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Old 10-29-2004, 12:59 PM
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I just finished installing a control arm set from ecs tuning. now for some reason i cant turn my wheel to the right without having it hit my front right lower rear control arm. I hope these pictures help. Did i put something on backwards ?

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Default Kinda looks like that arm might be for the right side.
Notice that indentation inside the control arm would be perfect for giving you wheel clearance...if that arm was mounted on the other side of the car.
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Yep. Is the part number's last 3 digits Even or Odd?
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Default Are both sides like that, or did you get 2 driver's side lower rear arms?
ALWAYS ALWAYS compare what comes off the car with what you intend to put on the car. If they arent' the same, STOP.
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Default You put them on backwards. Don't be offended......
but that's hilarius! I actually saw a BMW tech do that once, who was "trying out" for the audi garage.
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a good tip for next time, whenever i do car work i take digital pics before i start removing stuff.
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