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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Pro Mini control arms?



Anybody running these? They look very well made. They are a little pricey at $299.00 but they look fully milled from billet aluminum. I also like how they did the bushings. I don't want a harsh ride or added road noise. I have some crap arms that need replacing.

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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Hello. Anyone.

Anyone have these?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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How much do they weigh?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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i think alta's would be better...

http://www.altaminiperformance.com/p...ntrolarms.html
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 01:29 PM
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I have the H-Sports and I have not noticed any additional noise or harshness. I think they are $50 less than the ProMini ones your showing.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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How much do they weigh?
I don't know the weight but I know what you are thinking. They do look solid and don't appear the lightest out there. That said, they look extremely well made.


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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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I have the H-Sports and I have not noticed any additional noise or harshness. I think they are $50 less than the ProMini ones your showing.
Are they the same as these.


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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Do the rear control arms need to replaced with all or most of the popular brands of lowering springs? If not, which springs do not require control arm replacement?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Hi LongBoard

I have these arms installed to draw in some of the Neg camber created by lowering the car.

Why did I choose this particular arm: Its milled one piece up to the adjustable nut, stress is not concentrated at the bushing/joint.

Did it introduce any harshness: none discernible by me.

I dont know how much weight is saved but its lighter than the OE arms by at least 1 pound per pc.

How does the car feel: Like it always has, fun.

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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Hi LongBoard

I have these arms installed to draw in some of the Neg camber created by lowering the car.

Why did I choose this particular arm: Its milled one piece up to the adjustable nut, stress is not concentrated at the bushing/joint.

Did it introduce any harshness: none discernible by me.

I dont know how much weight is saved but its lighter than the OE arms by at least 1 pound per pc.

How does the car feel: Like it always has, fun.

cheers
Thanks for the response. I think I'll give them a try.

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
Are they the same as these.


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Yes. Mine are the blue ones in the picture. I only replaced the lowers.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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I like my Noltec arms...

they do the same thing, you can't see them on the car, but if weight conscious, I can't help you there. They are still the best price out I believe. I paid $300 for 2x pair (upper and lower). Search around....
 
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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By the way...

.. to avoid confusion as to which brand Im referring to...the Pro Mini kit..

When I bought it, it was marketed as an Eibach product. Its actually made by an aftermarket performance part manufacturer in the U.S. They manufacture front camber kits and control arms for most car makes. So its not a 1 off producer.

Hope this helps.

Good Luck.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini


Anybody running these? They look very well made. They are a little pricey at $299.00 but they look fully milled from billet aluminum. I also like how they did the bushings. I don't want a harsh ride or added road noise. I have some crap arms that need replacing.

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Those are made by SPC I believe.
 
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