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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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Anybody have experience with Shark Bite Aluminum A-Arms? Tech info claims they can give up to 6* of castor, and increase negative camber. The castor should reduce wander and center the steering easier after a turn. My car is only used for cruising .
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Anybody have experience with Shark Bite Aluminum A-Arms? Tech info claims they can give up to 6* of castor, and increase negative camber. The castor should reduce wander and center the steering easier after a turn. My car is only used for cruising .
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I have them. They do what they say they'll do.
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I have them. They do what they say they'll do.
Thanks Zwede. Does it make the car track better? (less wandering?)
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Yes, the extra caster makes it more stable on the highway. It helps especially if you have larger rims (17" or more) with low profile tires.

Maybe my imagination, but it seems it is also smoother driving over those little reflectors in the road.
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I have them. They do what they say they'll do.
Interested.....where did you get them ?


Edit: I just Googles them....easy to find....a little pricey !

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I got them from Speed Direct: http://speeddirect.com/
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