02-17-2007, 09:52 PM
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That looks like it was a major P.I.T.A.,good write-up.
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02-17-2007, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by blinkwatt
That looks like it was a major P.I.T.A.,good write-up.
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Actually isnt, Took me 1 hour 30 minutes on the drivers side and 1 hour on the passenger side. The directions make it seem alittle overwhelming cause Its alot of direction but only to make certain that the DIY'er does not run into ANY snags along the way.
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02-17-2007, 10:46 PM
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The Bentley version of installing/removing the control arm is choppy at best. I'm still a little fuzzy on how to install the bushing side. Not that I need to do it,but knowledge is power. Do you have any pics of how you used the vice grip pliers?
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02-17-2007, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by blinkwatt
Do you have any pics of how you used the vice grip pliers?
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Oh sorry, Like this....
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02-17-2007, 11:04 PM
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What are your thoughts on the ride now? Would this help prevent wheel hop when trying to do a burnout? Or was it just that it was squeeking?
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02-17-2007, 11:11 PM
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The Feel of the rear end is now very solid and doesnt feel as sloppy as it did before the replacement, Of course the clacking and rattles in the rear end are gone. I have yet to do a burnout or donut... I didnt get wheel hop before the install, If the Original bearing Cartridge has ALOT of play then i can understand see how you would experience wheel hop, but mine were only worn just a tad, only enough to have bad rattling noise in the warm temps and nearly no noise during colder temps. But all in all I love it.
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02-19-2007, 02:01 PM
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Wow, congrats on the new arms!
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02-19-2007, 02:33 PM
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Thank you very much
I was wondering how the installation went.
I'll be changing mine as soon as the temperature warms up.
Question:
What price difference was it between the stock and the aftermarket ones?
I looked them up on eBay, but none were listed.
thanks
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02-19-2007, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by boggtown
What are your thoughts on the ride now? Would this help prevent wheel hop when trying to do a burnout? Or was it just that it was squeeking?
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Hey, i know people frown upon burnouts, but the nite installed the control arms, i did a burnout infront of my friends house, It was great, Rpms were at about 4500 when i popped the clutch, then the wheels broke traction and then i was at WOT and the RPMs pegged at 6000 rpms and the car went forward all the way to the end of the block wheels spinning till the end of the block and the front end up like a speed boat. It was great... cant wait for a track day.
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02-28-2007, 01:48 PM
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Thanks
Hey CJ_boxster thanks for the write up. I too had the mysterious rear end noise. I went with the OEM track arms and now it's nice and quiet! I wouldn't have ever attempted the repair without your DIY! Thanks again!
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02-28-2007, 02:19 PM
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Oh wow you did it! nice, i wasnt sure if anyone would actually use the DIY i made. Glad it helped you.
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