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Old 10-28-09, 12:10 AM
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im interested in some new OEM UCAs as well..^^let us kno how those work out..what was the ebay ID/name?

edit* is this the seller? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...Q5fAccessories
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Old 10-28-09, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 4play4dr
im interested in some new OEM UCAs as well..^^let us kno how those work out..what was the ebay ID/name?

edit* is this the seller? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...Q5fAccessories
yup thats the company.
when i bought mine, they had the oem one in stock but not listed on ebay for some reason.
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
call th motorsports.
i got my adjustable upper arm for like 400bucks (for front and right)

http://www.thmotorsports.com/store/p...rchTerm=spc%2c
Did you get these installed yet, what's the verdict...stiffer, moderate?



Anyone else running the Motorsports Arms ........ Pros/Cons?
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Originally Posted by GSRSRT
whats the eBay name
The ebay name is metero1969 jus in case anyone was still wondering. i hope i dont get stiffed wit a long shipping time cuz im trynna get these on asap. because of the UCAs going bad i hav been limited on speed/performance and it makes it worse cuz my GS is a daily driver.
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Old 10-28-09, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 4play4dr
im interested in some new OEM UCAs as well..^^let us kno how those work out..what was the ebay ID/name?

edit* is this the seller? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...Q5fAccessories
yea thats him. i will give feedback as soon as i get em
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Old 10-30-09, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 4play4dr
im interested in some new OEM UCAs as well..^^let us kno how those work out..what was the ebay ID/name?

edit* is this the seller? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...Q5fAccessories
i just received mine. its brand new. cost me about $500CAD (~$450USD). that price includes shipping and duties.
felt kinda iffy initially cuz they wanted my info directly instead of going thru ebay. but it worked out for the best.
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eclipse was it original or aftermarket? Have you installed them yet?
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eclipse was it original or aftermarket? Have you installed them yet?
it was OEM. i installed it on monday with help from my mechanic friend. works well. fits fine. took us 30mins with all the right tools.
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Old 11-06-09, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by eclipse604
it was OEM.
How do you know they're OEM? The ebay description says "aftermarket". I am not dissing the seller, I actually bought OEM motor mounts from them and was very happy with the price - but for these control arms, he does say "aftermarket".
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Originally Posted by lyonkster
How do you know they're OEM? The ebay description says "aftermarket". I am not dissing the seller, I actually bought OEM motor mounts from them and was very happy with the price - but for these control arms, he does say "aftermarket".
the UCA i got didnt look like the SPC aftermarket one. the rubber covering the ball joint was black. the aftermarket one is red or orange.
i know what you mean. i sorta got them on the side. i emailed the seller and he told me he had OEM UCA in stock but didnt post it on ebay for whatever reasons. i sent him my info via email and he processed. felt kinda shady doing an ebay deal off ebay, but fortunately, it went thru fine.

the seller did have OEM UCAs on sale on ebay earlier in October though.
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Cool thanks for the info guys. Im going to make a purchase with them next week
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Old 11-15-09, 11:46 AM
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yeah ikeya formula are pricey, baller as hell though
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