LCA SPC vs. Cusco - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kmurph · 06-02-2013, 05:36 PM

Hey been trying to do my reasearch in regard to adjusting my camber. Really want to go the LCA route rather then bushings. I have heard good things about Cusco but they are a little on the spendy side. I am assuming you get what you pay for. I have had a hard time finding someone with the SPC LCA and there thoughts. They are half the price but I am a little worried about quality. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated

JoeBoxer · 06-02-2013, 05:56 PM

Spc is fine, turn in concepts uses them on their car which was good enough for me. I can get them for you for a great price too.

OrbitalEllipses · 06-02-2013, 06:17 PM

Are you okay with a heim joint/spherical bushing? These are metal to metal and will make noise.

If you answer yes, any of the bigger name and quality boutique rear LCA would work, not just Cusco. The Cusco one DOES have a dust boot, which is a plus for street use...but that's not worth $100 over every other arm to me.

If no, then you want the SPC arms.

Kmurph · 06-02-2013, 08:01 PM

So is it possible with the Cusco using the pillow ball mount and being metal on metal to cause a constant clanking noise while driving???

tokiokun717 · 06-02-2013, 10:55 PM

I just installed the cusco's and have no noise issues so far.

M1K3 · 06-04-2013, 09:21 AM

Currently SPC has two models available for the FRS/BRZ/GT86:
67645:

and 67660:

Looking at the two I prefer the 67660, since it looks similar to the OE set up and the camber adjustment is on the outside mount (similar to the FIGS LCA), which does not change the angle of the shock and swaybar endlink mount when you adjust camber. Oh, and its also cheaper. Anyone have any info, opinions or recommendations on the two different LCAs?

86•BRZ · 06-04-2013, 09:34 AM

The 67660s look good to me. Probably would have gone these if I knew about them. Awaiting cuscos...

jcat5150 · 06-24-2013, 02:42 PM

Does anyone know why FT86 Speedfactory has these SPC for $220 and the rest of the web has them ~$129. They appear to be the same recently released product.

OrbitalEllipses · 06-24-2013, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcat5150

Does anyone know why FT86 Speedfactory has these SPC for $220 and the rest of the web has them ~$129. They appear to be the same recently released product.

FT86SpeedFactory is selling you two. Wherever they are listed for $129 you are purchasing ONE and actually need to order TWO.

Vegas Racing · 06-24-2013, 04:33 PM

They are sold in singles. I know we will see another post saying "I only got one SPC arm, WTF!!!"

Robbie · 06-24-2013, 07:13 PM

SPC has excellent quality. They have the lowest defect rates for the parts they make for the factory I work at (I'm the supplier quality engineer) and their processes net a well designed, defect free part.

Captain Snooze · 06-24-2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbie

They have the lowest defect rates for the parts they make for the factory I work at (I'm the supplier quality engineer) and their processes net a well designed, defect free part.

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Conflicting statements. "lowest defect rates" does not equal "defect free part"
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DriftEightSix · 06-25-2013, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbie

SPC has excellent quality. They have the lowest defect rates for the parts they make for the factory I work at (I'm the supplier quality engineer) and their processes net a well designed, defect free part.

Have you tested both versions of the lower control arm?

Dephective · 06-25-2013, 07:50 PM

Regarding quality of SPC arms, althought I have not personally used SPC arms on any of my vehicles, I can say for sure that SPC is a top notch company. I have used their ball joints on two of my previous cars without incident, nor have I heard of any failures of any of their items. They are usually considerably less than market price for similar products, and have been in business for quite a long time. Nothing against Cusco, but my money is on SPC when the funds permit. That being said, I'm sure than has been failures, quality control can only do so much to weed out potential real world issues, same is true for any company.

06-02-2013, 05:36 PM	#1
Kmurph Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Whiteout AT/FRS Location: Vancouver,WA/Portland, OR Posts: 58 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	LCA SPC vs. Cusco Hey been trying to do my reasearch in regard to adjusting my camber. Really want to go the LCA route rather then bushings. I have heard good things about Cusco but they are a little on the spendy side. I am assuming you get what you pay for. I have had a hard time finding someone with the SPC LCA and there thoughts. They are half the price but I am a little worried about quality. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated __________________ WHITEOUT FRS/AT

06-02-2013, 08:01 PM	#4
Kmurph Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Whiteout AT/FRS Location: Vancouver,WA/Portland, OR Posts: 58 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So is it possible with the Cusco using the pillow ball mount and being metal on metal to cause a constant clanking noise while driving??? __________________ WHITEOUT FRS/AT

06-04-2013, 09:21 AM	#6
M1K3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: vrooom... Location: NOVA Posts: 260 Thanks: 287 Thanked 209 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Currently SPC has two models available for the FRS/BRZ/GT86: 67645: and 67660: Looking at the two I prefer the 67660, since it looks similar to the OE set up and the camber adjustment is on the outside mount (similar to the FIGS LCA), which does not change the angle of the shock and swaybar endlink mount when you adjust camber. Oh, and its also cheaper. Anyone have any info, opinions or recommendations on the two different LCAs? Last edited by M1K3; 06-04-2013 at 09:27 AM. Reason: clarification

06-25-2013, 07:50 PM	#14
Dephective Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FRS Location: Bay Area, Florida Posts: 233 Thanks: 110 Thanked 79 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Regarding quality of SPC arms, althought I have not personally used SPC arms on any of my vehicles, I can say for sure that SPC is a top notch company. I have used their ball joints on two of my previous cars without incident, nor have I heard of any failures of any of their items. They are usually considerably less than market price for similar products, and have been in business for quite a long time. Nothing against Cusco, but my money is on SPC when the funds permit. That being said, I'm sure than has been failures, quality control can only do so much to weed out potential real world issues, same is true for any company. __________________ Previous: '01 Accord-daily '93 Rx7-fire breathing track monster 545hp 397tq 2300lb. '06 Mazdaspeed6 one helluva love-hate relationship

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