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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Ok i was looking at getting some lower control arms. But i dont know what to get or what the differences are. I was looking at the BMR tubular, but should i go with poly bushings, polly-rubber combo, and then also there is the chromoly ones, why are they so much more expensive, are they that much better? Also I will be getting BMR relocation brackets. I dont want them to make a whole lot more more noise, but if they just make a little more its not a problem. My car is just a daily driver, wont ever have over 500hp, so what LCAs should i get? Also should i get boxed instead of tubular, and the the chromoly ones worth the extra money?
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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There are alot that are good, I use my own brand name...
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Spohn, LG and Hotchkis are some of the best. I'm using the adjustable Spohns, personally. Chromoly are more expensive because they are made with stronger materials. I think the chromolys are worth the money, just for the strength factor, if for nothing else.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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which of these two would be better? This is for a daily driver, doesnt see the track much, and i dont want to hear a whole lot more noises or make the ride alot worse.
http://www.lmperformance.com/1468/1.html
http://www.lmperformance.com/1471/1.html

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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 03:19 PM
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the poly/poly might be quieter than the poly/rod combo, from what i;ve read on here. i run the poly/poly non adjustable chromoly spohns and love 'em. just make sure you grease the bushings before installign them, or they will develop a squeak.
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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I went with Metco's. They're the best IMO.
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