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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 05:27 PM
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Question BMR front lower control arm interference?

I'm thinking about replacing my high mileage front lower control arms with a BMR tubular set. I think I heard about an interference issue where the arms can run the rotors on lowered cars (Eibrach Pro Kit). I also have the Baer Track Kit with 1.1" thick rotors. Anybody running this combo?
Old Jan 1, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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There is no way there would be clearance issues between rotor and LCAs. Maybe between caliper and LCA?
There is a picture of LCAs installed on BMR's site (go to swaybars) and you can see that the rotor is several inches away from the control arm.
Old Jan 1, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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I have them w/ Stainless Steel 4 piston calipers and 13 inch rotors and there is no fit problem.

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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 03:43 PM
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Kevin, is your car lowered? Lowering it seems to be the issue.
Old Jan 1, 2004 | 03:49 PM
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It is lowered, I have the Sportline springs on it. I see no way that there could be any problems.

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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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Thanks for the quick repsonse Kevin, I read a post in the Autocross section where a guy had to grind part of the LCA to fit with his Baer 1.25" wide rotors. He said it was an issue due to the car being lowered.
Old Jan 1, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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As far as I can tell, there is more room and less chance for interference with the tubular control arms than with the stockers.
Good luck.

Kevin
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