Has anyone seen the new tubular control arms vicks is selling ?
They say they're supposed to be better handling.Does anyone have
any thoughts on them?
tubular control arms
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Re: tubular control arms
I'm interested, I'd like to know some specs as to what they improve.
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Re: tubular control arms
htchevyii wrote:I'm interested, I'd like to know some specs as to what they improve.
Same here.
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Re: tubular control arms
I'd like to know if they are approved for normal road use, I got the impression they are for race only???
Every time i have sent en email I have had now responce for them??
Every time i have sent en email I have had now responce for them??
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Re: tubular control arms
divace73 wrote:I'd like to know if they are approved for normal road use, I got the impression they are for race only???
Every time i have sent en email I have had now responce for them??
I was going to send them an email, I guess I can save my time than
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Re: tubular control arms
lanciahf wrote:Just gotta ask. Why don't you call them?
time zones makes it a little hard for me, email is usually my last resort of contact, I am a bit old school and pefer to speak to people
Tobi wrote:divace73 wrote:I'd like to know if they are approved for normal road use, I got the impression they are for race only???
Every time i have sent en email I have had now responce for them??
I was going to send them an email, I guess I can save my time than
Still shoot them an email, then maybe follow up with a phone call....
Cheers David
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Re: tubular control arms
divace73 wrote:lanciahf wrote:Just gotta ask. Why don't you call them?
time zones makes it a little hard for me, email is usually my last resort of contact, I am a bit old school and pefer to speak to peopleTobi wrote:divace73 wrote:I'd like to know if they are approved for normal road use, I got the impression they are for race only???
Every time i have sent en email I have had now responce for them??
I was going to send them an email, I guess I can save my time than
Still shoot them an email, then maybe follow up with a phone call....
English as second language makes it easier to email rather than call. I can send them an email and call later, that's true.
The way they describe the arms is a little confusing in particular when it comes to the height of the car. My car is a little lower than it should be and I am hoping that the design of the arms would help with that.
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Re: tubular control arms
I have tubular replacement arms being built now and should have them available in March. They should be priced well under what Vicks is offering. Vicks arms are sourced from Ladas, my arms are built specifically for the Spider
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Re: tubular control arms
They don't look like LADAs arms.
Similar , but different.
Ladas arms - http://vaz-2106.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=5860&st=20
Similar , but different.
Ladas arms - http://vaz-2106.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=5860&st=20
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Re: tubular control arms
Special wrote:They don't look like LADAs arms.
Similar , but different.
Ladas arms - http://vaz-2106.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=5860&st=20
There are likely a bunch of companies making tubular arms for Ladas. They are a popular race car over there.
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Re: tubular control arms
what would be the benefit of going a tubular arm? Would it be weight saving? Better suspension geometry ? Both??
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Re: tubular control arms
I'd like to know as well.
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Re: tubular control arms
All of this is generally speaking. Tubular arms are usually more rigid, have alternative bushings that are more solid than factory rubber. Most will also add several degrees of positive caster for better handling.
One of the things I found is they are NOT always lighter.
One of the things I found is they are NOT always lighter.
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