what do you look for in a good suspension arm? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

mrchomponthis · 03-23-2010, 10:05 PM

what makes an arm good? tensile strengths, weld quality, filler used, certified welders, gases used while welding, quality of heims? i would love to see how well these arms fit together before being welding. pbm i believe shows a video. or does it only matter how beefy they look lol

dato · 03-23-2010, 10:23 PM

Who ever has the best advertising and uses aurora heim joints

Renelovesnike · 03-23-2010, 10:29 PM

are you talking about lower control arm or "ruca/tension/traction arm/ect"?? and im pretty sure the thicknes/welds/rust protective coat/track tested all apply!! i know spl is a good brand and is all track tested!! im sure most people go with a brand that is fairly inexpensive and has a good review for not failing! =]

im thinking about going pbm, tho =]]]

InlineS13 · 03-23-2010, 10:32 PM

+1 There's cheap stuff and nice stuff. If you want nice stuff get MAX or SPL or something.

mrchomponthis · 03-23-2010, 11:09 PM

I am talking about all suspension arms i thought i made myself fairly clear. so thickness makes a difference what if the weld quality is terrible and the welder is terrible. most production welders can stack dimes all day, but what about the penetration of the weld? I would love to see some of these companies have there stuff stress tested for quality Home Orange Coast Testing, Inc.

Dazzla · 03-23-2010, 11:40 PM

SPL, Cusco, JIC etc.

*hOngsterr* · 03-23-2010, 11:40 PM

this can kinda tie in with that thread thats been made about the "whats the best tension rod" or something like that, aurora joints?

check peaks lol

az_240 · 03-24-2010, 03:00 AM

SPL. Quality, reasonable prices and good customer service.

KA24sleeper · 03-24-2010, 02:42 PM

isis is cheap and dosent look too good, circit sport, megan, kazama, peak,stk are the run of the mill "basic" arms for most everyday driver/somewhat track use. spl, max, jic, cusco and battle version are the higher end models for real track use. tho the best of the best and is most talked about is the spl arms. beefy, tough, thick welds and is constently beeing updated every so often is what makes them the "best of the best" catagorie.( saving up for some my self

)

WISH ONE · 03-30-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by az_240

SPL. Quality, reasonable prices and good customer service.

Customer service and product availability are huge with me.
I am happy with my PBM components, however i dont really like the fact that they never seem to have anything in stock.
Do they not produce enough or do they really sell like crazy.
In the future I may pick up SPL products just because of this reason.
It would be really nice to see some actual Pressure test results or cool product testing videos just like PBM shows they building process.

I LUV MY S13 · 03-30-2010, 02:25 PM

Im going all pbm...i got spl tension rods but they began to rust a bit and the joints were cracking, friend had similar issues within weeks of use..so that kinda scared me off from the rest of their stuff

tein, peak performance, pbm, cusco, kazama are all good

wh0aitznic0 · 03-30-2010, 02:26 PM

Have a gander at my sig and all your suspension questions will be answered.

Chernobyl · 03-30-2010, 02:32 PM

I look at the URL to make sure I'm ordering them from splparts. That's the only thing to look for.

Matej · 03-30-2010, 02:52 PM

Ikeya Formula or nothing.

Teddy · 03-30-2010, 02:55 PM

Ikeya Formula all the way.

WISH ONE · 03-30-2010, 03:14 PM

Ive been eyeballing the 326 power products but damn theyre expensive.

Renelovesnike · 03-30-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WISH ONE

Ive been eyeballing the 326 power products but damn theyre expensive.

326 power is hella GANGSTER JDM!!!!

d*star180 · 03-30-2010, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KA24sleeper

isis is cheap and dosent look too good, circit sport, megan, kazama, peak,stk are the run of the mill "basic" arms for most everyday driver/somewhat track use. spl, max, jic, cusco and battle version are the higher end models for real track use. tho the best of the best and is most talked about is the spl arms. beefy, tough, thick welds and is constently beeing updated every so often is what makes them the "best of the best" catagorie.( saving up for some my self

)

You have no idea what the fuck your talking about. And your categorization is fucking retarded.

Chernobyl · 03-30-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d*star180

your categorization is fucking retarded.

Agreed.

D.Adams · 03-30-2010, 04:25 PM

SPL / PBM / Ikeya Formula

*DJPimpFlex* · 03-30-2010, 08:49 PM

SPL /thread. By far the best. US support, and 2x as beefy as the BV arms I had prior. I've also had cusco ruca's and they weren't anything to write home about.

SPL or go home.

anton1o · 03-30-2010, 10:54 PM

Ikeya.

Teddy · 03-31-2010, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJPimpFlex

SPL or go home.

Well, I don't know about go home, but I will agree that SPL is definitely one of the finest options out there.

Chrischeezer · 03-31-2010, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anton1o

Ikeya.

holy god.. spectacular

I always look at the weakest point of the part. and judge for myself if it would last. Drift Works makes some pretty serious stuff. Use highest quality for the most vital components, and you can save with the lower budget parts for the small things.
not a big fan of china made.. but lots of ppl use em.

Chernobyl · 03-31-2010, 10:02 AM

What's the deal with Ikeya? Are they actually good and track proven, or just the new JDM hotness that everyone is sackriding for no real reason?

*ManoNegra* · 03-31-2010, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chernobyl

What's the deal with Ikeya? Are they actually good and track proven, or just the new JDM hotness that everyone is sackriding for no real reason?

Ikeya Formula has been around since forever in Japan.
Koguchi's World 180 had all their arms, in fact they were (are?) one of his main sponsors.
Too baller for most broke 240 kids though.

Friend of mine has their FLCA Tension Rod combo,
quality shit

seen the new SPL stuff
also quality shit

own a set of Peak Performance S14 RUCAs myself
beautiful finish, Aurora heims
may replace my POS Powertrix ones with them if I don't go SPL first
(I like my shit to match)

anton1o · 04-01-2010, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chernobyl

What's the deal with Ikeya? Are they actually good and track proven, or just the new JDM hotness that everyone is sackriding for no real reason?

haha, Ikeya may not be Street popular because it costs 3 arms and 4 legs, Its the best shit.. Just since its from Japan alot of people just wont pay for a really really expensive product then have to pay freight ontop.

Nothing wrong with supporting your Local brands, but if your spending big bucks you would be looking at Ikeya thats for sure!

*ManoNegra* · 04-01-2010, 08:20 AM

350k Garage Ito R34 with custom Ikeya Formula suspension:

CAR FEATURE>> GARAGE ITO WITH PROSTOCK GT-R - Speedhunters

***CrimsonRockett*** · 04-01-2010, 09:57 AM

Omgz I should sell my box full of Cusco arms and order Ikeya instead.

Joking aside, Ikeya is quality stuff, but expensive as shit.

If I didn't get Cusco everything, I probably would have gone with SPL based off their customer service and quality.

*ManoNegra* · 04-01-2010, 10:19 AM

do it Johnny! You know you want to... lol
yeah, quality Japanese arms have a price premium attached to them

03-23-2010, 10:05 PM	#1
mrchomponthis Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: fghjghjfg Age: 33 Posts: 877 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	what do you look for in a good suspension arm? what makes an arm good? tensile strengths, weld quality, filler used, certified welders, gases used while welding, quality of heims? i would love to see how well these arms fit together before being welding. pbm i believe shows a video. or does it only matter how beefy they look lol __________________ CHOMPONWHAT? Last edited by mrchomponthis; 03-23-2010 at 11:03 PM..

03-23-2010, 11:09 PM	#5
mrchomponthis Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: fghjghjfg Age: 33 Posts: 877 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	I am talking about all suspension arms i thought i made myself fairly clear. so thickness makes a difference what if the weld quality is terrible and the welder is terrible. most production welders can stack dimes all day, but what about the penetration of the weld? I would love to see some of these companies have there stuff stress tested for quality Home Orange Coast Testing, Inc. __________________ CHOMPONWHAT?

03-24-2010, 02:42 PM	#9
KA24sleeper Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	isis is cheap and dosent look too good, circit sport, megan, kazama, peak,stk are the run of the mill "basic" arms for most everyday driver/somewhat track use. spl, max, jic, cusco and battle version are the higher end models for real track use. tho the best of the best and is most talked about is the spl arms. beefy, tough, thick welds and is constently beeing updated every so often is what makes them the "best of the best" catagorie.( saving up for some my self) __________________ SUSPENSION>Power

03-30-2010, 02:25 PM	#11
I LUV MY S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norwalk, Los Angeles Age: 32 Posts: 3,349 Trader Rating: (35) Rides Gallery: I LUV MY S13 Feedback Score: 35 reviews	Im going all pbm...i got spl tension rods but they began to rust a bit and the joints were cracking, friend had similar issues within weeks of use..so that kinda scared me off from the rest of their stuff tein, peak performance, pbm, cusco, kazama are all good __________________ -Jorge

03-30-2010, 02:55 PM	#15
Teddy Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AutoFactory REALIZE Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Ikeya Formula all the way. __________________ www.realize-jp.net

03-23-2010, 10:23 PM	#2
dato Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: california Age: 34 Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Who ever has the best advertising and uses aurora heim joints

03-23-2010, 10:29 PM	#3
Renelovesnike Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: (562) Posts: 1,616 Trader Rating: (30) Feedback Score: 30 reviews	are you talking about lower control arm or "ruca/tension/traction arm/ect"?? and im pretty sure the thicknes/welds/rust protective coat/track tested all apply!! i know spl is a good brand and is all track tested!! im sure most people go with a brand that is fairly inexpensive and has a good review for not failing! =] im thinking about going pbm, tho =]]]

03-23-2010, 10:32 PM	#4
InlineS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MD Posts: 341 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	+1 There's cheap stuff and nice stuff. If you want nice stuff get MAX or SPL or something.

03-23-2010, 11:40 PM	#6
Dazzla Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SPL, Cusco, JIC etc.

03-24-2010, 03:00 AM	#8
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	SPL. Quality, reasonable prices and good customer service.

03-30-2010, 02:32 PM	#13
Chernobyl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Age: 38 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I look at the URL to make sure I'm ordering them from splparts. That's the only thing to look for.

03-30-2010, 02:52 PM	#14
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Ikeya Formula or nothing.

03-30-2010, 03:14 PM	#16
WISH ONE Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: orange county ca Posts: 2,738 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Ive been eyeballing the 326 power products but damn theyre expensive. __________________ PARTING/SELLING MY COUPE. PM ME.

03-30-2010, 04:25 PM	#20
D.Adams Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 2,587 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	SPL / PBM / Ikeya Formula __________________ “About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends.” ―Herbert Hoover The build http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...u-city-az.html Owner of NVS Fabrications

03-30-2010, 08:49 PM	#21
DJPimpFlex Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 35 Posts: 6,151 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	SPL /thread. By far the best. US support, and 2x as beefy as the BV arms I had prior. I've also had cusco ruca's and they weren't anything to write home about. SPL or go home. __________________

03-30-2010, 10:54 PM	#22
anton1o Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 35 Posts: 333 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ikeya. __________________

03-31-2010, 10:02 AM	#25
Chernobyl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver, CO Age: 38 Posts: 1,563 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	What's the deal with Ikeya? Are they actually good and track proven, or just the new JDM hotness that everyone is sackriding for no real reason?

04-01-2010, 08:20 AM	#28
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	350k Garage Ito R34 with custom Ikeya Formula suspension: CAR FEATURE>> GARAGE ITO WITH PROSTOCK GT-R - Speedhunters

04-01-2010, 10:19 AM	#30
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	do it Johnny! You know you want to... lol yeah, quality Japanese arms have a price premium attached to them

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