Where to Buy Charley Arms?
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Charlie arms are hard to come by. There are some rumors that they are out of production. Try Paragon Products.
I also believe that Racer's Edge is making some comparable arms.
Max
I also believe that Racer's Edge is making some comparable arms.
Max
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Originally Posted by Eric
Mark Blaszak--do a web search, IIRC he is somewhere is Canada. I bought rebuilt control arms from him and they were top-notch.
Charlie Arms are a specific brand of control arms. Blaszak's are a competitor to Charlie Arms.
Here's a list of control arm manufacturers: http://www.weissach.net/Suppliers_92...ns.html#A-Arms
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I think Milledge has them.
http://www.jmengines.com/
I am thinking about going with the Kokeln's. Anyone have any advice or suggestions?
Mike
http://www.jmengines.com/
I am thinking about going with the Kokeln's. Anyone have any advice or suggestions?
Mike
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I bought the very first set of "Charlie" arms sold years ago from Jon Milledge. I'd try him first. He had a hand in the design and testing. The arms are made by Wrightwood Racing. They are also famous for "Charlie Bar" 911 sway bars. The owner is well-known in professional circles. Very well-known. He also marches to his own beat when it comes to "production" schedules...
We tested my pins (19 mm diamter) at 20 hours and they showed no wear. I have not heard of any problems with Charlie's arms except they are sometime hard to find.
I have see most of the rest, including the arms from Canada. I have used the Fabcars. I have had two stock control arm failures on a well-maintained and professionally set-up car. In both cases, they were rebuilt (by a "reputable" vendor) 944 Turbo S arms.
If you drive your 944 series car on the track, you should make sure you are informed regarding control arms. The Fabcars have been the standard. Charlie's are a new standard. Either would be a good choice. I wouldn't put anything else on my car. It could be that the folks at Racer's Edge have/will have another well-designed set. Time will tell.
We tested my pins (19 mm diamter) at 20 hours and they showed no wear. I have not heard of any problems with Charlie's arms except they are sometime hard to find.
I have see most of the rest, including the arms from Canada. I have used the Fabcars. I have had two stock control arm failures on a well-maintained and professionally set-up car. In both cases, they were rebuilt (by a "reputable" vendor) 944 Turbo S arms.
If you drive your 944 series car on the track, you should make sure you are informed regarding control arms. The Fabcars have been the standard. Charlie's are a new standard. Either would be a good choice. I wouldn't put anything else on my car. It could be that the folks at Racer's Edge have/will have another well-designed set. Time will tell.