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Vanzftw · 12-23-2015, 09:16 PM

Has anyone ran control arm kit from EMUSA? They're pretty cheap, but I've seen a few people running them just can't seem to find any reviews on them. I know they make horrible coilovers just wondering if they make good control arms or not. Here is a link to the site. http://www.speedyracer.com/Control-A...ontrol-Arm-kit .

rawgarage · 12-23-2015, 10:34 PM

Text me 9792366891 I have better options for sale and budget friendly

Croustibat · 12-24-2015, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanzftw

Has anyone ran control arm kit from EMUSA? They're pretty cheap, but I've seen a few people running them just can't seem to find any reviews on them. I know they make horrible coilovers just wondering if they make good control arms or not. Here is a link to the site. http://www.speedyracer.com/Control-A...ontrol-Arm-kit .

I did.

rod ends developped play in 20 miles (yes, twenty). "stainless steel" was made of something that could be bent by hand, and it was easier to cut/grate than low quality aluminium.
Adjustment were piss poor, i had to make new misalignment spacers because NONE were close to fitting (nor round).

Now combine piss poor metal and grossly made adjustment pitch, and you get arms that either self unscrew themselves or grind themselves on every bump.

The problem is, they are not just an exhaust manifold that could crack, or anything that would just leave you stranded. When they break, you WILL crash, and probably die and/or kill someone as you wont have any control of the car, and it may flip.

They are the crappiest EVER item i have seen, and i'll gladly throw them in the face of the dealer should i ever visit that area. I wonder how you can call yourself a human being when you sell that piece of crap. The reason you can't find reviews is their users must be dead already.

Vanzftw · 12-26-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Croustibat

I did.

rod ends developped play in 20 miles (yes, twenty). "stainless steel" was made of something that could be bent by hand, and it was easier to cut/grate than low quality aluminium.
Adjustment were piss poor, i had to make new misalignment spacers because NONE were close to fitting (nor round).

Now combine piss poor metal and grossly made adjustment pitch, and you get arms that either self unscrew themselves or grind themselves on every bump.

The problem is, they are not just an exhaust manifold that could crack, or anything that would just leave you stranded. When they break, you WILL crash, and probably die and/or kill someone as you wont have any control of the car, and it may flip.

They are the crappiest EVER item i have seen, and i'll gladly throw them in the face of the dealer should i ever visit that area. I wonder how you can call yourself a human being when you sell that piece of crap. The reason you can't find reviews is their users must be dead already.

What brand would you recommend?

Croustibat · 12-27-2015, 04:12 AM

I bought circuit sports all around after that. A bit on the heavy side, and the adjuster lock is not as easy to use as PBMs, but they do the job. Still no play after 2+ years of use, so well worth the money. I track the car too, no drifting.
I'd say they are the cheapest reliable arms you could find, as long as you are not looking for the latest refinements or extreme low ride / steering angle.

that1guywithans13 · 01-01-2016, 02:29 AM

Ebay rucas here beaten to shit in the touge for ~3k miles still good, no noticeable play yet . Saving for better suspension set but for now no issues. Give em a try but just have aaa roadside membership for backup if you decide to try ebay lol. Everyone shit talks and that's probably all you'll get here on the forums.

12-23-2015, 09:16 PM	#1
Vanzftw Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TN Age: 23 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Suspension Control Arms Question Has anyone ran control arm kit from EMUSA? They're pretty cheap, but I've seen a few people running them just can't seem to find any reviews on them. I know they make horrible coilovers just wondering if they make good control arms or not. Here is a link to the site. http://www.speedyracer.com/Control-A...ontrol-Arm-kit .

01-01-2016, 02:29 AM	#6
that1guywithans13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: orange county Posts: 203 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Ebay rucas here beaten to shit in the touge for ~3k miles still good, no noticeable play yet . Saving for better suspension set but for now no issues. Give em a try but just have aaa roadside membership for backup if you decide to try ebay lol. Everyone shit talks and that's probably all you'll get here on the forums. __________________ ITS ALL FUN AND GAMES TILL THE FLYING MONKEYS ATTACK..

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12-23-2015, 10:34 PM	#2
rawgarage Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: h o u s t o n Age: 32 Posts: 5,990 Trader Rating: (75) Feedback Score: 75 reviews	Text me 9792366891 I have better options for sale and budget friendly

12-27-2015, 04:12 AM	#5
Croustibat Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: France - Toulouse Age: 41 Posts: 1,851 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought circuit sports all around after that. A bit on the heavy side, and the adjuster lock is not as easy to use as PBMs, but they do the job. Still no play after 2+ years of use, so well worth the money. I track the car too, no drifting. I'd say they are the cheapest reliable arms you could find, as long as you are not looking for the latest refinements or extreme low ride / steering angle.