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Old 09-12-2005 | 10:20 PM
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Which aftermarket front control arms do not require spindle modifications? Racer's Edge? Charlie Arms?
Old 09-12-2005 | 10:49 PM
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Charlie Arms need to have th spindle machine to accept a 19 mm ball joint pin. Fabcars, Racer's Edge, Kokeln, and Blaszaks don't. Not sure if the Racers Edge units are out yet.
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Got a link for Fabcars? My PowerFlex front bushes have broken up in my stock arms after 5 weeks / 1,700 miles so I imagine they will do the same again when replaced and I think it's time to look for different arms.

Any experiences or other suggestions appreciated.
Old 09-14-2005 | 10:08 AM
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http://www.fabcar-usa.com/

Here you go, I like my arms.
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http://www.ogracing.com/

Sorry they sell through OG Racing and Smart Racing
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Thanks. They run pretty expensive compared with the prices Paragon will charge for the Racer's Edge ones (which is the same as the Lindsey/Kokeln ones). I haven't had a price back from Blaszaks yet. What in your opinion makes them worth the extra?
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Check out the pics. Racer's edge are different that Kokeln/ lindsey arms. The Fab car arms are very heavy duty in comparison to others. They are easy to rebuild and they have been around a while with a good track history. Blaszaks are supposed to be a good deal. I would actually like a set of Charlie arms but I'll stick with Fab's.
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From the (tiny) pics Fabcar look similar to stock - I guess they are but are rebuildable? Racers Edge look like Charlie Arms but in steel. The other 3 (Kokeln, Lindsey and Baszak) all look much more hand fabricated, again in steel.

Any issues with any/all of them and Weltmeister Sway Bars?
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I can only speak for the Fabcar arms. I have Welts too and everything fits nice.

How do you like your Autronics?
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I like the Autronic a LOT. It was a pain to fit though; needs a 0-5v TPS and it won't work with the stock triggering, it needs a crank and a reference trigger to be fabricated and it comes with its own harness. Triggering was the biggie.
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Yup, It looks nice. I have a local guy who sets them up. It looks like it has alot of nice features.

Now back to your control arms..
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evil 944T, you have a pm
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There's another player in this game...
I'll see if I can load the foto.
I know nothing abt the arms, but I have the shift kit and it is very well made and works great.
http://www.rpmengineering.biz/pages/porsche.htm
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Hmmm, They like nice. The shop too.
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Originally Posted by MitchB
There's another player in this game...
I'll see if I can load the foto.
I know nothing abt the arms, but I have the shift kit and it is very well made and works great.
http://www.rpmengineering.biz/pages/porsche.htm
ARGH WHATS THE DEAL WITH PURPLE EVERYTHING!!!!!!

Its like EVERYONE does camber plates in purple, a few other parts too. I like woman damnit, I dont want purple on/in/around/near my car

Anyway, I *think* Markus' control arms are $600USD a pair, but he will do them to suit.


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