Front arms: SPC/Eibach...thoughts?

djtodd · 07-20-2012, 11:11 PM

Subject says it all. SPL rears are on the way, but was looking for opinions on front arms.

Right now I'm back and forth between the Eibach and SPC. Anyone share experiences with either of these. Constructions looks similar/identical from what I can tell.

As always, thanks in advance!

sig11 · 07-22-2012, 01:05 PM

Mike reported a while back that his Eibachs were repackaged SPCs. Hopefully the SPL or Doran arms will come out soon!

KaienZ34 · 07-22-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig11

Mike reported a while back that his Eibachs were repackaged SPCs. Hopefully the SPL or Doran arms will come out soon!

This what i've hear also, KINETIX are supposedly pretty good.

Mike · 07-23-2012, 08:58 AM

my race alignment shop told me to stay away from kinetix.

djtodd · 07-23-2012, 09:37 AM

Yeah i've heard bad things about them as well. Although spc doesn't seem much better. Lesser of evils I suppose...for now

Telephone · 07-27-2012, 07:27 PM

I have SPC front arms, and I was able to eliminate the negitive camber after my Swift install. For a DD like me, it's worth it. Longer tire life and a more stock look as the wheels are vertical as opposed to pointing inside.

Hardware wise, they are so-so. There is no redundancy like the SPL front arms(Z33). I hit a deep pothole one day and it broke the locking nut loose on one of the arms....knocking my 370Z out of alignment. With the SPC design, there is a greater possibility for a catastrophic failure. So I wouldn't take these on the track. There are quiet...no squeaking or any other noise.

Bottom line, they get the job done for me until a better/safer product comes out. I would buy them again and recommend them to a DD who wants to retain a factory alignment/look and preserve tire life.

07-20-2012, 11:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3397	Front arms: SPC/Eibach...thoughts? Subject says it all. SPL rears are on the way, but was looking for opinions on front arms. Right now I'm back and forth between the Eibach and SPC. Anyone share experiences with either of these. Constructions looks similar/identical from what I can tell. As always, thanks in advance!

07-23-2012, 08:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	my race alignment shop told me to stay away from kinetix. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 17	Mike reported a while back that his Eibachs were repackaged SPCs. Hopefully the SPL or Doran arms will come out soon!

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djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3397	Yeah i've heard bad things about them as well. Although spc doesn't seem much better. Lesser of evils I suppose...for now

07-27-2012, 07:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 13	I have SPC front arms, and I was able to eliminate the negitive camber after my Swift install. For a DD like me, it's worth it. Longer tire life and a more stock look as the wheels are vertical as opposed to pointing inside. Hardware wise, they are so-so. There is no redundancy like the SPL front arms(Z33). I hit a deep pothole one day and it broke the locking nut loose on one of the arms....knocking my 370Z out of alignment. With the SPC design, there is a greater possibility for a catastrophic failure. So I wouldn't take these on the track. There are quiet...no squeaking or any other noise. Bottom line, they get the job done for me until a better/safer product comes out. I would buy them again and recommend them to a DD who wants to retain a factory alignment/look and preserve tire life.