FT-86 SpeedFactory LCA by Verus - Lightest LCA for the Twins - Development Thread

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by VeloxEric

Constructive thoughts and comments always appreciated.

I went with SPL because of the lower mounting hole so I can get the ride height down and retain more travel in the rear.

The GC coilovers I purchased used really need a 1" shorter spring. But I needed an LCA anyway.

[VerusEric]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

I went with SPL because of the lower mounting hole so I can get the ride height down and retain more travel in the rear.

The GC coilovers I purchased used really need a 1" shorter spring. But I needed an LCA anyway.

We cannot do this, not enough meat, they'd crack.

Originally Posted by churchx

I recently ordered LCAs with PB .. my only suggestion would be - adding separate purchase option of end with STX legal bushing only, so that if i'd ever decide on STX compatibility, i could order only differing parts in simple fashion.

Just contact us and we can make that happen. It's not worth it to create another part number and have a sales page for just two bushing ends but we'll gladly accommodate if the need arises. Same with spherical rod end replacements when they wear out... just contact us.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by VeloxEric

We cannot do this, not enough meat, they'd crack.

Yeah, we chatted about it on BookFace.

[laextreme5]

Originally Posted by VeloxEric

We are nearly out of LCAs from our production run, so grab them quick before FT86 SpeedFactory is out!

We'd like to hear from both the people with the LCAs and without. What are your thoughts on the product and should we do another run? The design will not be changed as we have already done all the R&D we care to for this design.

Constructive thoughts and comments always appreciated.

Thanks,
Eric

I would buy a set if available. Just looked at your site today and saw out of stock then i got sad. Im not to the point of requiring them and would purchase them till i had my other components, but the early purchase would be worth it simply because of the r and d and testing you guys have done.
BUILD ANOTHER BATCH

[k_mono_FRS]

I'm torn between these LCA's and RacerX. I love the way these look but I like the fact that RacerX makes theirs available in a raw finish. If by any chance I can purchase yours in a raw finish this would seal the deal for me on Velox. (fingers crossed)

[Takumi788]

I really want to buy your LCAs but not until I buy coil overs this later this year. So I am in for another production run.

[brzzy]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

I really want to buy your LCAs but not until I buy coil overs this later this year. So I am in for another production run.

Same boat.

I'll wait for next batch.

[Mad_Mike]

Originally Posted by laextreme5

I would buy a set if available. Just looked at your site today and saw out of stock then i got sad. Im not to the point of requiring them and would purchase them till i had my other components, but the early purchase would be worth it simply because of the r and d and testing you guys have done.
BUILD ANOTHER BATCH

Have you tried ft86speedfactory? Says in stock. http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/velo...l#.VzyCEcspBnE

[VerusEric]

Originally Posted by laextreme5

I would buy a set if available. Just looked at your site today and saw out of stock then i got sad. Im not to the point of requiring them and would purchase them till i had my other components, but the early purchase would be worth it simply because of the r and d and testing you guys have done.
BUILD ANOTHER BATCH

FT86SF still has some in stock

Originally Posted by k_mono_FRS

I'm torn between these LCA's and RacerX. I love the way these look but I like the fact that RacerX makes theirs available in a raw finish. If by any chance I can purchase yours in a raw finish this would seal the deal for me on Velox. (fingers crossed)

We can offer it in raw but aluminum does corrode over time.

Originally Posted by Takumi788

I really want to buy your LCAs but not until I buy coil overs this later this year. So I am in for another production run.

Sounds good.

Originally Posted by brzzy

Same boat.

I'll wait for next batch.

We're leaning that way just wanted to ask.



FT86SF wants to offer more colors this go around as well. While we believe hard anodize (black) to offer the best surface protection, blue and red will potentially be available as well.

Thanks,
Eric

[churchx]

VeloxEric: above practical reasoning imho black color also goes well with rest of your products, eg. aero ones, making it out as some characteristic branding color. And just as there are customers wanting more bling, there are also ones preferring more classic/OEM-ish/less standing out & rice-ish looks.

[k_mono_FRS]

When and how can I order a set in a raw finish? I live in sunny SoCal and I don't drive my FRS in the rain so I'm not to concerned about corrosion. Maybe a anodized clear? Thanks in advance!

[FrostedFlakes]

Originally Posted by VeloxEric

Tie rods would be difficult to compete with. Whiteline has that pretty well sorted from a price stand point, I see us being easily 2xs that price. But we could do it and they'd be lighter .

I am gonna renew this comment again. I just found out Whiteline has discontinued their roll centre and bump steer kit. I have no idea why.

Maybe it would be worth considering developing a Velox tie rod?!

[VerusEric]

Originally Posted by k_mono_FRS

When and how can I order a set in a raw finish? I live in sunny SoCal and I don't drive my FRS in the rain so I'm not to concerned about corrosion. Maybe a anodized clear? Thanks in advance!

We'll have some in raw (or if you want clear we can do that) for this run. Clear will be a bit more expensive unless we have a few guys wanting clear.

Originally Posted by FrostedFlakes

I am gonna renew this comment again. I just found out Whiteline has discontinued their roll centre and bump steer kit. I have no idea why.

Maybe it would be worth considering developing a Velox tie rod?!

Front or rear? We have rear toe control link kit with bump steer adjustment. We can look into front for sure.

Thanks,
Eric

[FrostedFlakes]

Originally Posted by VeloxEric

Front or rear? We have rear toe control link kit with bump steer adjustment. We can look into front for sure.

Thanks,
Eric

Front. Whiteline KCA435 has been discontinued. Not sure but it would be cool to have something of good quality in design and would last. Including the ball joint replacements for the front control arms.

As you mentioned before that is a kick ass combo which was hard to compete. However, since it has been discontinued.... off to more expensive alternatives and better ~!!