SPL front adjustable control arm FYI

gozfast · 04-01-2011, 10:53 AM

I just got this reply from sales @ SPL about their front control arms for the 370Z.

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COMMENT=I was very interested if you would be offering adjustable
> FRONT control arms for the 09+ Nissan 370Z (Z34).

Hi Scott,

It is in development right now but we have no ETA on availability...
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Well, I just looked at my front tires after two AX events and only 8500 street miles and the front outside tread corners are toast. I'd like to bump up the front camber to 2.0 degrees but if I don't like the SPC arms (our only choice for now) it looks like I'm out of luck.

azn370z · 04-01-2011, 11:54 AM

I think that's been their response since the beginning. I wouldn't hold your breath.

SPOHN · 04-01-2011, 02:13 PM

I give up on them. It seemS like it was 4 years before they released there's for the 350. Not like there's that much change from the 350 to the 370. They should already a great idea of what changes have to be made. It's sad especially being they make a great product.

03Z33 · 04-03-2011, 12:57 AM

These guys have some coming very soon:

amperformanceracing.com

SPOHN · 04-03-2011, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03Z33

These guys have some coming very soon:

amperformanceracing.com

Dang man, thought you had some pics.

03Z33 · 04-03-2011, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Dang man, thought you had some pics.

More pictures on the facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/amperformance

SPOHN · 06-26-2013, 08:45 PM

Talked to SPL again yesterday. Again the same spill as always. "Few more months". I replied that's the third time in 8 months I've heard that. He was speechless.

ProPartsUSA · 06-27-2013, 01:11 PM

Yea I've been in contact with them too. It's been a few more months the past few years.

martin82 · 06-27-2013, 01:42 PM

From my info the arms are approved for production but it will take 3 months due to a backlog of other arms, I assume probably GTR arms being made? not sure...

1cleanZ · 06-27-2013, 02:57 PM

Why worry about SPL front arms when SPC seem to work great? Am I missing something?

Sh0velMan · 06-27-2013, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1cleanZ

Why worry about SPL front arms when SPC seem to work great Doran racing sells their awesome arms for probably the same money SPL will want? Am I missing something?

Fixed that for you.

In all seriousness, without modification, the SPC parts are sketchy @ keeping their setting on the track, and they're steel rather than aluminum, which some people care about.

martin82 · 06-27-2013, 03:43 PM

My rear SPC camber arm broke while at the track, it snapped right where the threads start on the middle section, the bushings were destroyed as well. The front spc camber arm bushings are dead also...

ChrisSlicks · 06-27-2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin82

My rear SPC camber arm broke while at the track, it snapped right where the threads start on the middle section, the bushings were destroyed as well. The front spc camber arm bushings are dead also...

Yup. Used the SPC front control arms for 3 years. Replaced the bushings twice and the upper ball joints twice as a result. They are cheap but you have to take into consideration the annual costs of replacing all the parts. FYI replacing the bushings on them is a pain and will require a good machine shop.

SPOHN · 06-27-2013, 03:59 PM

Wish SPC would just change there bushing to a solid setup. Or make it a option. But Baer383 has the best DIY option for the SPC arms.

synolimit · 06-27-2013, 04:02 PM

So SPC sucks? Go with SPL?

04-01-2011, 10:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
gozfast Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 67 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	SPL front adjustable control arm FYI I just got this reply from sales @ SPL about their front control arms for the 370Z. ============================ COMMENT=I was very interested if you would be offering adjustable > FRONT control arms for the 09+ Nissan 370Z (Z34). Hi Scott, It is in development right now but we have no ETA on availability... ============================ Well, I just looked at my front tires after two AX events and only 8500 street miles and the front outside tread corners are toast. I'd like to bump up the front camber to 2.0 degrees but if I don't like the SPC arms (our only choice for now) it looks like I'm out of luck.

04-01-2011, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	I think that's been their response since the beginning. I wouldn't hold your breath. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

04-01-2011, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I give up on them. It seemS like it was 4 years before they released there's for the 350. Not like there's that much change from the 350 to the 370. They should already a great idea of what changes have to be made. It's sad especially being they make a great product. __________________

06-26-2013, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Talked to SPL again yesterday. Again the same spill as always. "Few more months". I replied that's the third time in 8 months I've heard that. He was speechless. Mike, KaienZ34 and DarkJak like this. __________________

06-27-2013, 01:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
ProPartsUSA Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canoga Park Posts: 41 Drives: 07 350z CS 6sp Rep Power: 11	Yea I've been in contact with them too. It's been a few more months the past few years. __________________ ProParts USA Like Us on Facebook http://propartsusa.com/images/350z600x125.jpg

04-03-2011, 12:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
03Z33 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal Posts: 232 Drives: BRZ Rep Power: 15	These guys have some coming very soon: amperformanceracing.com

06-27-2013, 01:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	From my info the arms are approved for production but it will take 3 months due to a backlog of other arms, I assume probably GTR arms being made? not sure...

06-27-2013, 02:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	Why worry about SPL front arms when SPC seem to work great? Am I missing something? __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

06-27-2013, 03:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	My rear SPC camber arm broke while at the track, it snapped right where the threads start on the middle section, the bushings were destroyed as well. The front spc camber arm bushings are dead also...

06-27-2013, 03:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Wish SPC would just change there bushing to a solid setup. Or make it a option. But Baer383 has the best DIY option for the SPC arms. UNKNOWN_370 and KaienZ34 like this. __________________

06-27-2013, 04:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	So SPC sucks? Go with SPL? __________________ 13 370z-

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