Anyone sells front control arm bushing?
Apr 21, 2016, 11:48 AM
#16
Haven't taken any vids in a while.... can't see myself spending 400+ on go pro just for kicks when i can spend it on fuel/tires. I do need a video soon though.
I measure my alignment before/after the track weekend. From track weekend to track weekend, my rear toe is SPOT on. I use the string method with fishing wire and calipers so i can measure my toe down to the .001 inch. In measuring my front toe with the poly bushings after they went out, i would get readings of + or - .3 from each reading. It doesn't really wander much with DD driving and its super solid if you tug like a gorilla on the arm with the car in the air, its the forces of track driving that squish the bushing and it'll settle slightly off, causing a slight variance in toe.
As far as the car pulling and diving onto the front left corner, it was super obvious. Can't keep the car straight under braking. All bushings up front at this point were solid sphericals except for the front lca bushing.
I measure my alignment before/after the track weekend. From track weekend to track weekend, my rear toe is SPOT on. I use the string method with fishing wire and calipers so i can measure my toe down to the .001 inch. In measuring my front toe with the poly bushings after they went out, i would get readings of + or - .3 from each reading. It doesn't really wander much with DD driving and its super solid if you tug like a gorilla on the arm with the car in the air, its the forces of track driving that squish the bushing and it'll settle slightly off, causing a slight variance in toe.
As far as the car pulling and diving onto the front left corner, it was super obvious. Can't keep the car straight under braking. All bushings up front at this point were solid sphericals except for the front lca bushing.
As far as video, I'm assuming you have a smart phone? A $20 dollar app and a decent mount will get you video with telemetry overlay. Look up Harry's Lap Timer, they have it for both iPhone and android. There are others too, maybe even a free one, but I like HLT. Here's a link to one of my vids with the app (don't judge my braking too harshly, pads weren't quite up to the task)
Apr 25, 2016, 05:28 AM
#17
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Yes, i have a spherical in there now. It definitely cured all of the problems i spoke to earlier, but now i'm experiencing an issue where the eccentric won't stay put. It'll move over a couple sessions and i have to reset my camber. Its really annoying..... Vorshlag top hats are rock solid and aren't going anywhere.
I ended up going the racefab LCA route and i am thoroughly displeased with these arms. I'll have a full write up after my next track day.
I ended up going the racefab LCA route and i am thoroughly displeased with these arms. I'll have a full write up after my next track day.
May 5, 2016, 03:49 PM
#18
Yes, i have a spherical in there now. It definitely cured all of the problems i spoke to earlier, but now i'm experiencing an issue where the eccentric won't stay put. It'll move over a couple sessions and i have to reset my camber. Its really annoying..... Vorshlag top hats are rock solid and aren't going anywhere.
I ended up going the racefab LCA route and i am thoroughly displeased with these arms. I'll have a full write up after my next track day.
I ended up going the racefab LCA route and i am thoroughly displeased with these arms. I'll have a full write up after my next track day.
May 6, 2016, 05:21 AM
#19
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May 9, 2016, 11:04 AM
#23
http://racefab.co.nz/
May 10, 2016, 05:47 AM
#24
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is this the racefab you're talking about? maybe he sent you the wrong ones, cause the pic on the website shows a one piece arm for the 10, and you have a 2 piece? even the 7-9 is a one piece, only the 1-3 is a 2 piece set up... if he sent you the arms for the wrong evo it'd prolly go a long way in explaining your issues...
http://racefab.co.nz/
http://racefab.co.nz/
I updated the origional review to reflect some measurements i took on the arms. I measured a 2.5 degree discrepancy in the angle of the arm and balljoint cup. This explains a lot. :/
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