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ShermanEF9
09-26-2008, 04:00 PM
So finally i replaced the disgusting control arms i had before.. they caused squeaking, grinding, clunking.. some beyond members know exactly what im talking about.
anyways heres some pictures of the job.
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v333/187/48/758239133/n758239133_1430465_4982.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v333/187/48/758239133/n758239133_1430467_5685.jpg
I chose the skunk2 system because it was easy, affordable, and quite easy to find... not to mention the wicked red they come in.

http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v333/187/48/758239133/n758239133_1430468_6004.jpg
Note the scarring on the end.. this is from it scraping the inside of my fender because of the retarded place the camber adjustment was.

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v333/187/48/758239133/n758239133_1430470_6791.jpg
Old and new

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v333/187/48/758239133/n758239133_1430474_8287.jpg
The weird wear pattern i wass getting because of my shitty control arms.

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v333/187/48/758239133/n758239133_1430475_8621.jpg
one installed :)

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v333/187/48/758239133/n758239133_1430473_7789.jpg
and finally the beginning of my sticker collection :P

After changing these i notice a HUGE change in performance. cornering is a lot tighter aswell as the car is stiffer, but easier to drive. i give these control arms an 8/10 only because i did have a few problems with the camber adjust coming loose, but remedied with some loctite.

jdm_eg6
09-26-2008, 07:41 PM
getting the same ones in a couple weeks :thumbsup: i hope to see the same results :)

ShermanEF9
09-26-2008, 08:53 PM
I hope you like them.
My only advice: TIGHTEN YOUR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT!
i have 4 bolts somewhere on mcloed.

jdm_eg6
09-27-2008, 01:50 AM
haha for real? i will for sure, i have lock tight aswell! i have learned my lesson from my Integra LS sway bar.. i didnt use lock tight and somewhere in calgary my bolts lay for my sway bar haha.

ShermanEF9
09-27-2008, 12:05 PM
haha oh well. but yah i definately would buy these. worth the extra weight and money:thumbsup:

92gsr
10-08-2008, 01:40 AM
blue loctite ftw.