.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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I'm going to Firestone Saturday. Are there specific alignment specs I need to find for my set up or just have them align to stock? I thought I read somewhere there were specifics, but none of my gear came with instructions.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Hytek
I'm going to Firestone Saturday. Are there specific alignment specs I need to find for my set up or just have them align to stock? I thought I read somewhere there were specifics, but none of my gear came with instructions.
Just to OEM spec. Can't remember if you got camber plates or bolts. If not all they can do is Toe. Rear is non adjustable. Also going on Saturday, paying for the life alignment. In fall I'll be getting camber bolts for my winter alignment.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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Ok cool. No plates, but I got bolts. Didn't end up using them but I'll bring them with just in case. I just hope they can fit my car on the rack, the front is really low.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Hytek
Ok cool. No plates, but I got bolts. Didn't end up using them but I'll bring them with just in case. I just hope they can fit my car on the rack, the front is really low.
My floor jack barely clears the Roush splitters. I have to get race ramps or use block to get the front over my rhino ramps. Let me know what your initial settings where at prior to adjustment.
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