GW TracLink vs.Panhard

turbolx · 09-12-2000, 08:30 AM

The MM package recommends stock control arms because the leave the softer bushings in place to flex a bit to prevent bind with their panhard. Something has to give. The MM package is certainly a good one, and one that leaves plenty of room to grow.

The *current* Steeda packages don't use a panhard, so they can afford to put stiffer bushings in the uppers (or completely replace them). Not my personal favorite way to better handling, but it works to a point, and most people are happy with this.

The *new* Steeda package coming out DOES include a panhard, but it also includes new upper control arms that get mounted in a completely different location, giving FAR superior geometry and no bind. This setup is one of the hot tickets for true open track racers and hardcore enthusiasts.

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Greg Banish
President, Detroit Speedworks
'93 LX
Incons, Baers, Torque Arm, Stereo
'00 Bad-Ass F150

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09-12-2000, 08:30 AM	#6
turbolx Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 252	The MM package recommends stock control arms because the leave the softer bushings in place to flex a bit to prevent bind with their panhard. Something has to give. The MM package is certainly a good one, and one that leaves plenty of room to grow. The current Steeda packages don't use a panhard, so they can afford to put stiffer bushings in the uppers (or completely replace them). Not my personal favorite way to better handling, but it works to a point, and most people are happy with this. The new Steeda package coming out DOES include a panhard, but it also includes new upper control arms that get mounted in a completely different location, giving FAR superior geometry and no bind. This setup is one of the hot tickets for true open track racers and hardcore enthusiasts. ------------------ Greg Banish President, Detroit Speedworks '93 LX Incons, Baers, Torque Arm, Stereo '00 Bad-Ass F150