Aluminum Control Arms

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    What are the advantages? is it just a wieght thing? or are there suspension differneces between the stock steel control arms and the STi aluminum ones?
     
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    The advantages are less weight and the fact that aluminum is typically stiffer than cast steel.
     
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    i believe the JDM units also included an offset lower mount/bushing similar to an Anti-lift or P.S.R.S.
     
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    One thing to remember though. If they fail, they'll snap instead of bending like a steel one will.
     
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