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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 06:12 PM
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1 Eibach Pro-System-Pl us (05-10 GT)
1 Eibach Pro-Alignment Camber Adjustment Bolts
1 Ford Racing GT500 Style Strut Mount Upgrade
1 J&M Adjustable Panhard Rod Steel
1 Eibach Pro-Alignment Rear Lower Control Arm


After reading previous threads, here is the list I put together. Anyone have any thoughts on this package? or recommend anything different?

The setup is going on an 06 GT to replace stock parts.
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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Forget the camber bolts and GT500 mounts and get Steeda HD mounts which correct for camber or MM plates
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Forget the camber bolts and GT500 mounts and get Steeda HD mounts which correct for camber or MM plates
Agreed. I'll throw in the J&M plates too. Reading through the stuff here, I don't think I'd ever touch camber bolts.
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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1 Eibach Pro-System-Pl us (05-10 GT)
1 J&M Adjustable Panhard Rod Steel
1 Eibach Pro-Alignment Rear Lower Control Arm
1 J&M Camber Plates (05-10 All)


Based on the feedback so far, how does this list look instead?
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by pinn
1 Eibach Pro-System-Pl us (05-10 GT)
1 J&M Adjustable Panhard Rod Steel
1 Eibach Pro-Alignment Rear Lower Control Arm
1 J&M Camber Plates (05-10 All)


Based on the feedback so far, how does this list look instead?

That's a good setup, although I'd recommend UPR LCAs and PHB.
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Hey guys...any reason you don't favor the bolts? I understand they are not adjustable and have read that they are only JUST able to correct for the camber, but for a daily driver you don't think this is sufficient?

Is there maybe a reliability issue?
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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Heard a few stories of them becoming...unadjusted...while driving. Don't use a band-aid to fix something that requires stitches.
Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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i have bolts and i dont seem to have any issues, i havent done track days or anything with them though.
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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Hey pinn, is this for track? Daily driver? Did you order/install this setup?

I'm curious because mine is a DD and I'm wondering what kind of difference LCAs would make. I got what you got for my 13, except the LCAs. The AM guys talked me into the plates instead of the bolts. But that I put the last of my budget toward them, so I can't swing the control arms right now.
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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I'm not trying to play devil's advocate but in the dozens and dozens of threads I've read about bolts vs plates I've seen more complaints about plates (noise, clunking) and more 'stories' about bolts than anything else. I've contacted some of the big speed shops and tuners both locally and across the country with questions ranging from blocks to suspensions and whenever I asked about the safety of bolts versus plates they never hesitated to give a thumbs up even if they weren't the ones selling them. I'm sure I could find someone that has had problems with them but it isn't as people have made it out to be. Just makes you wonder if it's an internet conspiracy, no offense to anyone.



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