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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 03:21 PM
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Need a set of MAP arms to clear wider rears. Found them new on ebay - but figured I'd see if anyone in the community is trying to unload a pair.
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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Creative steel makes a set. Which are more solid than the weld breaking Map arms. And I doubt they are something someone removes once installed considering the PITA they are doing so....

Then of course the rarity of people whom actually own a set is even lower.

Should just bite the bullet and buy a set.
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 03:37 PM
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Didn't know Creative Steel made these arms too - I'll check them thanks.
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by NIKDSC5
Creative steel makes a set. Which are more solid than the weld breaking Map arms. And I doubt they are something someone removes once installed considering the PITA they are doing so....

Then of course the rarity of people whom actually own a set is even lower.

Should just bite the bullet and buy a set.
All hell I guess I better bite it too cause I come on here everyday more then once with my fingers cross hoping to buy a set of used creative steel trailing arms
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 05:44 PM
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All hell I guess I better bite it too cause I come on here everyday more then once with my fingers cross hoping to buy a set of used creative steel trailing arms
If you find a set....I'll split 'em with ya !
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 06:22 PM
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If you guys aren't lowered(or don't plan to be lower than an inch), I believe there are a few guys looking to sell some of the first set of arms.
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This wider wheel stuff on the V's is almost comical. Almost.
It's just about impossible to do without (for me...) the FULL complement of aftermarket components. No short cuts for me apparently.

Widened rear to 9.75" not 10".

Installed 285's not 295's

+5mm hub-centric spacers

Raised up to stock height - rubs everywhere inner side only. At THIS point I won't assume I can get away with anything but the deepest arms...even at stock height. I'm simply not having that kinda luck with my V.
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Originally Posted by TheAce
This wider wheel stuff on the V's is almost comical. Almost.
It's just about impossible to do without (for me...) the FULL complement of aftermarket components. No short cuts for me apparently.

Widened rear to 9.75" not 10".

Installed 285's not 295's

+5mm hub-centric spacers

Raised up to stock height - rubs everywhere inner side only. At THIS point I won't assume I can get away with anything but the deepest arms...even at stock height. I'm simply not having that kinda luck with my V.
I want to start with saying I'm sorry for jumping in on your post
I'm sitting at stock height for now but end game is lowering the car and the cars on a set of F14's with 285's now but if I could somehow get a set of 295's on it and be able to drive on the back roads like I own them I'd be happy
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 08:30 PM
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This guy knew wtf he was doing.
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335s:



All those spots have been fixed on mine; except one and 325s should not be a problem, but I want 345s.



Who knows if it will ever happen....anyone play the lotto....
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Originally Posted by Creative Steel
If you guys aren't lowered(or don't plan to be lower than an inch), I believe there are a few guys looking to sell some of the first set of arms.
With Eibach springs and MM lowering spacers I had to take mine off because the wide arms would hit the cradle bolt on bumps. Now they are sitting in a corner of the garage along with the rest of my pile of leftovers..
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Originally Posted by 54inches
335s:



All those spots have been fixed on mine; except one and 325s should not be a problem, but I want 345s.



Who knows if it will ever happen....anyone play the lotto....

Whats the recipe for 325's if you arent lowered? Thanks....
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Originally Posted by TheAce
This wider wheel stuff on the V's is almost comical. Almost.
It's just about impossible to do without (for me...) the FULL complement of aftermarket components. No short cuts for me apparently.

Widened rear to 9.75" not 10".

Installed 285's not 295's

+5mm hub-centric spacers

Raised up to stock height - rubs everywhere inner side only. At THIS point I won't assume I can get away with anything but the deepest arms...even at stock height. I'm simply not having that kinda luck with my V.
I have my CS widened trailing arms for sale. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 1BADCTS
With Eibach springs and MM lowering spacers I had to take mine off because the wide arms would hit the cradle bolt on bumps. Now they are sitting in a corner of the garage along with the rest of my pile of leftovers..
this is a symptom of the arms prior to the newer revision, no?
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Originally Posted by Bio248
this is a symptom of the arms prior to the newer revision, no?
Yep.

Mine only hit on really aggressive bumps, but nonetheless it's not ideal. I'm now lowered over 1.5" though.
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