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Old 03 October 2012, 05:55 PM
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Default bugeye wrx lower arms to alloy?

ive just received some alloy lower front arms for my bugeye wrx wagon, im hoping there the right ones as i havnt offered them up to my car yet, are the classic bugeye and blobeye alloy lower arms all pretty much the same,? as i bought them from scooby spares im hoping there right as im getting some whiteline bushes too.
Old 03 October 2012, 09:40 PM
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Newage are slightly wider (10mm IIRC)... I have alloy arms fitted to mine, makes a big difference. When you fit them, flip the rear mounting pin 180 degrees (search for "free caster mod") - should gain you 0.5 degrees extra front caster
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Originally Posted by Gigsy
Newage are slightly wider (10mm IIRC)... I have alloy arms fitted to mine, makes a big difference. When you fit them, flip the rear mounting pin 180 degrees (search for "free caster mod") - should gain you 0.5 degrees extra front caster
nice one cheers mate, i have ALK to fit to just want a better turn in and no understeer cheers for your help.
Old 06 October 2012, 05:27 PM
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Well, it certainly helped mine - was after the same thing as you
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i have just got some alloy bottom arms to go on my 2001 wagon do i need to change the anti roll bar aswell as the drop links.
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No, just the drop links.
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