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Old 06-20-2006, 06:10 PM   #1
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Exclamation Tubular Front Lower Control Arm Kits BACK IN STOCK!!!

That's right!

We located and got ahold of the last batch of tubular control arms made by Focus Central (who's now out of business) - In Existance! Once these last sets are gone, they're gone forever!

They come powercoated black, and come with spherical adjustable rod ends for camber adjustment.

Poly bushing are required for installation. We carry and sell these seperatly.

Call our friendly sales staff to order... 954-960-0774

Feel free to ask any questions you may have in here, and remember, these are very limited. Once these last sets are gone, you'll never be able find these again.

Thanks guys!
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Old 06-21-2006, 02:21 PM   #2
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how much are these again and how much are the required bushing thanx.
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Old 06-22-2006, 03:35 PM   #3
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do they work on 05's
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Old 06-23-2006, 06:20 AM   #4
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Yes, they will work on 2005 model years, but I'm not positive about 2006 years.

Please call our sale staff for pricing. Thanks!
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Old 06-23-2006, 11:17 PM   #5
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post some pics
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Old 06-24-2006, 02:01 PM   #6
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Default Re: Tubular Front Lower Control Arm Kits BACK IN STOCK!!!

Just some questions.
1) Do these control arms cause any undo wear on the strut bearings?

2) Do you still plan on making these yourself?

3) Lastly when it says longer tie rod are needed how much longer?
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Old 06-26-2006, 05:59 AM   #7
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Just some questions.
1) Do these control arms cause any undo wear on the strut bearings?

2) Do you still plan on making these yourself?

3) Lastly when it says longer tie rod are needed how much longer?


1: NO
2: Steeda will NOT be making these, once the ones they have are gone, thats it
3: Uhhmm WHAT?!?!?! It doesnt say that they are needed.
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Old 06-27-2006, 09:49 AM   #8
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Are these legal for SCCA Solo STS class competition?
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Old 06-27-2006, 02:53 PM   #9
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I belive it is a catch 22. you can run the arms, but to get -3 degrees. you need a slightly longer tie rod (witch is illegal in STS). SM is the first class where you are alowed to mod the tie rod.
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Old 06-27-2006, 03:06 PM   #10
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That's what I was afraid of. Thanks!
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Old 06-28-2006, 12:35 AM   #11
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Are you guys refering to the spherical ROD END, or the steering rack outer tie rod?
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Old 06-28-2006, 12:35 AM   #12
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Are these legal for SCCA Solo STS class competition?

I'm not sure about this. You will have to check with the rule books.
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Old 06-28-2006, 12:41 AM   #13
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Just some questions.
1) Do these control arms cause any undo wear on the strut bearings?

2) Do you still plan on making these yourself?

3) Lastly when it says longer tie rod are needed how much longer?

1) I couldn't see these putting any "wear" on the strut bearings. Maybe a little stress on them at maximum camber settings, but not enough to cause failing in any way. Keep in mind we have been running these in our SCCA road car for years with zero problems.

2) Once this batch runs out, if there was a need, posibly. But I don't think they sell enough for us to invest the engineering and machining time. We'll see...

3) Where did you see a longer "tie rod" is needed?
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Old 06-28-2006, 11:32 AM   #14
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3) i'm sorry after much searching and reserch, the FC arms don't need these but the custom slotted OEM arm do. I just got a little confused.

New question: how much negative camber can these obtain with about 1.5 inch drop.

Rule 14.8.B does not allow the replacement of the balljoint with a spherical ROD END.
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Old 07-02-2006, 03:12 AM   #15
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It looks like you answered your own question about the SCCA rules.

I'm not sure on the max settings to be honest with you. I havn't had my car up on a rack yet with these arms installed.

I can tell you however, just from messing around with my car down on the ground, at least 3-4* neg camber is posible. Probably more.
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