New SPL Front lower control arm (FLCA) discussion - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

EFIxAndy · 09-03-2016, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mav1178

I'll put together something for you next week.

I should note that without any other mods, it makes the car sit at around almost 4 degrees negative camber static. The only thing you can change is caster.

-alex

That's NP, I'm running the wisefab front grip kit. Everything is adjustable. One of the issues I'm having though is I'm needing more bump travel with the ohlins r&t.

Captain Snooze · 09-03-2016, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Oh, I'm well aware of the issue with transferring collision energy further inboard. Still curious about component life.

Just as a matter of interest.
I have/had ball jointed rear lca and toe arms. I am guessing the lca and toe arms have been on the car for about 30,000 kms.
The joints on the lca are still tight. I had replaced the ball joints on the toe arms three times so I went back to bushed toe arms. Different loads/stresses I guess.
And yeah, I could tell a difference between the toe arms.

mav1178 · 09-03-2016, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by EFIxAndy

That's NP, I'm running the wisefab front grip kit. Everything is adjustable. One of the issues I'm having though is I'm needing more bump travel with the ohlins r&t.

There's two top hats. One is the pictured one w/ fixed (max) camber, another is camber/caster adjustable top hat that will give you maximum suspension travel.

The car w/ the Ohlins is already on it's way to Nationals in Nebraska... no pics for now of the complete setup, but I'll get you some product photos next week.

Edit: found a pic on my phone

Ultramaroon · 09-03-2016, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

Just as a matter of interest.
I have/had ball jointed rear lca and toe arms. I am guessing the lca and toe arms have been on the car for about 30,000 kms.
The joints on the lca are still tight. I had replaced the ball joints on the toe arms three times so I went back to bushed toe arms. Different loads/stresses I guess.
And yeah, I could tell a difference between the toe arms.

Just to ask the painfully obvious, Same manufacturer? SPL?

Captain Snooze · 09-03-2016, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Just to ask the painfully obvious, Same manufacturer? SPL?

No.
I was just weirded out by the relatively short life span of the toe ends.

Ultramaroon · 09-03-2016, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

No.
I was just weirded out by the relatively short life span of the toe ends.

Not to jack the thread too much but the difference might be attributed to different materials, tolerances, finishes, sealing components...

I would have been disturbed as well.

Captain Snooze · 09-03-2016, 05:56 AM

Sort of back on topic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

We ran a custom front LCA on our car and the difference was dramatic.

My bold.
In my fantasy world I would buy these lca in a heartbeat as I think they would add incredible feel and precision to the front end.
Damn you real life!!! *shakes fist at the sky*

Jing · 09-05-2016, 09:20 AM

what is the estimated pricepoint on these LCA's?

edit :: actually dont worry just saw the pricing

Bramick · 09-05-2016, 12:40 PM

Edit

whataboutbob · 09-05-2016, 06:00 PM

My front LCAs showed up. These things are beautiful.

manualmotive · 09-06-2016, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

I'll put together something for you next week.

I should note that without any other mods, it makes the car sit at around almost 4 degrees negative camber static. The only thing you can change is caster.

-alex

also very interested in this. what is that a 1" raise?

Captain Snooze · 09-07-2016, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by whataboutbob

My front LCAs showed up. These things are beautiful.

Oh man!! NSFW

Captain Snooze · 09-07-2016, 02:50 AM

Form and function.

CSG Mike · 09-07-2016, 03:24 PM

@Captain_snooze I know you want a set. Some other Australian guys have had great success using a freight forwarder

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