EOI: Group buy for Gruven Parts rear control arms.

[kaanage]

Does Manaz have them? I thought he was just commenting on Dyldo's experience.

[dainese]

oh. nvm then.
carry on...

[kaanage]

no probs
Just seen in another thread that Manaz has a set of modified OE control arms (by ECS) that have bent

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f14/lowering-my-mk4-r32-70236-3.html#post797780

Driven Threads hammers his R32 on race tracks so if the Gruven Parts rca's stand up to that, they should be fine for road use. Dunno how Dyldo's fell apart as 4340 chrome moly steel is serious stuff (unless the heat treatment on his was faulty).

[gringo_54_oval]

I might go upper and lower control arms if theres a big difference in the original price.

I know this might sound crazy i even thought of trying to find another set and fabricating my own.
just havnt had luck finding another 2nd hand bora thats not totally bent.

[dainese]

no probs
Just seen in another thread that Manaz has a set of modified OE control arms (by ECS) that have bent

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f14/lowering-my-mk4-r32-70236-3.html#post797780

Driven Threads hammers his R32 on race tracks so if the Gruven Parts rca's stand up to that, they should be fine for road use. Dunno how Dyldo's fell apart as 4340 chrome moly steel is serious stuff (unless the heat treatment on his was faulty).

I dont know. I want to call it an isolated case...

not much should go wrong with them, and from what I can see they've added 2 choices for bushes AND added a boot for protection. Hell, I didn't even put any anti sieze on mine. although now that I have INOX (good stuff), I will put some on next time.

[Manaz]

Could well be an isolated case, as noted.

Just so you know, Forge also do an alternative part:

Home Page > Search > ES2550849 - ECS Tuning Inc

I can probably arrange a small discount on the price of those.

ECS also do the gruvenparts arms:

Home Page > ES#2497384 Adjustable Rear Control Arms - Pair - Blue Color - 107GRVBLUE

Again, I can probably arrange a discount for a group purchase.

Finally, KW also have something similar - ECS don't sell them, but I know Preeny can...

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

ECS's Shipping pretty hit and miss though. Wouldn't mind finding out about the kw ones though.

Could well be an isolated case, as noted.

Just so you know, Forge also do an alternative part:

Home Page > Search > ES2550849 - ECS Tuning Inc

I can probably arrange a small discount on the price of those.

ECS also do the gruvenparts arms:

Home Page > ES#2497384 Adjustable Rear Control Arms - Pair - Blue Color - 107GRVBLUE

Again, I can probably arrange a discount for a group purchase.

Finally, KW also have something similar - ECS don't sell them, but I know Preeny can...

[balkanac]

I'd go for KW, the price is not too different and KW is a proven manufacturer. No point in getting something and then keep checking if they bent or having different issues. Not saying that KWs are perfect, but they have excellent reviews

[dainese]

I'd go for KW, the price is not too different and KW is a proven manufacturer. No point in getting something and then keep checking if they bent or having different issues. Not saying that KWs are perfect, but they have excellent reviews

Oh, i guess so.

You should check at every service anyway (not that I have had to) I only checked when it needed lubing.

Gruvenparts has never had a bad name or have had a record of poorly built parts with a high failing ratio. Don't know why people seem to be writing it off

[tomtom_r32]

Hi guys,

I'm keen on a set of Adjustable Control Arms for my car.
I'm sick of un even wear on the tires.

I've been reseraching and reading alot of good review on the GruvenParts ones.

Is this GB going ahead as I want a set sooner rather than later.

Let me know peeps.

T

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

At the moment its between the KW's and the gruven parts. Either way im not too fussed but will see if we can get what everyone would like. Ill message preeny and see what he says about the kw's

Hi guys,

I'm keen on a set of Adjustable Control Arms for my car.
I'm sick of un even wear on the tires.

I've been reseraching and reading alot of good review on the GruvenParts ones.

Is this GB going ahead as I want a set sooner rather than later.

Let me know peeps.

T

[gringo_54_oval]

hi guys,i sent an enquiry to venom Motorsports and the guy said (copied n paste)

For the control arms we would need approx 5 or more to do a special deal.

They have the KW adjustable control arms british pounds 217 + delivery this is the original price.

Dont know if this helps us.Im over uneven tyre wear aswell.

[Jeeren]

I've got the KW control arms and KWV1s.... unfortunately still in their boxes

Installing this weekend! But its going to be a while before I can to give a decent review or opinion on the quality.

I'll keep you posted on how it goes

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Remember you need two sets to adjust camber and toe.

PM'd preeny so ill see what he says.

hi guys,i sent an enquiry to venom Motorsports and the guy said (copied n paste)

For the control arms we would need approx 5 or more to do a special deal.

They have the KW adjustable control arms british pounds 217 + delivery this is the original price.

Dont know if this helps us.Im over uneven tyre wear aswell.

[Preen59]

Luke (Back Door Shenanigans) just contacted me about this.

Have you guys considered the KW units?

RRP is $449.00.

If you guys can drum up a reasonable order, I'll do 12% off and free delivery. You'll also have Australian warranty.






Oh, and you'll be running control arms by a manufacturer that doesn't rag on everyone else's stuff in their description and consider aluminium "weak". Haha.


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