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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 2005mach1
I just got some roush race LCA, no bushing or rubber all steel with steel hiems.
Much added noise/rougher ride?
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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I just had a long discussion with a sponsor from another forum and am now convinced that Steeda is the way to go. Not only are they built in the good 'ole USA, but they stand behind their products. Yep, they are more expensive, but I have found out over the years that you get what you pay for. I might not do it all at once, but my entire back end will be done in Steeda parts.

Good, now I can focus my research on something else... like Superchargers!!
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Let me in on what you know
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Doogie65
I just had a long discussion with a sponsor from another forum and am now convinced that Steeda is the way to go. Not only are they built in the good 'ole USA, but they stand behind their products. Yep, they are more expensive, but I have found out over the years that you get what you pay for. I might not do it all at once, but my entire back end will be done in Steeda parts.

Good, now I can focus my research on something else... like Superchargers!!
Sounds like the decision is made, thats cool, Steeda is decent stuff. I'd like to point out though - many others are made in good ole' USA and have great customer service to boot. These pieces (UCA, LCA, PHB, brace, etc) are simple parts, there is nothing complex about them and there is little to choose between the good brands. I'd be happy with any of them on my car and am about 99.9% certain you couldn't tell the difference from one to another. Personally I chose Spohn because a) they are made in Pennsylvania and b) they are chrome-moly (option, most others are mild steel).
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by EagleStroker
Much added noise/rougher ride?
Don't know have not put them on yet, but everyone says yes.
Car is going for more track use so thats ok
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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It's ok with me too, just curious how noticeable
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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about steeda, i have many steeda parts on my car but would not use there arms. i have actually heard the lowers snapping at the weld points. It happened to someone on this forum, i hope they chime in.
UMI is gonna get my money, just waiting on our canadian dollar to improve
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 07musclemustang
about steeda, i have many steeda parts on my car but would not use there arms. i have actually heard the lowers snapping at the weld points. It happened to someone on this forum, i hope they chime in.
UMI is gonna get my money, just waiting on our canadian dollar to improve
I'm running the Steeda LCA's and after 6 track days so far so good, even with 425 HP and 418 LBFT and a heavy right foot!
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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sleeper, im not trying to pick a fight just trying to pass on information that ive heard and seen. In fact im sure it was a forum memeber who had the arms snap oh him. It was the blue fixed length on a SC motor on the track. I hope he chimes in just for agruement sake.
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 07musclemustang
sleeper, im not trying to pick a fight just trying to pass on information that ive heard and seen. In fact im sure it was a forum memeber who had the arms snap oh him. It was the blue fixed length on a SC motor on the track. I hope he chimes in just for agruement sake.
I didn't think you were trying to pick a fight. I was just commenting that for me they seem to be working fine so far. I would also be interested in knowing if some one had them fail and under what circumstances. As I'm hitting 130 MPH at Mosport the last thing I need is a suspension failure!

Ditto by the way on your comments re the Canadian dollar. I was lucky and got all my stuff when it was over par. Of course I was also paying a lot more for gas so some things are better and others worse.



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