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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 167
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![]() I'm building my '89 GT - Cobra clone as a 350-400hp, street car with no power adders (right now, anyway). My question is, are aftermarket control arms really necessary. I'm not being cheap, I just want to know. Also, I'm installing the rear in a few weeks and would like some recommendations on springs, shocks and struts. I don't need anything adjustable. Also, I don't necessarily want my car dropped that much. Because of this, I'm leaning toward the FMS springs. They say they only lower the car about 1 inch. That's fine with me. Thanks.
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Huber Heights, OH
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Should you get something for a 350HP car, yes. Just get lowers. My brother still has stock uppers and he is pulling 1.33 60fts. ![]()
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wichita, KS
Posts: 53
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![]() I have Mega-Bite Jrs and can feel the tires digging into the pavement, something I couldn't feel with the stockers. They can be installed in two positions and I put mine on the softer one. It was recommended to me not to replace the uppers with any thing stiffer than the HD/Police UCAs, which I did, due to binding.
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It's a lot like a race car
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Meridian, MS
Posts: 4,130
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![]() With your hp, yes you need control arms
I'd suggest UPR adjustable uppers and Mega Bite Jr lowers. X2C upper and lower control arms if your on a budget like me. ($162 shipped) -Josh, aka the tireburner
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