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Dave-ROR · 03-13-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by racerx1715

We will use the FK-JMX12T. You have actually brought up a good point, we should offer the other rod ends as a choice. I will have that added as an option drop down on the site. You are correct, most do not want the added cost of a very high quality rod ends or bearings. From our experience the FK rod ends/bearings are quite stout and a good price for the quality.

FK JM is good stuff.

If I need some camber adjustment after my coilovers finally arrive (they need to be built still first...) I'll definity take a look at those LCAs although I still like adjustable UCA instead

Jeff@Racer X Fab · 03-13-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

FK JM is good stuff.

If I need some camber adjustment after my coilovers finally arrive (they need to be built still first...) I'll definity take a look at those LCAs although I still like adjustable UCA instead

We are building the jig for the upper control arms now, we should have something soon.

Any features you would like to see?

robispec · 03-13-2013, 12:16 PM

in for upper rears!

Calum · 03-13-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by racerx1715

We are building the jig for the upper control arms now, we should have something soon.

Any features you would like to see?

A bushing option for those that want camber adjustment that doesn't mess with the track width too much and don't want bearings on their DD.

OrbitalEllipses · 03-13-2013, 04:00 PM

This thread, I like it! Personally, I DD my car and would prefer corrected geometry without the use of bearings.

Dave-ROR · 03-13-2013, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racerx1715

We are building the jig for the upper control arms now, we should have something soon.

Any features you would like to see?

Just camber adjustment through the UCAs really is all I'd care about.. with bearings.. and bushings for the people who care above I guess

celica73 · 03-13-2013, 05:49 PM

Hmm, my first post went missing. Maybe I never hit submit.

Any chance of making the arms adjustable on the car? Your end links can be adjusted without removing one end, yet, that is the one piece that doesn't really need that.

If I am doing some tuning at the track/autocross it isn't very easy to undo one bolt of a control arm or toe link and adjust it then put it back together. It really needs a RH and LH thread so it can be done on the car.

Scott

No Limit Motorsport · 03-13-2013, 05:58 PM

Looks like quality stuff. A privately owned business, manufacturing in America? You get my vote any day.

robispec · 03-13-2013, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Just camber adjustment through the UCAs really is all I'd care about.. with bearings.. and bushings for the people who care above I guess

BEARINGS, low unsprung weight and adjustability!

robispec · 03-13-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by eckoflyte

What are people's opinions about running rose joints on the street? I'm worried about dirt and grime screwing the ball joints but don't know if its validated or not.

increases NVH but well worth it! (and anyone with an exhaust wont notice a differance in sound level.).

Jeff@Racer X Fab · 03-14-2013, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum

A bushing option for those that want camber adjustment that doesn't mess with the track width too much and don't want bearings on their DD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

This thread, I like it! Personally, I DD my car and would prefer corrected geometry without the use of bearings.

I will take a look into the bushing design, it should not be hard to offer this for the guys that do want to DD their car and hit the track.

Quote:

Originally Posted by celica73

Hmm, my first post went missing. Maybe I never hit submit.

Any chance of making the arms adjustable on the car? Your end links can be adjusted without removing one end, yet, that is the one piece that doesn't really need that.

If I am doing some tuning at the track/autocross it isn't very easy to undo one bolt of a control arm or toe link and adjust it then put it back together. It really needs a RH and LH thread so it can be done on the car.

Scott

We have considered this, and will be offering it for the lower control arms and possibly the fronts depending on final design. I will update with the new option when we have the components ready.

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Limit Motorsport

Looks like quality stuff. A privately owned business, manufacturing in America? You get my vote any day.

Thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by robispec

BEARINGS, low unsprung weight and adjustability!

There is a weight savings to be had with the upper control arms. The rest of the components we have made we saw the weight equal to the OEM or slightly less (a few ounces)

Jeff@Racer X Fab · 03-14-2013, 06:25 AM

Here are the front suspension studs we make for the lower control arm spherical bearing. A few in process at the moment.

The rear jig is tacked and once we check the prototype it will be finished.

Huehuecoyotl · 03-14-2013, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Just camber adjustment through the UCAs really is all I'd care about.. with bearings..

x2

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