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Old 08-02-2023, 11:02 PM   #1
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Godspeed brand rear control arms

Please reply if you have used them. Upper or lower rear control arms. What is your experience ?
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Old 08-04-2023, 03:12 PM   #2
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I wouldn't run "Godspeed" anything on my car, but that's just me. Back in the day, I'd run a lot of off brand parts because I was cheap and many things just didn't work or fit well. I got over that and normally get more name brand parts that have a reputation. Really helps with fitment and headaches.

With that said, the Godspeed ones only adjust toe, not camber. And if you're getting real lower control arms, the advantage here is getting that camber adjustment. From the factory, you can adjust toe already.

I'd skip the Godspeed ones for that reason alone.

If you just need something cheap, but works, get SPC.
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I watched them snap at a trackday. lol
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Old 08-14-2023, 06:15 AM   #4
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Just spend a few bucks more and get these: https://whitelineperformance.com/pro...-arm-lower-arm
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For anything with a pillowball or spherical rod ends, quality is pretty important. A brand known for using quality components is well worth it.

For anything with a polyeurathane bushing for a moving joint...well...be extra extra careful in general.

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