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Topic: Upper/lower control arms?
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THE King Cobra
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So how good are upper/lower control arms...are they the best bang for the buck...suspension wise? How much of a difference can I expect to see at the track? Anyone have any suggestions?
P.S Does brand make a noticable difference?
Thanks
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-More cops in the family = more write-offs
508 RWHP @10.0lbs @6100 RPM..wait till I hit 8K RPM's
Posts: 315 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Oct 2002
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Blue Oval
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I would also like to know? ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Jeff S
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The best bang for the buck is a good set of SLICKS.
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'90 Mustang LX: 8.53 @ 157.92 w/ 1.33 60' on DR's
'10 ZR1: FOR SALE
'14 E63 S: RENNtech ECU
'04 Gallardo: UGR TTG
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DropTopFox
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The best bang for the buck is a good set of SLICKS.
And Gears ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
Suspension wise lower control arms will definately help you plant the tires. I've also heard praise from many cars with a panhard bar and torque arm set up. You may want to look into that too
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BOUNTY HUNTER VERT
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Originally posted by PurpleNotch:
lower control arms dont do as much as they say but they are for sure needed. make sure to buy double adjustable upper arms and spherical bushings. this will correct the pinion angle and help with the launch.also a rearend cover and some coilovers.good luck!
1.48 60s on stock lowers??????? I know many aftermarket control arm cars that cant match this ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
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Posts: 899 | From: ca | Registered: Apr 2003
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turbo302
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Whatever you can do to help prevent the Mustang chassis from flexing will improve your 60fts., that's one thing that aftermarket control arms and subframe connectors will help with (and also prevent the rear end from binding). If you want to have consistent 60fts and ETs then the two of those would be a wise investment for you.
- Sheldon
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Posts: 83 | From: bay area | Registered: May 2003
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DropTopFox
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also a rearend cover and some coilovers
Maybe I'm missing something here but what exactly is a rear end cover going to do for my launches, 60 ft's etc. ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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Red97SVT
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I would guess that because they are, thicker/stiffer and they have improved support for the differential end caps, that they will help your rear end live when you do hook.
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Drive train: T-56, Auburn pro, 31 spline axles, 3.73s.
Posts: 246 | From: Manteca | Registered: May 2003
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THE King Cobra
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So I would cut 1/4 of a sec off my time at the track or more? Does brand really make a difference?
thanks guys
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RPM Racing Team
-96 Cobra. HCI MOTORSPORTS block
-More cops in the family = more write-offs
508 RWHP @10.0lbs @6100 RPM..wait till I hit 8K RPM's
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DropTopFox
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hey ryan launch your car with slicks and gears and all that with no rearend girdle ill bring the broom to clean up your gears then ill put them in my car
If you can catch me to give me the broom ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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