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kenfyoozed
November 24th 2003, 18:17
why swap these out for other non stock arms? i can see for weight saving and to add non stock brakes, and possible wheel clearance issuses. but is there any other reason?

neil

kdanie
November 24th 2003, 18:21
The early 944 steel trailing arms are stronger than the VW arms, stronger=less flex=more precise handling. For most use, the VW arms are more than strong enough. Track time is a different story.
ken

boygenius
November 24th 2003, 19:13
My 944-S arm actually weigh eight pounds more than my stock VW trailing arms. Porsche = 48 lbs. and VW = 40 lbs. The width is another thing, I can run 18" x 10" with e.t. 65 offset without wheel spacers. :)