Broken Upper A-arm Bracket.

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Mar 15, 2006 | 04:24 PM

#11

Slows2k

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R- compounds and Auto-x use are the cause. The AP2's have a strap between both sides of the bracket added.

Mar 15, 2006 | 05:00 PM

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RED MX5

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[QUOTE=Kaolinte,Mar 15 2006, 12:27 PM]I have just Broken my Upper A-arm Mounting Bracket.

Mar 15, 2006 | 06:04 PM

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[QUOTE=RED MX5,Mar 15 2006, 10:00 PM]Just for my own peace of mind, could you please confirm that you either autocross or track the car on R compound tires?

Mar 15, 2006 | 07:02 PM

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Eluded

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I recall reading a TSB about this and it specifically mentioned R compound tires. The S

Mar 15, 2006 | 07:06 PM

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RED MX5

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Yea, but I can't see the tires in his avitar, and he didn't say anything about R compound tires. I can't imagine this happening on OEM tires, but if it is I want to get my seam welding done "real soon now."

Mar 15, 2006 | 07:11 PM

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[QUOTE=Eluded,Mar 15 2006, 11:02 PM] I recall reading a TSB about this and it specifically mentioned R compound tires. The S

Mar 16, 2006 | 04:39 AM

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Kaolinte

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Several years of autocrossing on R-compound tires is most likely the cause of my problem. I am guessing the thousands of miles spent driving the dragon did not helps matters.