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#1
10-26-2010
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Installed UPR Upper/Lower Control Arms!!! (Pictures)
Well a buddy and I installed some UPR Upper & Lower Rear COntrol Arms on #03-0061 today. All in all it took 3.5hrs from start to finish....not too horrible of an install.
Results: WOW, this car drives so solid now. Much better handling, great response to steering now. Launches seem to be similar, but you can definitely feel that the rear end is much more solid. Worthwhile mod, Highly recommended! UPR LOWER CONTROL ARM vs STOCK  UPR UPPER CONTROL ARM vs STOCK    
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 '03 SC Coupe (1 of 2) 380hp / 400tq @ 12lbs boost 18x10" rear wheel option 13" Saleen Brakes ◄ Chicane Intercooler ◄ 2.875" VI Xtreme Pulley ◄ 4" polished CAI 75mm TB ◄ Bassani Exhaust (Mid Length Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers) ◄ FRPP 3.73 gears 90mm MAF/42lb Inj ◄ Ford GT Fuel Pump ◄ Rear LCA's ◄ Subframe Connectors + more! 
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#2
10-26-2010
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Nice Sonic! Are those Steeda and how much?
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03S281SC 03-269 Tunable induction CAI|2.8 pulley|39# Injectors|05 Mustang GT pump|90mm MAF|75MM BBK-TB|Mosaleen idler|MAC Long tube headers|Mac Off road X|LFP-H/E and tank|Chicane I/C|5gpm pump|373 FRPP gears|NT555R 305/35ZR1|MGW shifter|FRPP Alum driveshaft|N2MB two step 86-0087 03-269 S281SC 92 LX coupe 92 LX convertible
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#3
10-27-2010
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I want to do that mod, but I'm really scared of squeaks and creaking noise due to the poly bushings. Keep us updated!
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2004 S281 #50 - 492 rwhp, 494 rwtq (Sold) 1997 Viper GTS #123 (Sold) 1996 S281 #63 (Sold) 2000 S281 #108 (Sold) 1993 Cobra #2302 (Sold)
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10-27-2010
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Very nice Sonic. But geesh! Paint that rear end already!!!! LOL
I am thinking of doing the MM lowers, but not sure what uppers. So a noticable difference...... Hmmmm. I hate threads like this! Makes me want to spend money! lol
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#5
10-29-2010
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i might just do this mod after your review. thanks!
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10-29-2010
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I can say that it will be a different car once you do!!!
I Love the feel and how it drives.
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'03 SC Coupe (1 of 2) 380hp / 400tq @ 12lbs boost 18x10" rear wheel option 13" Saleen Brakes ◄ Chicane Intercooler ◄ 2.875" VI Xtreme Pulley ◄ 4" polished CAI 75mm TB ◄ Bassani Exhaust (Mid Length Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers) ◄ FRPP 3.73 gears 90mm MAF/42lb Inj ◄ Ford GT Fuel Pump ◄ Rear LCA's ◄ Subframe Connectors + more!
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10-31-2010
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A few people have asked me for the link to the parts I used....here it is:
http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-9...l-arm-kit.html
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'03 SC Coupe (1 of 2) 380hp / 400tq @ 12lbs boost 18x10" rear wheel option 13" Saleen Brakes ◄ Chicane Intercooler ◄ 2.875" VI Xtreme Pulley ◄ 4" polished CAI 75mm TB ◄ Bassani Exhaust (Mid Length Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers) ◄ FRPP 3.73 gears 90mm MAF/42lb Inj ◄ Ford GT Fuel Pump ◄ Rear LCA's ◄ Subframe Connectors + more!
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#8
06-23-2011
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id deciding between this and maximum motorsports. any input guys?
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#9
06-23-2011
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Not to highjack your thread but here is mine with Granatelli upper and lowers. They due help in traction I can attest to that also especially when your trying to lay down 13inches of rubber.
 
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 My Build: http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=6881 Wind Deflector: http://www.saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=12930 Last edited by Coderedsaleen; 06-23-2011 at 04:32 PM.
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#10
06-23-2011
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how much did they cost?
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07-19-2011
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'03 SC Coupe (1 of 2) 380hp / 400tq @ 12lbs boost 18x10" rear wheel option 13" Saleen Brakes ◄ Chicane Intercooler ◄ 2.875" VI Xtreme Pulley ◄ 4" polished CAI 75mm TB ◄ Bassani Exhaust (Mid Length Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers) ◄ FRPP 3.73 gears 90mm MAF/42lb Inj ◄ Ford GT Fuel Pump ◄ Rear LCA's ◄ Subframe Connectors + more!
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#12
07-19-2011
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I have the maximum autosport suspension on my front of car and they are amazing. I take turns at 100mph on 45 zone turns like nothing. It takes all the force away. It is awesome. The only thing is, the yellow saleen suspension looks tight and it was hard getting rid of that stock piece
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#13
07-20-2011
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I am thinking of doing the maximum motorsports lowers, but not sure what uppers to get since they dont make them.
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"04" #110 S281 SC Convert. Mods: Chicane Intercooler,Chicane SS Braided Line Kit,LFP Heat Exchanger,LFP Intercooler Reservior,FR 3.73 gears,90mm MAF,42lb Injectors,Accufab 75mm,Series 6 Saleen Extreme Pulley 2.875,Mosaleen Idler Pulley,NGK TR6 Plugs @.035,Tunable Induction CAI,Kooks Longtube Headers,Kooks H-Pipe With Hi Flow Cats,12% Overdrive Crank Pulley,04 Cobra Tank And Fuel Pump,FR Aluminum Driveshaft,MM Full Length Subframe Connectors JDM Dyno Tune 410-RWHP 436-RWTQ
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#14
07-20-2011
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Well if you put them side by side, they are pretty much the same:
UPR:  Granatelli:  Steeda:  Lakewood:  Maximum Motorsports:  Hotchkis:  Or some adjustable ones from Maximum Motorsports:  Steeda:  Or even these: Lakewood  The round tubes will be more superior due to the design, you don't see square roll bars/cage. Just depends on how much you want to spend or what name you like. Just my two cents though.
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My Build: http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=6881 Wind Deflector: http://www.saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=12930
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#15
07-21-2011
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07 Porsche 911 Turbo 02 Saleen S/C Speedster 3.73 gears Chicane 66mm Pulley SCT custom tune SVT Focus Fuel Pump 13" Brembo Brakes LFP Heat Exchanger and Supertank TorkTech Intake SVT Cobra single blade TB Chicane Intercooler 42lb injectors 90mm MAF FPRP Aluminum Driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA's, Subframes, Torque Arm, Panhard Bar, Steering Shaft, Front Control Arms and Aluminum Rack Bushings MM Coilover kit with caster camber plates Last edited by eviligloo; 07-21-2011 at 02:10 PM. Reason: I asked a stupid question as to where you got them and then saw the link.
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#16
07-21-2011
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You can get the Granatelli's for 169.00 from eBay. That is all four of them shipped!
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My Build: http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=6881 Wind Deflector: http://www.saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=12930
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07-21-2011
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anyone handy out there that likes beer? =)
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07 Porsche 911 Turbo 02 Saleen S/C Speedster 3.73 gears Chicane 66mm Pulley SCT custom tune SVT Focus Fuel Pump 13" Brembo Brakes LFP Heat Exchanger and Supertank TorkTech Intake SVT Cobra single blade TB Chicane Intercooler 42lb injectors 90mm MAF FPRP Aluminum Driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA's, Subframes, Torque Arm, Panhard Bar, Steering Shaft, Front Control Arms and Aluminum Rack Bushings MM Coilover kit with caster camber plates Last edited by eviligloo; 07-21-2011 at 02:09 PM.
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07-21-2011
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@coderedsaleen, i only see the uppers for $119, not seeing both on ebay..... Last edited by OxfordS281; 07-21-2011 at 04:47 PM.
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07-21-2011
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This where I got mine, but on eBay. I see they are currently unavailable now. They were selling them for $169.00 for the whole set.
http://www.shop.speedunlimited.com/p...s-1979-04.aspx
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My Build: http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=6881 Wind Deflector: http://www.saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=12930
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#20
07-23-2011
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I near nothing but horror stories of UPR from products breaking to bad customer service. I bought a maximum motorsports bump steer kit off eBay, the seller sent me a UPR packaged product sealed direct from UPR. Very ticked off, reporting him on eBay and paypal, getting my money back. His name is billet depot, he's a warehouse seller and just uses popular keywords. Should of known better on the deal he gave me, you get what you pay for. If any of you disagree, you probably wouldn't have a saleen, you would just have cloned a gt, just something to think about.
Last edited by OxfordS281; 07-23-2011 at 05:54 PM.
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#21
07-23-2011
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Easy on the F cloned part, LOL!!! I have bought some things from Billet Depot and had good luck, not trying to promote him in any way. I would get your money back for sending the wrong item though.
UPR(Unauthorized Parts Reproduction), just what I have heard, never bought anything from them though.
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My Build: http://saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=6881 Wind Deflector: http://www.saleenforums.soec.org/showthread.php?t=12930
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#22
07-23-2011
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 minus a 725hp extreme, but for an s281 you got best car in my book. 3 piece wing and center exhaust FTW
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#23
07-23-2011
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I have bought UPR multiple times on a few Mustangs...no problems to date! Have heard the stories of bad experiences but have not heard anyone lately with hands on bad experiences.
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'03 SC Coupe (1 of 2) 380hp / 400tq @ 12lbs boost 18x10" rear wheel option 13" Saleen Brakes ◄ Chicane Intercooler ◄ 2.875" VI Xtreme Pulley ◄ 4" polished CAI 75mm TB ◄ Bassani Exhaust (Mid Length Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers) ◄ FRPP 3.73 gears 90mm MAF/42lb Inj ◄ Ford GT Fuel Pump ◄ Rear LCA's ◄ Subframe Connectors + more!
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#24
07-25-2011
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Hey sonic.....could you post up instructions on what you did to replace them and any problems you ran into? Feel free to chime in, Tim (or anyone else that has done this)
I bought a jack and some jack stands this past weekend (inspired by this thread). Unless help suddenly falls out of the sky I'll be attempting this one myself and I want to make sure I don't screw it up!
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07 Porsche 911 Turbo 02 Saleen S/C Speedster 3.73 gears Chicane 66mm Pulley SCT custom tune SVT Focus Fuel Pump 13" Brembo Brakes LFP Heat Exchanger and Supertank TorkTech Intake SVT Cobra single blade TB Chicane Intercooler 42lb injectors 90mm MAF FPRP Aluminum Driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA's, Subframes, Torque Arm, Panhard Bar, Steering Shaft, Front Control Arms and Aluminum Rack Bushings MM Coilover kit with caster camber plates Last edited by eviligloo; 07-25-2011 at 08:32 AM.
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07-25-2011
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07-25-2011
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I plan on keeping my car for a long time, so I don't skimp on parts. Based on that I'm going to hold out and get the Maximum Motorsports fixed lower control arms. I've seen a lot of glowing reviews on them.
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07 Porsche 911 Turbo 02 Saleen S/C Speedster 3.73 gears Chicane 66mm Pulley SCT custom tune SVT Focus Fuel Pump 13" Brembo Brakes LFP Heat Exchanger and Supertank TorkTech Intake SVT Cobra single blade TB Chicane Intercooler 42lb injectors 90mm MAF FPRP Aluminum Driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA's, Subframes, Torque Arm, Panhard Bar, Steering Shaft, Front Control Arms and Aluminum Rack Bushings MM Coilover kit with caster camber plates
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07-25-2011
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here are some granatelli horror stories http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-foru...elli-lcas.html $158.99 this is tempting http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-g...trol-arms.html Last edited by OxfordS281; 07-25-2011 at 05:07 PM.
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#28
07-25-2011
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I trust them over other people.....so I'm holding out for this one: Extreme Lower control arm I'll leave myself open to the criticism that maybe I'm paying a lot more than I need to for LCA's......but I haven't heard a complaint about an MM product yet.
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07 Porsche 911 Turbo 02 Saleen S/C Speedster 3.73 gears Chicane 66mm Pulley SCT custom tune SVT Focus Fuel Pump 13" Brembo Brakes LFP Heat Exchanger and Supertank TorkTech Intake SVT Cobra single blade TB Chicane Intercooler 42lb injectors 90mm MAF FPRP Aluminum Driveshaft Maximum Motorsports LCA's, Subframes, Torque Arm, Panhard Bar, Steering Shaft, Front Control Arms and Aluminum Rack Bushings MM Coilover kit with caster camber plates
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#29
07-26-2011
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Glad to hear, feedback helps a lot to us future buyers
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#30
12-01-2011
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12-01-2011
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