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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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TDS E/T Improver Plates

http://www.top-downsolutions.com/pro...products_id=41

Anyone use these? Are they worth it? Where do you intall them and how?
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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im gonna ask the same ques, what do these things do?
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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i just use an airbag...
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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They preload the right rear tire, using the front sway bar to raise the left front corner of the car a little bit.

Pretty common "trick", generally.

You can get the same effect by using 2 different length sway bar end links.

It's not a magic cure-all; more of a fine-tuning aid. It's a rather subtle effect.

I'd suggest working with the rear first. Air bags, spring spacers, control arm reloc brackets, etc. Once you get all that dialed in, then and only then, it will be time for something like that.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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OH IC. Well thanks for the heads up. May not be much $$ but now I know I wont be needing them yet. I am getting spohn lower control arms boxed with poly bushings also getting their sway bar set, tranny mount, and steering brace soon. Also some sfc's and the lca brackets, not sure when I am lowering my car but when that happens I am getting adjustable panhard poly bush with front tubular a-arms....or maybe not...not sure yet. ANYWAY THANKS.

P.S. Is anyone using these? Pics and how you feel please.
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