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Old 11-29-2006   #1 (permalink)
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Default Upper and lower control arms

I would like someone to explain the differences and qualities of the MANY uppers and lowers available. Now.... with that said, and knowing what I have on my car, all I'm looking for is a slightly better launch. I will be making the front end a little lighter also with UPR's tubular K member and arms. So do I go adjustable or no.... also, its just a street car that sees the track maybe 5 or 6 times in the summer....
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you may have to adjust the pinion angle to help with the geometry of the car. adjustable yes. be sure to measure the original ride height in case you decide to add springs..
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First of all, the suspension components aren't going to do much good on street tires, so dr's are a must. If it is only gonna hit the track 5-6 times a year, I really wouldn't bother with the tubular k-member. For the amount of power your gonna be making and the amount of drag racing your gonna do, I would stick with fixed length control arms from Steeda or MM which will make for a nice ride on the street. The Megabite jr's are suposed to be really good for drag and allow you to adjust the mounting point on the axle with the use of a bracket.
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First of all, the suspension components aren't going to do much good on street tires, so dr's are a must. If it is only gonna hit the track 5-6 times a year, I really wouldn't bother with the tubular k-member. For the amount of power your gonna be making and the amount of drag racing your gonna do, I would stick with fixed length control arms from Steeda or MM which will make for a nice ride on the street. The Megabite jr's are suposed to be really good for drag and allow you to adjust the mounting point on the axle with the use of a bracket.
i second that. www.maximummotorsports.com read up! and decide on what you think will be best for your application.
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So the K member wont save enough weight to make a difference?
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