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Inferno LSX · 12-12-2011, 03:42 PM

Hey blazzin1, any pics of those welds? Thought you were getting them months ago after I took those Forgelines off your hands.

blazzin1 · 12-12-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

Hey blazzin1, any pics of those welds? Thought you were getting them months ago after I took those Forgelines off your hands.

Yeah, I was going to buy the Welds right after I sold you my Forgelines (btw...I never should've done that!!!), but then I decided the Welds (along with the soft drag radials) were just too "impractical" for my needs. So I bought some 20" American Racing Torq-Thrusts for a while. Well, I wasn't satisfied with that set-up either, so I sold them and bought my Welds now!!! Screw it, they may be impractical, but I love 'em!!! Still need to buy tires....(hoping to get them for Christmas!) Link to pictures provided below....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183263

Inferno LSX · 12-12-2011, 04:57 PM

They look good, I want a set for the strip. I'm lowered a tad, but I have coilovers and I think it's set about 3/4" drop. I'll notch if I have to.

blazzin1 · 12-12-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

They look good, I want a set for the strip. I'm lowered a tad, but I have coilovers and I think it's set about 3/4" drop. I'll notch if I have to.

Yep, I have coilovers too. I figured I'd leave the suspension set-up at stock ride height until I can afford to buy the new BMR LCA's.

Inferno LSX · 12-12-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Yep, I have coilovers too. I figured I'd leave the suspension set-up at stock ride height until I can afford to buy the new BMR LCA's.

BMR stuff is over built and heavy. Won't feel right on my car when on a road course. Who else makes a LCA?

blazzin1 · 12-12-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

BMR stuff is over built and heavy. Won't feel right on my car when on a road course. Who else makes a LCA?

Spohn also makes an LCA, but I've seen other members on here that had them rub on their Welds. Plus, kinda "shotty" customer service from what I've heard. I seriously doubt when driving you could "feel" any difference at all between OEM and aftermarket LCAs, regardless of how much they weigh. If you're lowered and staying lowered, then get the BMR non-adjustable LCA (I'm sure they're lighter than the adjustable version).

Inferno LSX · 12-12-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Spohn also makes an LCA, but I've seen other members on here that had them rub on their Welds. Plus, kinda "shotty" customer service from what I've heard. I seriously doubt when driving you could "feel" any difference at all between OEM and aftermarket LCAs, regardless of how much they weigh. If you're lowered and staying lowered, then get the BMR non-adjustable LCA (I'm sure they're lighter than the adjustable version).

Some other cars that installed BMR parts (trailing arms and toelinks) said they could feel the suspension was heavy and slow on the track. So they removed them, and went to the Pfadt parts like I have. I'll think of something.

grocerygetter · 12-12-2011, 11:11 PM

so I have a pfadt lowering spring...I would guess by what is said here the weld's are out unless there is less back spacing offered soon? Is that correct? (ie it is hitting the control arm)

kevin1106 · 12-12-2011, 11:17 PM

Bogarts = Perfect fitment. Trust Perry at PTS. He will not do you wrong!!!

blazzin1 · 12-13-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by grocerygetter

so I have a pfadt lowering spring...I would guess by what is said here the weld's are out unless there is less back spacing offered soon? Is that correct? (ie it is hitting the control arm)

With your lowering springs, it is fairly "possible" that the 17" Welds would rub/contact the lower control arms. I've seen it go both ways. Possible solutions....You could "notch" your OEM LCAs, or buy aftermarket LCAs, or size-up to 18" Welds. Or, as Kevin mentioned above, you could pay the big-bucks for Bogarts!!!

se7en · 12-13-2011, 01:10 PM

Only problems ive heard about the Bogarts is that they are not good for the road. Any truth to this that anyone knows of?

blazzin1 · 12-14-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by se7en

Only problems ive heard about the Bogarts is that they are not good for the road. Any truth to this that anyone knows of?

I've heard that too. I don't know from personal experience, so don't take it as gospel, but I think the metal must be a little "softer" than the typical street-wheel, which makes them a little more susceptible to damage if you were to hit a pothole or curb or something. Don't get me wrong, in my opinion, they are the ultimate "racing" wheel, but designed with that purpose in mind only.

Have you made up your mind yet, as to what wheels are you going to get for your car? Just curious....

grocerygetter · 12-28-2011, 12:53 PM

ok...hang on...notching lower control arm...someone have a pic?
I ask because essentially pfadt sells a kit to box/reinforce the stock control arm. At that point, I wouldn't sweat trimming it for wheel clearance. Just depends on what the trimming 'is'.

Inferno LSX · 12-28-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by grocerygetter

ok...hang on...notching lower control arm...someone have a pic?
I ask because essentially pfadt sells a kit to box/reinforce the stock control arm. At that point, I wouldn't sweat trimming it for wheel clearance. Just depends on what the trimming 'is'.

Pfadt's reinforcement weld on truss is for the trailing arm. The notch needs to be made on the lower control arm.

12-12-2011, 03:42 PM	#15
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	Hey blazzin1, any pics of those welds? Thought you were getting them months ago after I took those Forgelines off your hands. __________________

12-12-2011, 04:57 PM	#17
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	They look good, I want a set for the strip. I'm lowered a tad, but I have coilovers and I think it's set about 3/4" drop. I'll notch if I have to. __________________

12-12-2011, 11:11 PM	#22
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	so I have a pfadt lowering spring...I would guess by what is said here the weld's are out unless there is less back spacing offered soon? Is that correct? (ie it is hitting the control arm) __________________ -John S.

12-28-2011, 12:53 PM	#27
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	ok...hang on...notching lower control arm...someone have a pic? I ask because essentially pfadt sells a kit to box/reinforce the stock control arm. At that point, I wouldn't sweat trimming it for wheel clearance. Just depends on what the trimming 'is'. __________________ -John S.

12-12-2011, 11:17 PM	#23
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	Bogarts = Perfect fitment. Trust Perry at PTS. He will not do you wrong!!!

12-13-2011, 01:10 PM	#25
se7en Drives: 10 Procharged SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The creek at the end of the dead end road Posts: 1,857	Only problems ive heard about the Bogarts is that they are not good for the road. Any truth to this that anyone knows of?