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Old 03-14-2005, 07:42 PM
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Default Is it a bad idea to autocross my car when I need to replace my tie rod & control arms?
The dealer says they need to be replaced b/c the boots are cracked for the control arms and outer tie-rods, but I haven't heard/felt anything weird while driving. I asked about the tie-rods on the forum and people said that the only harm from not fixing them is my tires might wear out sooner.

SO is it dangerous to autocross with the cracked boots? Could I caused damage or have to replace them sooner by auto crossing?

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I would get a second opinion if you are worried about it
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Old 03-14-2005, 11:27 PM
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Default Bad idea for sure. Wear increases drastically and wordt case scenario is you
can lose your steering.
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Hellz yeah!
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Zev...YGM! re: Volks!!
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Dealer told me the same, and I just did a 2 day track event :/
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