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NORCAL281
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does it really matter if the control arms are steel or aluminum? also should i buy both lower and upper control arms, or does it really matter if i just got either the lower or upper for now? im planning on getting the steeda or maximum motorsports!

thanks if anything!!!!! jon

Posts: 88 | From: BAY AREA | Registered: Nov 2003  |  :
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Jon, how are you planning on driving the car? Street? Drag? Open track? Combination?

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Posts: 488 | From: Santa Clara, CA | Registered: Dec 2001  |  :
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it a daily driven car, but i want to make sure i get a good launch whenever i do race some guy on the street!!!
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HPM Megabite arms and Maier Racing uppers with heim joints launch my car straight and hard every time.
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SSM (Southside Machine) do really good for launching. i had them on my last 5.0. world of difference with them. i was very happy

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R.I.P. Miles 12/8/02
R.I.P. Mike 12-2-03 cant believe it. gonna miss u man!!

Posts: 1031 | From: Tempe...formally San Ramon | Registered: Dec 2001  |  :
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Check out www.x2cmotorsports.com . I got brand new uppers & lowers for around $160 shipped! They're powder coated silver, have nice welds, & come w/Energy Suspension pre-lubed bushings already.

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'89 Coupe-Kurgan Tuned 498/491RW, Vortech SI, 351W

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