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SuperPro lower arms
« on: August 20, 2012, 10:38:55 pm »

Any word? Release date? Retail prices?

I'd be interested in swapping the TT lower arms if I dont have to flog a testicle.

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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2012, 11:30:59 pm »
no adjustable ball joint?

so what advantage to these confer over TT arms?
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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2012, 11:38:52 pm »

The superpro ones will have adjustable ball joints.

They will be properly designed for the car whereas the tt arms are a bit of a compromise.  They have improved handling but due to the geometry of them and extra width have given me clearance headaches

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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2012, 05:00:31 am »

The superpro ones will have adjustable ball joints.

They will be properly designed for the car whereas the tt arms are a bit of a compromise.  They have improved handling but due to the geometry of them and extra width have given me clearance headaches

Ant reviews backing this up Mike?
They are designed for the TT as well  :smiley:

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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2012, 10:14:53 am »

The superpro ones will have adjustable ball joints.

They will be properly designed for the car whereas the tt arms are a bit of a compromise.  They have improved handling but due to the geometry of them and extra width have given me clearance headaches

Ant reviews backing this up Mike?
They are designed for the TT as well  :smiley:



looking at the photos Mike, it doesn't look like the ball joints will be adjustable. can this be run with a WALK, or is it meant to be as an alternative to a WALK?
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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2012, 10:57:18 am »


Hmmm,

I already have improved roll centre with the tt arms, just think they don't work quite right on the Leon due to the wheel sitting further forward In the arch causing contact.  :sad1:

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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2012, 09:30:00 pm »
Mike did get much rubbing before changing the arms? and do you get much rubbing in normal spirited road driving or just on the track? The reason I ask is that I get quite a bit of rubbing going around the bends at the front of the arch on the track with std arms, but hardly anything on the road. Just thought that it might not be the arms??? Either way if you find a solution let me know 'cos I'm finding it a right PITA as well!!



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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2012, 10:01:06 pm »
Mike did get much rubbing before changing the arms? and do you get much rubbing in normal spirited road driving or just on the track? The reason I ask is that I get quite a bit of rubbing going around the bends at the front of the arch on the track with std arms, but hardly anything on the road. Just thought that it might not be the arms??? Either way if you find a solution let me know 'cos I'm finding it a right PITA as well!!




On std arms I was lower and even under spirited driving had no contact. 

With the arms and raised on contact on corners on track was constant.
Improved since Alex had a fettle but on corners and even dips/ compressions in the road and spirited driving.

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There's a good chance the ground control top mounts will help stop it as they don't sag as much as oem ones.
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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2012, 10:02:14 pm »

@ jimbo

Forgot to add I think it's more of a problem on the Leon than the golf due to the Leon's arches

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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #10 on: August 21, 2012, 10:08:07 pm »

Any word? Release date? Retail prices?

I'd be interested in swapping the TT lower arms if I dont have to flog a testicle.

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You mist only have 3 left by now, Mike  :laugh:

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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2012, 02:44:02 pm »
seems the aussies have had 'em for a while

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?8625-Super-pro-Lower-control-arms.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f15/superpro-supaloy-control-arms-73474.html

and there's quite a few on ebay

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=Super+Pro+Lower+Control+Arms+

you just have to get them shipped from Oz, for $550 (approx £364 before shipping & duty) it doesn't seem too bad, and maybe I can get my bro' to send some over, might be a bit cheaper

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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2012, 02:46:35 pm »

My best mate moves to Oz next month  :innocent:

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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2012, 03:11:07 pm »

My best mate moves to Oz next month  :innocent:

which bit?? I'm from perth originally, moved here in '97. Oh and I also got a price back for shipping.....$235 which is a bit steep. It weighs 8kgs, I'm sure you can ship it for less than half that

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Re: SuperPro lower arms
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2012, 03:27:26 pm »

My best mate moves to Oz next month  :innocent:

which bit?? I'm from perth originally, moved here in '97. Oh and I also got a price back for shipping.....$235 which is a bit steep. It weighs 8kgs, I'm sure you can ship it for less than half that

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