T1 vs Stock
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T1 vs Stock
GM Performance shows a T1 lower control arms for Corvettes. Does any one know if it is just different bushings or completely different arms.
Thanks!
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from what ive read here (I had the same question) the bushings were the difference between the two sets. With the cost of the t1 setup being high, Id opt for an all metal spherical bearing setup like pfadt makes.
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I bought 4 used uppers and was looking to get 4 lowers and install the Pfadt bushings in them after powder coating them so that they are easy to keep clean.
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Hey Tim. To affirmatively answer your question, the T1 arms are geometrically the same as the production arms, but with a different rubber bushing designed for a little less deflection.
El Es Tu is spot on. If you were planning on running our poly bushing kit any control arm will do, so long as it's undamaged.
El Es Tu is spot on. If you were planning on running our poly bushing kit any control arm will do, so long as it's undamaged.
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Hey Tim. To affirmatively answer your question, the T1 arms are geometrically the same as the production arms, but with a different rubber bushing designed for a little less deflection.
El Es Tu is spot on. If you were planning on running our poly bushing kit any control arm will do, so long as it's undamaged.
El Es Tu is spot on. If you were planning on running our poly bushing kit any control arm will do, so long as it's undamaged.
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Thanks! I hope be out to see you before Christmas in Salt Lake. Plan to do the Optima events again this year and since I have the rest of your parts on my car, I figured the bushing would be the last piece I needed to add! I have 4 uppers and I took the stock bushing out this weekend and should have the four lowers by next weekend.
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Ditto, do a write up for us man.
After my first legitimate track day this summer, all I can think about is road race parts now. Luckily I was already running on Pfadt CO's, and could physically see the difference in the leaf sprung cars' cornering characteristcs through undulated sections/turns versus how mine reacted.
I've kind of lost the desire to make more than the 460-wheel I'm making now, and just want more brakes, and more suspension. I'd like to hear your take on 'em.
After my first legitimate track day this summer, all I can think about is road race parts now. Luckily I was already running on Pfadt CO's, and could physically see the difference in the leaf sprung cars' cornering characteristcs through undulated sections/turns versus how mine reacted.
I've kind of lost the desire to make more than the 460-wheel I'm making now, and just want more brakes, and more suspension. I'd like to hear your take on 'em.
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Ditto, do a write up for us man.
After my first legitimate track day this summer, all I can think about is road race parts now. Luckily I was already running on Pfadt CO's, and could physically see the difference in the leaf sprung cars' cornering characteristcs through undulated sections/turns versus how mine reacted.
I've kind of lost the desire to make more than the 460-wheel I'm making now, and just want more brakes, and more suspension. I'd like to hear your take on 'em.
After my first legitimate track day this summer, all I can think about is road race parts now. Luckily I was already running on Pfadt CO's, and could physically see the difference in the leaf sprung cars' cornering characteristcs through undulated sections/turns versus how mine reacted.
I've kind of lost the desire to make more than the 460-wheel I'm making now, and just want more brakes, and more suspension. I'd like to hear your take on 'em.
It needs turn and stop before you need more HP.
