Agency Power vs. Cusco RLCA's - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

empower-auto · 05-02-2013, 02:09 PM

Hey guys, I am looking to add some rear LCA's to my car. I recently installed HSD HR coilovers and lowered the vehicle a fair amount. I badly need some rear camber correction.

These are the 2 models I am looking at. I am looking for user reviews or good comparisons.

JDKane527 · 05-02-2013, 02:47 PM

Why not Figs?

SubieNate · 05-02-2013, 02:48 PM

Agency Power has a pretty bad rep on these forums for their exhaust parts, if they can't get something as simple (and non load-bearing) as that figured out I'd worry about using suspension parts form them.

I personally dislike their business ethics but can't speak to the quality from anything but pictures I've seen online.

For camber only I'd wait and get some upper arms when they are available (Several are in development at the moment), it's a more effective treatment that will have less side effects on the toe.

Other than that, I think both Whiteline and RacerX Fab are making lower arms and I'd trust both of them way more than AP and even Cusco.

Nathan

flippy · 05-02-2013, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubieNate

Agency Power has a pretty bad rep on these forums for their exhaust parts, if they can't get something as simple (and non load-bearing) as that figured out I'd worry about using suspension parts form them.

I personally dislike their business ethics but can't speak to the quality from anything but pictures I've seen online.

For camber only I'd wait and get some upper arms when they are available (Several are in development at the moment), it's a more effective treatment that will have less side effects on the toe.

Other than that, I think both Whiteline and RacerX Fab are making lower arms and I'd trust both of them way more than AP and even Cusco.

Nathan

THIS.

also im biased towards Cusco

thejevans · 05-02-2013, 04:09 PM

I have the Agency Power Header-back. For what it's worth, the system has been nothing but good to me. It also sounds like a beast.

camelflage · 05-02-2013, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDKane527

Why not Figs?

still waiting on a reply email, so no eta, but his will have the OEM toyota camber bolt at the hub for easy fine corrections.

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 05-02-2013, 05:19 PM

Stay away from Agency Power at all costs.

Captain Snooze · 05-02-2013, 06:34 PM

Whiteline rear lca still aren't available. From what I have read Cuscos are a pain to adjust. RacerX lca are available now and a couple of people on these forums already have them and have offered positive reviews.

EarlQHan · 05-02-2013, 08:01 PM

I'm hoping this doesn't blow up in my face again but...

why those two specifically? as the above have mentioned, there are other (very good and very valid) options. what kind of rear camber setting are you seeking? what is your price point?

empower-auto · 05-02-2013, 09:01 PM

those 2 because I deal with both companies and prefer to support them. I also deal with whiteline but I don't want huge yellow arms that are backordered forever

EarlQHan · 05-02-2013, 09:14 PM

Understood. AP will be lighter and easier to adjust. Cusco will be stronger and stiffer. Now it's just a matter of which is more important to you.

empower-auto · 05-02-2013, 09:51 PM

what is the cause of Cusco's being harder to adjust?

Captain Snooze · 05-02-2013, 10:22 PM

...

Quote:

Originally Posted by empower-auto

what is the cause of Cusco's being harder to adjust?

Quote:

Originally Posted by coyote

Captain, I have the Cusco rear control arms.
They are a complete pain in the arse to adjust due to the adjustment nuts being contained within the rear subframe. I've actually thought about cutting the subframe!

Jesse@JDLAutodesign · 05-02-2013, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarlQHan

Understood. AP will be lighter and easier to adjust. Cusco will be stronger and stiffer. Now it's just a matter of which is more important to you.

I haven't weighed both but the AP's actually felt heavier.

It's a pain in the ass on both to get a wrench on the nut by the heim joint. I trimmed where it mounts a bit on my car to make it easy but i couldn't see others wanting to do that. I have the AP's FWIW.

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05-02-2013, 02:47 PM	#2
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empower-auto Kouki-Monster Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 11 Thanked 562 Times in 261 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	those 2 because I deal with both companies and prefer to support them. I also deal with whiteline but I don't want huge yellow arms that are backordered forever __________________ Rich Anderson EMPOWER AUTO

05-02-2013, 09:51 PM	#12
empower-auto Kouki-Monster Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 11 Thanked 562 Times in 261 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what is the cause of Cusco's being harder to adjust? __________________ Rich Anderson EMPOWER AUTO

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SubieNate Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 959 Thanks: 288 Thanked 560 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Agency Power has a pretty bad rep on these forums for their exhaust parts, if they can't get something as simple (and non load-bearing) as that figured out I'd worry about using suspension parts form them. I personally dislike their business ethics but can't speak to the quality from anything but pictures I've seen online. For camber only I'd wait and get some upper arms when they are available (Several are in development at the moment), it's a more effective treatment that will have less side effects on the toe. Other than that, I think both Whiteline and RacerX Fab are making lower arms and I'd trust both of them way more than AP and even Cusco. Nathan

05-02-2013, 05:19 PM	#7
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05-02-2013, 06:34 PM	#8
Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,818 Thanks: 4,050 Thanked 9,551 Times in 4,195 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Whiteline rear lca still aren't available. From what I have read Cuscos are a pain to adjust. RacerX lca are available now and a couple of people on these forums already have them and have offered positive reviews.

05-02-2013, 08:01 PM	#9
EarlQHan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Subarus Location: Nowhere Posts: 189 Thanks: 20 Thanked 129 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm hoping this doesn't blow up in my face again but... why those two specifically? as the above have mentioned, there are other (very good and very valid) options. what kind of rear camber setting are you seeking? what is your price point?

05-02-2013, 09:14 PM	#11
EarlQHan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Subarus Location: Nowhere Posts: 189 Thanks: 20 Thanked 129 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Understood. AP will be lighter and easier to adjust. Cusco will be stronger and stiffer. Now it's just a matter of which is more important to you.

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