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Old 01-24-2008, 03:47 PM
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So its time to finally upgrade my front end.
I have decided to go with a tubular K member and coilovers and control arms(the whole kit).
I just have some reservations about which brand to buy.

I have seen the D&D, Granatelli and QA1 Motorsports out there, they are all relatively priced the same, just dont know which one to get. This will be a daily driver and I have also heard that upgrading to a Tubular K member will hurt my driveability. any advice on this matter? I'm kinda lost. disc brakes in the back are going to be added as well as upper and lower control arms in the back.
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Old 01-24-2008, 05:09 PM
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UPR makes a great kit, and its cheap
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Old 01-24-2008, 06:34 PM
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I got a quote for 600.00 shipped to my door for a GMS kit. K member, A arms and coilovers. is that a good price? is GMS (granatelli) a good brand?
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Old 01-24-2008, 08:54 PM
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I bought the D&D KIT...it worked out well and rides really well..couldn't tell much of a difference vs stock as far as ride quality
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Old 01-25-2008, 02:46 AM
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bump....
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Old 01-25-2008, 09:03 AM
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What about maximum motorsports? I haven't heard anything negative about them yet.
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Old 01-25-2008, 12:01 PM
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i was gonna mention MM but then he asked if 600 was good for the GMS kit. so i figured that wasn't in his budget if he had to ask
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