Horrible ride quality and can't figure out why

Ralphatron · 12-30-2020, 08:50 PM

@OptionZero @Spooler and @Rusty (and whoever else wants to chime in)...

Is there a reason to spend the extra cash on the billet versions of the SPL arms? Or will the regular titanium tube style versions suffice?

Spooler · 12-30-2020, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralphatron

@OptionZero @Spooler and @Rusty (and whoever else wants to chime in)...

Is there a reason to spend the extra cash on the billet versions of the SPL arms? Or will the regular titanium tube style versions suffice?

The regular will suffice. That is what I have.

Ralphatron · 12-30-2020, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

The regular will suffice. That is what I have.

I really appreciate all the help!

Rusty · 12-30-2020, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralphatron

@OptionZero @Spooler and @Rusty (and whoever else wants to chime in)...

Is there a reason to spend the extra cash on the billet versions of the SPL arms? Or will the regular titanium tube style versions suffice?

SPL only makes one version that I know of. It's $999.00 on their site.

The SPL's and the VooDoo's are the only ones the you can adjust without taking them off. They hold their adjustment and don't break.

Ralphatron · 12-31-2020, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

SPL only makes one version that I know of. It's $999.00 on their site.

The SPL's and the VooDoo's are the only ones the you can adjust without taking them off. They hold their adjustment and don't break.

yeah that's the front control arm, I was talking about the rear camber and toe arms. I'm going to hold off on the fronts and just get the rear in spec for now.

but speaking of the fronts... do typical alignment techs even know how to adjust those? can each side of the arm be reached from underneath the car without removing the wheel?

I really hate the idiots that work in the shops around here. ******* florida.

Rusty · 12-31-2020, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralphatron

yeah that's the front control arm, I was talking about the rear camber and toe arms. I'm going to hold off on the fronts and just get the rear in spec for now.

but speaking of the fronts... do typical alignment techs even know how to adjust those? can each side of the arm be reached from underneath the car without removing the wheel?

I really hate the idiots that work in the shops around here. ******* florida.

No problem making adjustment without removing the tires. To loosen the pinch bolts. Go behind the tire with a long extension with an allen bit. The camber/caster is over the top of the tire with a long extension and socket.

jchammond · 12-31-2020, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ralphatron

yeah that's the front control arm, I was talking about the rear camber and toe arms. I'm going to hold off on the fronts and just get the rear in spec for now.

but speaking of the fronts... do typical alignment techs even know how to adjust those? can each side of the arm be reached from underneath the car without removing the wheel?

I really hate the idiots that work in the shops around here. ******* florida.

Definitely ask the shops in advance if they have knowledge of adjusting anything SPL; as it’s easy....but you definitely don’t want a beginner to be dinking/scratching up your beautiful parts (that are mostly hidden).
Especially the set screws

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Ralphatron Base Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Posts: 53 Drives: '20 mt sport z Rep Power: 5	@OptionZero @Spooler and @Rusty (and whoever else wants to chime in)... Is there a reason to spend the extra cash on the billet versions of the SPL arms? Or will the regular titanium tube style versions suffice?