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Old May 11, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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hey my name's mike, i drive a 89 rx7 GTU. my subframe is bent and i know they are expensive (unless any1 knows otherwise), i was wondering if any1 had or knows of a shop that can bend it back to the right place. so far ive been quoted $600-$700, and thats a hell of alot of money. Also i had to put a front control arm from a 88 rx7 n/a, on my drivers side but it doesnt match correctly with my car. On my car the control arms and balljoints are all connected, you cannot take off the ball joint from the control arm. If any1 has or knows of any1 that might have an 89 GTU control arm for the drivers side (front lower), please let me know; im really in need of one. Also if any1 knows where i can find a camber kit specificaly for my car i'd love you. because my car didnt come with one lol.... Thanks for your times guys i appreciate it.

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Old May 12, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Junkyard for the subframe, is it front or rear? Junkyard for the control arms too. You can convert to s4 control arms btw... it's much nicer and cheaper to replace parts. The front subframe can be a bitch, as you will need to disconnect all the steering and suspension items from the subframe, lift the engine (not out of the car just high enough to be able to keep it from touching the subframe) and then unbolt it and replace it.

The rear subframe is a cake walk compared to the front.

I bought front tein camber plates from www.automotivernd.com good price (about 170) and I love them. Also I got a rear adjustable camber link from mazdatrix (they re-sell the racing beat one which you need to take the bolt off the subframe and turn the link to adjust OR you can buy the more expensive one which is adjustable without disconnecting the link).

Let me know if it's the front or rear subframe, I might be able to help you out if you can get the car to my garage.
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