Upper and lower control arms

gt_andy · June 19th, 2008, 03:52 PM

What do they do? Are they really worth it? can anyone explain in detail or send a link on the topic?

HMUSN · June 19th, 2008, 03:53 PM

they stop wheel hop and allow your car to hook. it's a great mod to have

gt_andy · June 19th, 2008, 03:57 PM

what if i dont have that problem now? I have heard alot about it is a good mod! When do you need to start to have these upgraded?

HMUSN · June 19th, 2008, 03:58 PM

yesterday.

they are a MUCH better piece than Fords stock crap

gt_andy · June 19th, 2008, 04:00 PM

Will it help my 1/4 times?

HMUSN · June 19th, 2008, 04:02 PM

they should. driver mod pending

gt_andy · June 19th, 2008, 04:04 PM

Well i dont have any problem with wheel hop now! I have ran a 13.3 with stock rearend and it hooked nicely....with a 4.10 i will need the arms?

HMUSN · June 19th, 2008, 04:07 PM

what are your mods? and sea level?

with 4:10's you'll need tires.

Control arms are always going to help you. they are right up there in the after market with subframe connectors.

gt_andy · June 19th, 2008, 04:16 PM

My mods are. CAI, Diablo tune, Pro 5.0, UDP's, H&R SS Springs with Tokico Illiums 5 ways, and ET Streets. I live in Toledo Ohio and pulled those times at Milan Raceway. Not sure of the sea level....would they put that on there website?

HMUSN · June 19th, 2008, 04:25 PM

they might. regardless control arms are a great mod and I think you should invest in them.

crappy_head · June 19th, 2008, 04:28 PM

13.30 posible with those mods? damn

gt_andy · June 19th, 2008, 04:35 PM

13.30 is possable!

I posted this in my local forum when i got back from the track!

I was able to shake down a 13.30 @ 103.22MPH My 60ft was 1.87 pass.
That was with 20PSI in the tires but I was still spinning on the launch.
I bet If I drop the PSI a few more I might get an even lower 60ft. but

I started off two passes with 13.4X pass but I was pussy launched it at 3500-4000 and small burnouts.

I know my burnouts where a little weak to start off with. My last two pass I roasted them up pretty good! My last pass I had a hard 5200-5500 launch. It was my best 60ft of the night. Friends and fellow racers said I spun allot on that launch. Can't wait for the next couple of weeks

gt_andy · June 19th, 2008, 04:37 PM

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White99stang · June 19th, 2008, 04:40 PM

yeah its possible. I ran a 13.2 with just exhaust, cai, and shifter on drag radials

gt_andy · June 19th, 2008, 04:45 PM

What brand uper and lower are good? Maximum motorsprts?

White99stang · June 19th, 2008, 04:50 PM

prefer upr

MATT02GT · June 19th, 2008, 05:07 PM

I vote Steeda. But stick with a decent name brand. Id suggest staying away from Granettili....heard quite a few stories about thier control arms. But damn 13.2-13.3's stock.... I hate elevation

White99stang · June 19th, 2008, 05:14 PM

watch out saying gms too loud, sweetstang will be in here in a heartbeat. Steeda is a design off of UPR so you can go with either. I say if UPR was good enough to get me a 1.4 60ft than UPR and i have over prob 200 passes without the slightest bit of wear than they are good in my book.

MATT02GT · June 19th, 2008, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by White99stang

watch out saying gms too loud, sweetstang will be in here in a heartbeat. Steeda is a design off of UPR so you can go with either. I say if UPR was good enough to get me a 1.4 60ft than UPR and i have over prob 200 passes without the slightest bit of wear than they are good in my book.

Did he not just trash a control arm???

gt_andy · June 19th, 2008, 05:18 PM

are they hard to install? I lowered my car myself!

June 19th, 2008, 03:52 PM	#1
gt_andy Regular 2000 Mustang GT 13.10@103 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	Upper and lower control arms What do they do? Are they really worth it? can anyone explain in detail or send a link on the topic? __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang GT 5spd (TOY) 1997 Ford Tunderbird LX = Daily Driver

June 19th, 2008, 03:53 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	they stop wheel hop and allow your car to hook. it's a great mod to have __________________

June 19th, 2008, 03:57 PM	#3
gt_andy Regular 2000 Mustang GT 13.10@103 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	what if i dont have that problem now? I have heard alot about it is a good mod! When do you need to start to have these upgraded? __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang GT 5spd (TOY) 1997 Ford Tunderbird LX = Daily Driver

June 19th, 2008, 03:58 PM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	yesterday. they are a MUCH better piece than Fords stock crap __________________

June 19th, 2008, 04:00 PM	#5
gt_andy Regular 2000 Mustang GT 13.10@103 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	Will it help my 1/4 times? __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang GT 5spd (TOY) 1997 Ford Tunderbird LX = Daily Driver

June 19th, 2008, 04:02 PM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	they should. driver mod pending __________________

June 19th, 2008, 04:04 PM	#7
gt_andy Regular 2000 Mustang GT 13.10@103 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well i dont have any problem with wheel hop now! I have ran a 13.3 with stock rearend and it hooked nicely....with a 4.10 i will need the arms? __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang GT 5spd (TOY) 1997 Ford Tunderbird LX = Daily Driver

June 19th, 2008, 04:07 PM	#8
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	what are your mods? and sea level? with 4:10's you'll need tires. Control arms are always going to help you. they are right up there in the after market with subframe connectors. __________________

June 19th, 2008, 04:16 PM	#9
gt_andy Regular 2000 Mustang GT 13.10@103 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	My mods are. CAI, Diablo tune, Pro 5.0, UDP's, H&R SS Springs with Tokico Illiums 5 ways, and ET Streets. I live in Toledo Ohio and pulled those times at Milan Raceway. Not sure of the sea level....would they put that on there website? __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang GT 5spd (TOY) 1997 Ford Tunderbird LX = Daily Driver

June 19th, 2008, 04:25 PM	#10
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	they might. regardless control arms are a great mod and I think you should invest in them. __________________

June 19th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#11
crappy_head Regular 2001 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manati, Puerto Rico Posts: 474 iTrader: 0 reviews	13.30 posible with those mods? damn __________________ HP 401 TQ 380 \| Vortech V-2 SQ Intercooled \| 410 Gears \|Accufab 75mm TB \| UPR O/R X Pipe \| Flowmaster 40s Eibach Sportline Springs \| Steeda U&L Rear Arms \| Subframe Connectors \| Steeda Sport Shifter

June 19th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#12
gt_andy Regular 2000 Mustang GT 13.10@103 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	13.30 is possable! I posted this in my local forum when i got back from the track! I was able to shake down a 13.30 @ 103.22MPH My 60ft was 1.87 pass. That was with 20PSI in the tires but I was still spinning on the launch. I bet If I drop the PSI a few more I might get an even lower 60ft. but I started off two passes with 13.4X pass but I was pussy launched it at 3500-4000 and small burnouts. I know my burnouts where a little weak to start off with. My last two pass I roasted them up pretty good! My last pass I had a hard 5200-5500 launch. It was my best 60ft of the night. Friends and fellow racers said I spun allot on that launch. Can't wait for the next couple of weeks __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang GT 5spd (TOY) 1997 Ford Tunderbird LX = Daily Driver

June 19th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#14
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah its possible. I ran a 13.2 with just exhaust, cai, and shifter on drag radials __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

June 19th, 2008, 04:45 PM	#15
gt_andy Regular 2000 Mustang GT 13.10@103 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	What brand uper and lower are good? Maximum motorsprts? __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang GT 5spd (TOY) 1997 Ford Tunderbird LX = Daily Driver

June 19th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#16
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	prefer upr __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

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June 19th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#17
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	I vote Steeda. But stick with a decent name brand. Id suggest staying away from Granettili....heard quite a few stories about thier control arms. But damn 13.2-13.3's stock.... I hate elevation __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

June 19th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#18
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	watch out saying gms too loud, sweetstang will be in here in a heartbeat. Steeda is a design off of UPR so you can go with either. I say if UPR was good enough to get me a 1.4 60ft than UPR and i have over prob 200 passes without the slightest bit of wear than they are good in my book. __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

June 19th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#20
gt_andy Regular 2000 Mustang GT 13.10@103 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 309 iTrader: 0 reviews	are they hard to install? I lowered my car myself! __________________ 2000 Ford Mustang GT 5spd (TOY) 1997 Ford Tunderbird LX = Daily Driver

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