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    Offline ACE_5150

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    Tubular upper control arms
    « on: May 18, 2005 - 11:18:29 AM »
    I saw an ad for some tubular upper control arms for E-bodies. Anyone know if there is an advantge to having these? They're around $200.00
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    Offline Robb

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    Re: Tubular upper control arms
    « Reply #1 on: May 19, 2005 - 12:47:27 AM »
    Firmfeel sells them.   Guy was trying to get me excitited about them when I ordered my PS gear box.

    The advanatge is more camber adjustment, which the FirmFeel guy says the E Bodies really respond to.   So better handling.

    no personal experience.
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Tubular upper control arms
    « Reply #2 on: May 19, 2005 - 01:10:42 AM »
    Magnum force has em too.I  know the owner. I live fairly close.... I can ask whatever questions you have and get back to you.
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    Re: Tubular upper control arms
    « Reply #3 on: May 19, 2005 - 07:31:41 AM »
    I was curious if they were lighter. My chally is on a diet. Trying to shed pounds where ever I can, and if they are a good improvement in handling that would be a plus. Anyone have an exact price on em? Thanks.
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    Re: Tubular upper control arms
    « Reply #4 on: May 19, 2005 - 04:43:28 PM »
    I called up MagnumForce racing for you. They told me that there is a negligible weight savings with just using the upper control arm replacements only. However, if you do the all out replacement tubular K member with coil overand rack and pinion steering. ...There is a significant weight reduction in the front end. BTW, they will be soon offering I hear, an IRS  rear set up for the E bodies also.

    Go to: magnumforceracing.com
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    Re: Tubular upper control arms
    « Reply #5 on: May 20, 2005 - 01:45:12 AM »
    the tunbular arms should be significantly stiffer though
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    Re: Tubular upper control arms
    « Reply #6 on: May 20, 2005 - 10:48:58 PM »
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