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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RichV" data-source="post: 997590" data-attributes="member: 17007">IMO, QA1 stuff is drag racing stuff. MM and Griggs own roadcourse and auto-X. Glad no one got hurt, but something like that happening on a road course at 100+mph is not good. Why did the ball joint fall out? Was it the right part?I think you're on the right track. You can keep your control arms for now. This is what I would do: (speaking from road course experience)FRONT:GT or Cobra swaybar with poly bushingsX2 balljointsdelrin steering rack bushingsbumpsteer kit, QA1 or MM (most have the ame design)MM CC platesBilstein or Koni SA/DA, whatever you can affordMM 4 point g-load braceREAR:aftermarket lower CAs, I run J&M, most manufacturers will suffice with poly or a 3 piece poly bushing (read below)STOCK upper CAsmatch rear shocks to frontsMM panhard bar if in the budget, soften the passenger side upper CA for a PM3LCobra rear swaybarSprings are a big item, I have had great luck with H&R Race, they make a Super Race, but the softer progressive Race spring has worked really well for me. The rear CA bushings need to be stiff, but not solid. I run 1 piece wihout issue, people that I know using 3 piece get torn up with r-compounds. I don't know if this is normal, but has happened to more than 1. I just stick to the 1 piece.Brakes are fine factory. Make sure all works and you flush with a good synthetic brake fluid, I use valvoline. Upgrade the fronts to 99-04 calipers if you can. I absolutely love Carbotech pads. Use the XP8 or XP10, although I'm not sure how their street manners are.The MOST important thing is tires. Spending high dollar on suspension and brakes won't do shit without sticky tires. RA1, R888, NT01 are all great DOT r-compond tires that will make sure your suspension dollars are well spent. Get 'em as wide as you can for your wheels.Spent enough dough yet? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></blockquote>