FLM fast lane machine front a arms 5B
02-17-2011, 09:26 PM
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FLM fast lane machine front a arms 5B
I have the FLM front and rear arms upper and lower in stock length , and im finding the front setup to be very stiff its got crap steering response , the front lower arms suspenion where it mounts is in a higher location than stock and theres no way to fix it that i know of , and i cant mount the top half to the shock tower any higher i have the v2 shock tower , its just an awkward setup that doesnt work very well in my opinion and im hating this . im thinking of scraping the whole set up and bying some other brand that allows me to use the ramtech shock tower together with the full front turtle racing hd mount and then ill have to buy some other brand of front lower and upper a arms like maybe GH or HBZ tubulars . What do you guys think
02-18-2011, 09:19 PM
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I have the FLM front and rear arms upper and lower in stock length , and im finding the front setup to be very stiff its got crap steering response , the front lower arms suspenion where it mounts is in a higher location than stock and theres no way to fix it that i know of , and i cant mount the top half to the shock tower any higher i have the v2 shock tower , its just an awkward setup that doesnt work very well in my opinion and im hating this . im thinking of scraping the whole set up and bying some other brand that allows me to use the ramtech shock tower together with the full front turtle racing hd mount and then ill have to buy some other brand of front lower and upper a arms like maybe GH or HBZ tubulars . What do you guys think
I have the FLM front and rear arms upper and lower in stock length , and im finding the front setup to be very stiff its got crap steering response , the front lower arms suspenion where it mounts is in a higher location than stock and theres no way to fix it that i know of , and i cant mount the top half to the shock tower any higher i have the v2 shock tower , its just an awkward setup that doesnt work very well in my opinion and im hating this . im thinking of scraping the whole set up and bying some other brand that allows me to use the ramtech shock tower together with the full front turtle racing hd mount and then ill have to buy some other brand of front lower and upper a arms like maybe GH or HBZ tubulars . What do you guys think
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RE: FLM fast lane machine front a arms 5B
I have used several sets of FLM arms they are always a pain and the front suspension is compressed especially if using threshold rezzies. They sell the kits with the V2 tower and in reality you alywas need the V1 tower. In all honesty ditch the alloy and goto RPM arms they are the best bang for the buck.
Aluminum may look nice but transfers energy in a crash and everything can get bent up. I would stick with a TR shock tower and TR HD top plate with RPM arms and you will have a strong machine.
Aluminum may look nice but transfers energy in a crash and everything can get bent up. I would stick with a TR shock tower and TR HD top plate with RPM arms and you will have a strong machine.
02-18-2011, 11:13 PM
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RE: FLM fast lane machine front a arms 5B
I've had no problems with my FLM arms or suspension. Do you have the stock length or extended length? Play around with the shock position and spring preload. I unscrew mine almost all the way to the top of the shock body.
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RE: FLM fast lane machine front a arms 5B
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I've had no problems with my FLM arms or suspension. Do you have the stock length or extended length? Play around with the shock position and spring preload. I unscrew mine almost all the way to the top of the shock body.
I've had no problems with my FLM arms or suspension. Do you have the stock length or extended length? Play around with the shock position and spring preload. I unscrew mine almost all the way to the top of the shock body.
02-19-2011, 01:07 AM
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RE: FLM fast lane machine front a arms 5B
ORIGINAL: LOST IN MN
I have used several sets of FLM arms they are always a pain and the front suspension is compressed especially if using threshold rezzies. They sell the kits with the V2 tower and in reality you alywas need the V1 tower. In all honesty ditch the alloy and goto RPM arms they are the best bang for the buck.
Aluminum may look nice but transfers energy in a crash and everything can get bent up. I would stick with a TR shock tower and TR HD top plate with RPM arms and you will have a strong machine.
I have used several sets of FLM arms they are always a pain and the front suspension is compressed especially if using threshold rezzies. They sell the kits with the V2 tower and in reality you alywas need the V1 tower. In all honesty ditch the alloy and goto RPM arms they are the best bang for the buck.
Aluminum may look nice but transfers energy in a crash and everything can get bent up. I would stick with a TR shock tower and TR HD top plate with RPM arms and you will have a strong machine.
02-19-2011, 07:07 AM
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RE: FLM fast lane machine front a arms 5B
The Red Cross car isn't all billet lol it has RPM arms a TR shock tower and TR top plate!!! Some people like Billet (alum)a-arms, Ihave learned through experience that too much alloy on a car can be a very expensive thing to fix in a crash. As Istated Idon't like how the shocks mount with the FLM arms with certain shock setups you lose a signiifcant amount of travel because of the limited mounting options.. Are they a horrible product? NO... Can they be better? Yes with a few adjustments...
You asked for an opinion Igave you one. What you do with it is up to you. I really like the look of them but once you crash that car and need to replace a $300 set of a-arms or loads of other parts because of transfer then you will realize what i'm talking about!!!
I give advice based on my experience with using products under several different configurations and use with other aftermarket parts. Idon't give information based on speculation or gossip. Ihave owned and used all of the products which Icomment on!!
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RE: FLM fast lane machine front a arms 5B
ORIGINAL: LOST IN MN
The Red Cross car isn't all billet lol it has RPM arms a TR shock tower and TR top plate!!! Some people like Billet (alum) a-arms, I have learned through experience that too much alloy on a car can be a very expensive thing to fix in a crash. As I stated I don't like how the shocks mount with the FLM arms with certain shock setups you lose a signiifcant amount of travel because of the limited mounting options.. Are they a horrible product? NO... Can they be better? Yes with a few adjustments...
You asked for an opinion I gave you one. What you do with it is up to you. I really like the look of them but once you crash that car and need to replace a $300 set of a-arms or loads of other parts because of transfer then you will realize what i'm talking about!!!
I give advice based on my experience with using products under several different configurations and use with other aftermarket parts. I don't give information based on speculation or gossip. I have owned and used all of the products which I comment on!!
The Red Cross car isn't all billet lol it has RPM arms a TR shock tower and TR top plate!!! Some people like Billet (alum) a-arms, I have learned through experience that too much alloy on a car can be a very expensive thing to fix in a crash. As I stated I don't like how the shocks mount with the FLM arms with certain shock setups you lose a signiifcant amount of travel because of the limited mounting options.. Are they a horrible product? NO... Can they be better? Yes with a few adjustments...
You asked for an opinion I gave you one. What you do with it is up to you. I really like the look of them but once you crash that car and need to replace a $300 set of a-arms or loads of other parts because of transfer then you will realize what i'm talking about!!!
I give advice based on my experience with using products under several different configurations and use with other aftermarket parts. I don't give information based on speculation or gossip. I have owned and used all of the products which I comment on!!
