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Old 12-10-2006, 05:06 AM
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Default lower rear control arms - quick question

would some non-adjustable lower control arms work by themselves on a stock suspension? and also would some non-adjustable allow me to have room for future suspension upgrades?

Thanks much for any help.

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Old 12-10-2006, 04:56 PM
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Any suspension mods are better than stock...check my sig..
Old 12-10-2006, 06:50 PM
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What are your plans for the car? You can use lower control arms by themselves if you want, it may or may not be a good idea. It just depends what you want out of the car.
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I'm just taking it relatively slow. so I dont really plan on anything major suspension wise for awhile other than SFC's or shocks. I dont go to the track.. I really dont race much.

was just kinda looking for a worthwhile relatively inexpensive mod I could do that would make a difference.
Old 12-10-2006, 09:16 PM
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Get shocks first, then instead of getting LCAs or SFCs, get a 35 mm front sway bar. Those will give you the most improvement in handling.
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I put the bigger sway bars on first ($229 for front and rear). Huge difference in driveability of the car. Put Koni's and Strano springs on next ($1000). Even more difference and worth every penny. If you ever did one thing for your DD suspension, I would do the shock upgrade. I am one of those who doesn't think the SFC are worth the money - same with STB. I do have the STB, but only because it looks cool and I got a good deal. Next time I am at Road Atlanta, I am going to do some laps with it on and with it off to see if there is a difference.
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I would say any suspension mod. is deff worth it. After I put my parts on its a real different car.



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