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Old Feb 16, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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Boxed VS Tubular

What is the benefit of boxed verse tubular control arms...
Old Feb 16, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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boxed is stronger

tubular is lighter

for most street, normal track applications, tubular is more than addiqate
Old Feb 16, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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Boxed are generally smaller but at the same time you also give up a little more ground clearence.
Old Feb 16, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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i have boxed BMRs and a friend of mine has tubular BMRs. the difference between the 2 is that mine are heavier and larger. you can see mine pretty easy whereas you have to look up under the car to see my friends tubular frame connectors.
Old Feb 17, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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...and rod ended units dont bind. Dont expect to road race with boxed control arms
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