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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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Help me decide..

What suspension mod to start out with. I am heavily leaning toward LCAs with Relocation Brackets. I know SFCs are good but I don't plan on doing those... don't want anything welded to my frame since my car is rare.

Any input would be appreciated.
Old Jun 26, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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as far as i know, LCA relocation brackets have to be welded in
Old Jun 26, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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BMR has bolt in ones.
If I had it to do over again I would have bought a Torque Arm first instead of LCAs and a panhard rod.
they would be next on the list but with just the LCAs and panhard I was still spinning pretty bad, I think an adjustable TA would have helped me hook better.

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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 09:06 PM
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1) Spohn Torque Arm

2) BMR Boxed LCAs

3) Subframe Connectors

then springs, shocks, sway bars, strut tower braces, panhard rod...
Old Jun 26, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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So two people have said Torque Arm first. Why is that? I figured that was if you were making gobs of power.
Old Jun 26, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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We're preparing you for the gobs of power that you will be making in the future. this way, a torque arm will already be checked off the "to do" list.
Old Jun 27, 2003 | 01:02 AM
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by the way, they have bolt in SFCs as well. Just so you know...
Old Jun 27, 2003 | 06:44 AM
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I think TAs make the biggest difference in getting the car to hook, now at lower power levels the stock TA will survive and the stock suspension can be made to work but an adjustable TA will make gettin the power down so much easier.
This is just my opinion but I did LCA and panhard rod first and I could not hook up, so if I had it to do over I would have gone with the TA first.
A package approach is the best way to do it but most of us are on a budget and can only afford one piece at a time.
Old Jun 27, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by scoobysnax83
by the way, they have bolt in SFCs as well. Just so you know...
Yes I know this but won't they still kinda stretch out the frame er... or something I forgot
Old Jun 27, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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Originally posted by Indy93Z28
Yes I know this but won't they still kinda stretch out the frame er... or something I forgot
I'm pretty sure the answer to that is no. Actually, subframe connectors will help to keep your can in better original condition than without. If you're worried about it being permanent, than find some bolt-on ones.
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