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Old 06-16-2009, 08:35 PM
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So I've got an extra 200-240 bucks to spend on some uppers and lowers. I've narrowed it down to these 3, which ones would you guys go with?
Any other brands or types are welcome as long as they fit the description above. Thanks ahead of time

http://summitracing.com/parts/SUM-790000R-W/

http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=2117

http://www.stage3motorsports.com/pro...l_Arm_Kit.html
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Old 06-16-2009, 09:36 PM
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#3, but I would suggest adjustable uppers

if you buy #2 you should you should have someone kick you in the nuts for buying GMS garbage.
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Old 06-16-2009, 10:26 PM
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definitely don't get #1, i bought those and the bushings went out after about 2-3 months. if i were you i'd get upper and lowers with spherical bushings.
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Old 06-17-2009, 03:42 AM
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^+1, urethane us the cheapest possible way of making the bushings, and they will pound themselves to death in short order...

One thing to keep in mind is that if you buy "the cheapest there is", there is a good chance you will get "the cheapest there is"--it's not always true, however it happens more often than not...
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Old 06-17-2009, 08:03 AM
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I believe in doing things once it cost more up front but in the long run usually cheaper. I would use your $200 buck or so and just buy a good set of lowers then when you have more money buy new uppers.
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Old 06-17-2009, 08:40 AM
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I would run nor recommend ANY of the above linked LCA's/UCA's

What are the goals for your ride? DD with general upgrades? 1/4 mile and launching? Improvement on the twisties?

If this is the latter, steer completely clear of those arms and go poly/spherical. Those, as well as ANY good aftermarket arms, WILL introduce additional NVH into your ride, but those are WORSE than stock in some ways.

If you are ONLY interested in the 1/4 mile, a solid poly/poly will be OK.

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Old 06-17-2009, 03:06 PM
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Just my PO, but I would never buy a UCA/LCA kit that costs as much as, or less, than most descent sets of lowers alone would run you.
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Old 06-17-2009, 10:34 PM
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No cheap parts ever!!! you will always kick yourself in the end because you had to buy things twice and it was a waste the first time. If you wanna drag the car, go with some baseline or hpm control arms. More expensive but well worth the extra money for quality and durability.
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