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      07-06-2012, 05:32 AM   #67
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I absolutely love them, Im also using gc camber plates, I'm pretty sure either toe arm will be adequate. I chose the MR because I've been using their adj arms and links since 2002 and never had any issues. I like worry free parts



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How do you like your GC coilovers? I assume it's the DA front/SA rear version? That's what I'm running plus Vorshlag camber plates, seems like only a few people are running GC coilovers

Looks like GC is not using spherical joint for their toe arms which is good, so I'm trying to decide between that and MR which is slightly cheaper
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I was wondering if any of the experts on the subject can chime in. Do you feel the construction of the Megan Racing Toe Arms will be sufficient to perform well? I am considering what arms to do and I don't want to go with the RE after hearing of the problems.
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No reviews on the GC toe arms?
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I was wondering if any of the experts on the subject can chime in. Do you feel the construction of the Megan Racing Toe Arms will be sufficient to perform well? I am considering what arms to do and I don't want to go with the RE after hearing of the problems.
Having owned a few track toys I can see these toe links being an issue after a while. After all, spherical joints are for track duty and some noise is expected after some use. IMO, regardless of which brand you get you will eventually get some noise.

I am due for suspension upgrades and am looking into a set of good aftermarket toe arms as well. If anyone have used GC, Megan and RE(is it RE or HPA? I see HPA toe arms mentioned more often) toe arms, please write a review.
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RE and HPA is the same thing. I'd go with a different part.
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Just thought I'd share; I just ordered Megan Racing toe links from ebay. $230 shipped from seller "e-autosports". You could likely get through with a lower offer...
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I've read this entire post comment by comment and concluded that i will buy the Ground Control Rear Toe links for my e90 that is lowered on Sonic Tuning S1 Coilovers.

My only question is what are these Megan Racing Rear CAMBER ARMS?? What exactly does camber arms do compare to Rear toe arms? Will running both the Megan racing camber arms and megan racing toe arms be more effective then just running a set of either HPA or GC toe arms?

Rear Toe
http://www.meganracing.com/product.a...d=891&catid=54

Rear Camber
http://www.amazon.com/06-11-Series-R.../dp/B0053N47Y4

Also, how do people feel about KMAC Rear Camber kit
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-31...ac-street.aspx

What exactly does upgrading bushings do? Is it possible to run all of these (rear camber arms, toe arms, and bushings)?

Thanks, im a noob when it comes to suspension.

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Ummmmmm....when I wanted to buy GC toe arms earlier this year, couldn't 'cause they were waiting for these.

Looks like a good unit for the job - what say ya'll?

As opposed to rubber....or HPA's....?

BTW I very much like my GC coilovers, yellows valved to GC's spec & matched to GC's Eibach springs. Also all M parts + LSD, however.

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I thought GC used spherical joints as well. It seems that way per a conversation I had with them. They do provide a 1 year warranty on them though. Honestly, I am trying to decide between Megan and GC right now and there isn't much help unfortunately.
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I wanted some black anodized RE Toe Arms from Harold @ HPA. Harold is a huge asset to this forum, and I like to give him my business when I can, but I just couldn't wait any longer for him to get them back into stock.
Anyway, I went ahead and ordered some Megan MR-6832's Toe Arms today from an online company called Tunersports. It was my first time doing business with Tunersports, and I was blown away by their fantastic customer service. Before I placed my order, they quickly confirmed by email that Megan had them in stock, and then within 7 hours of placing my order, I got confirmation that Megan Racing had shipped them out. Best part, I paid $235 shipped and no damn California sales tax!
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I've read this entire post comment by comment and concluded that i will buy the Ground Control Rear Toe links for my e90 that is lowered on Sonic Tuning S1 Coilovers.

My only question is what are these Megan Racing Rear CAMBER ARMS?? What exactly does camber arms do compare to Rear toe arms? Will running both the Megan racing camber arms and megan racing toe arms be more effective then just running a set of either HPA or GC toe arms?

Rear Toe
http://www.meganracing.com/product.a...d=891&catid=54

Rear Camber
http://www.amazon.com/06-11-Series-R.../dp/B0053N47Y4



Also, how do people feel about KMAC Rear Camber kit
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-31...ac-street.aspx

What exactly does upgrading bushings do? Is it possible to run all of these (rear camber arms, toe arms, and bushings)?

Thanks, im a noob when it comes to suspension.
Not sure what that Megan 'camber' arm is. It's either what's commonly referred to as a guide rod or upper link. What's commonly referred to as a camber arm is the wishbone link that supports the the rear spring and shock. If that Megan camber arm is the guide rod, that may be a viable option to the M3 guide rod. IMO, I'd go with those Megan links v. RE or whatever uses spherical bearings if you care about clunking or rattling noises.
I'm replacing my RE toe links with the toe links Meyle gave me tomorrow.
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I thought GC used spherical joints as well. It seems that way per a conversation I had with them. They do provide a 1 year warranty on them though. Honestly, I am trying to decide between Megan and GC right now and there isn't much help unfortunately.
Does GC warranty the spherical bearings for one year? That'd be good if they do. RE doesn't and considers them a wear item.
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I wanted some black anodized RE Toe Arms from Harold @ HPA. Harold is a huge asset to this forum, and I like to give him my business when I can, but I just couldn't wait any longer for him to get them back into stock.
Anyway, I went ahead and ordered some Megan MR-6832's Toe Arms today from an online company called Tunersports. It was my first time doing business with Tunersports, and I was blown away by their fantastic customer service. Before I placed my order, they quickly confirmed by email that Megan had them in stock, and then within 7 hours of placing my order, I got confirmation that Megan Racing had shipped them out. Best part, I paid $235 shipped and no damn California sales tax!
I thought so too for the past 4 years but recently not so much.
Good call going with the Megan toe arms.
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correct it is the upper link I installed a set on my car to fix my rear camber issues.



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Not sure what that Megan 'camber' arm is. It's either what's commonly referred to as a guide rod or upper link. What's commonly referred to as a camber arm is the wishbone link that supports the the rear spring and shock. If that Megan camber arm is the guide rod, that may be a viable option to the M3 guide rod. IMO, I'd go with those Megan links v. RE or whatever uses spherical bearings if you care about clunking or rattling noises.
I'm replacing my RE toe links with the toe links Meyle gave me tomorrow.
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Not sure what that Megan 'camber' arm is. It's either what's commonly referred to as a guide rod or upper link. What's commonly referred to as a camber arm is the wishbone link that supports the the rear spring and shock. If that Megan camber arm is the guide rod, that may be a viable option to the M3 guide rod. IMO, I'd go with those Megan links v. RE or whatever uses spherical bearings if you care about clunking or rattling noises.
I'm replacing my RE toe links with the toe links Meyle gave me tomorrow.
The Megan use rubber bushings and that is my only concern. Will these still eliminate the toe deflection under hard acceleration? If so, then I will go with them immediately.
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The Megan use rubber bushings and that is my only concern. Will these still eliminate the toe deflection under hard acceleration? If so, then I will go with them immediately.
IDK. Ask Tres or Orb.
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IDK. Ask Tres or Orb.
My concern is at my power level, I will cause more force to be experted than most others.
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My concern is at my power level, I will cause more force to be experted than most others.
That's for sure! I'm sure you've upgraded the subframe bushings (hopefully something stiffer than M3), the differential bushings and guide rods too.
If you don't mind a little rattle or clunking noises, the RE toe links should be fine. I already promised someone my RE toe links or I would of just sent them to you. I couldn't sell them in good conscience. g/l
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That's for sure! I'm sure you've upgraded the subframe bushings (hopefully something stiffer than M3), the differential bushings and guide rods too.
If you don't mind a little rattle or clunking noises, the RE toe links should be fine. I already promised someone my RE toe links or I would of just sent them to you. I couldn't sell them in good conscious. g/l
I do have upgraded guide rods and delrin diff bushings. I went with the M3 subs and I feel they are sufficient at this point. What are you buying now instead of the RE?
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So is there a definitive choice between the RE toe arms and the Megan ones?
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I do have upgraded guide rods and delrin diff bushings. I went with the M3 subs and I feel they are sufficient at this point. What are you buying now instead of the RE?
I had contacted the USA Meyle rep a couple months ago about HD bushings for the rear links and more specifically the toe arms shortly after I had the RE toe arms installed. Kinda back asswards I know. Anyway, he had Germany send 3 sets of their toe arms, which are just oe steel links with slightly harder durometer rubber bushings. I got a set for free and so did 2 other guys on this forum. I started a thread about it. Anyway, just had them installed today and the rear is nice and quiet now. We'll see how the rear tracks when I'm up in the mtns. next week. The RE toe arms and M3 subframe bushings didn't totally eliminate the rear end dog legging/tracking problem I've had during hard accel and passing. My tuning shop says an M3 rear sway bar would help, but I'm not going that route. Maybe firmer diff bushings?
I bet you've got your hands full w/all that HP...I read somewhere Shiv was looking into making diff bushings? My tuner says he's going to look into machining metal inserts to press into the diff bushings and secure them with bolts..we'll see

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I do have upgraded guide rods and delrin diff bushings. I went with the M3 subs and I feel they are sufficient at this point. What are you buying now instead of the RE?
What difference(s) do you feel, hear with the delrin diff bushings?
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