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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Boom they have red. Which ones were u looking at? The boxed, non adj, poly ones or like $140?!?
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS

You're a member over there? I gotta sign up. I want me a nice set of colored LCAs so they really
Stand out lol. Like red.
Yeah joined a while back but don't participate much like I do here. Lots of good tech info there.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Just got my CHE brackets. They're pretty hefty.

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Not sure why they're a bit crooked, but I'm sure they're formed like that for a reason. I'll find out this weekend when I install them. I'll be trying them with stock lca's first to see how they improve traction. Then I'll add upgraded lca's later.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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These are the one's you want, BMR.
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by t-fatty
These are the one's you want, BMR.
I almost bought those. Do they have an odd curve to their shape? I've never seen brackets up close but mine just don't look right.

Edit: Holy crap they're the size of a notebook!!

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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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There's only three points that tie in rear to car and i went with these after seeing how they were built on a coworkers Boss.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Hmmm choices choices... What do I get. I don't really need or want adjustment.

John, are the CHE brackets offered in red?
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Hmmm choices choices... What do I get. I don't really need or want adjustment.

John, are the CHE brackets offered in red?
I think only black.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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You could get any of them powdercoated red if your worried about.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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Nah, just thought red would look cool underneath
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Old May 1, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Overboost
Replacing just the lower control arms is a good upgrade to traction. You don't need to go with relocation brackets or upper arms to reduce axle hop. The stock arms have soft bushings, which allow for a lot of movement. Going with an LCA that has a stiffer bushing will eliminate the movement and shouldn't add much, if any, addtional NVH to the car.
Wanted to reiterate... lower control arms were already upgraded before the spring drop. I had a wheel hop issue that was corrected by the LCA upgrade. Getting power to the ground without wheel hop was perfect. Now, after the spring install I lost getting that power to the ground. I want it back, so relocation brackets are needed.

Furthermore, I'm going to go with the set from Steeda... weld-in!
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Old May 2, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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How much did you lower?!

I have Ultralites, 1.5 rear 1.25 front, and the stock LCA looks pretty straight. Or is it something you can't really see by eye?
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Old May 5, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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CHE brackets are finally in along with J&M extreme lca's. I can finally say, yes, brackets are a necessity if you're lowered. The car just dead hooks on my Nitto's now. I can't believe I've went this long without them. If you get the CHE'S, you may need to grind out one of the mounting holes on the passenger side. I had to but it wasn't bad. With my k springs the brackets gave back the correct position to the lca's. Total install took around 3 hours on jack stands with help from my buddy.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
How much did you lower?!

I have Ultralites, 1.5 rear 1.25 front, and the stock LCA looks pretty straight. Or is it something you can't really see by eye?
I have the Steeda Sport springs... Approximately 1" front, 1.25" rear. Steeda Billet Aluminum LCA's are now angled. LCA's front connection point is lower than the rear connection point(axle). I'm not some mechanical/technical expert, but I can see how the spring swap alters the suspension geometry. For me, it needs to be corrected. I had the suspension done for improved performance, not looks. Right now, an aspect of its performance has been affected, negatively, compared to stock. I'm going to fix that.

I should have taken before/after pictures, but I'll take a few to show what I'm talking about.

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Old May 11, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Steeda Relocation Brackets installed today... all done in about 2 hours! I'll admit that I drove like a hooligan to see how she handled. My confidence is coming back in regards to her handling capabilities. The rear feels so much better, even over the big bumps!

And to confirm, yes... they fit along with the Steeda Adjustable Rear Swaybar.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by J Tennu
I'll admit that I drove like a hooligan to see how she handled.
is there any other way to drive?
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