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Old Jun 8, 2002 | 03:14 AM
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K2RD vs. M2?

I ordered M2 trailing arms and toe links, and today I got a package in the mail with trailing arms and toe links that came from K2RD. The only real difference I can see so far is that the M2 trailing arms are offset, and the K2RD trailing arms aren't. Anybody have any comments on either?

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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 10:41 PM
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Has anyone installed the K2RD trailing arms? I've read opinions on the M2 units, but not K2RD's. If there aren't any opinions one way or another, I suppose I'll just install the K2RD pieces that I received.

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Old Jun 13, 2002 | 02:14 AM
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Pedal, what are you saying? Did you order those trailing arms from Mostly Mazda, and you paid Mostly Mazda, but you got a shipment from K2RD.com instead? I'm confused. But as far as I know, both M2 and K2RD both buy these arms from Ground control. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

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Old Jun 13, 2002 | 02:22 AM
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I thought K2RD made them in house?? I would think they would be both the same in feel and handling... But what do I know hahaha I await for the man with answers
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Old Jun 13, 2002 | 10:47 AM
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I actually ordered the M2 trailing arms and toe links from Rotor Motorsports, but the ones I received were shipped straight from K2 Racing Development. Pictures of the M2 pieces that I've seen are black. The ones I received are an anodized blue color, like picture of the FC3S Rear Camber Link Bar by K2RD that's on Rotor Motorsports' site. The only real difference that I can see other than the color is that the M2 trailing arms are offset slightly to allow for larger tires. So, I'm trying to decide whether to send the ones I received back, and get the M2 stuff or just install these.

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Old Jun 13, 2002 | 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by pedalpusher
I actually ordered the M2 trailing arms and toe links from Rotor Motorsports, but the ones I received were shipped straight from K2 Racing Development. Pictures of the M2 pieces that I've seen are black. The ones I received are an anodized blue color, like picture of the FC3S Rear Camber Link Bar by K2RD that's on Rotor Motorsports' site. The only real difference that I can see other than the color is that the M2 trailing arms are offset slightly to allow for larger tires. So, I'm trying to decide whether to send the ones I received back, and get the M2 stuff or just install these.

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If you ordered M2's thats what should have been sent.
There is a big difference and one is price. The M2's are a little more money. See what they charged you for. If you need the M2's I have them in stock.

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Old Jun 13, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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you guys are of course assuming that both m2, k2rd, and ground control dont buy the individual parts from the same supplier. they arent very complex parts. i have seen the m2 links in blue and black btw. the end was originally offset so m2 could put 315-17's in the back, the stock arms wont clear tires that big.

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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by hapa
But as far as I know, both M2 and K2RD both buy these arms from Ground control. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
As far as you know?&nbsp So tell me where did you get your information from?&nbsp Or are you guessing this is true?



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