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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Lower Control Arms

Well guys and gals, I am of first thing in the morning to go to Grassroots Garage. Finally getting my control arms and a new Tierod installed. They gave a great price for the install, enough to make a 180 mile 1 way trip worth it versus the local folks. I will let you all know what I think of the megan control arms after I get back.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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I am interested in what your opinion of the Megan control arms is, as I have a set sitting waiting to be installed when it warms up. Do you have any experience with other vendor's control arms (Alta, Ireland, Hsport, etc)?

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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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I have only experienced the Factory control arms. Handling has improved on sharper turns, Dan made a camber adjustment, not quit sure which way, but the outside of the tire sits a little bit further on the bottom than the top. Rides a whole lot better now. A great experience with Grassroots Garage. Dan is a great guy to work with. Look foward to having future work done at his shop.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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Thanks for the update. How about ride noise, any noticeable increase over stock?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Ride noise stayed about the same. I cant tell any difference between switching to the Coilovers and Control arms from stock.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Good info, thanks again.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Dustin at AutoXCooper.com should be able to give more information on them.
 
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