350EVO Front upper control arms
06-10-2004, 07:50 PM
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The ball joint "package" we are using is smaller which allows for more range going towards positive camber. The area from the ball joint to the end of the plate is a lot smaller.We also switched materials on the plate itself and a new ball joint. The arms are also anodized now.
They should be hitting the streets next week as our first batch rolls in.
Adjustment takes only seconds per side using a jack, 12 mm wrench and a camber gauge.
Once again designed, developed and tested on the track through Schuitemaker Motorsports in the Grand Am Cup series.
They will be retailling for $899 with the monball inserts and $775 with out them.
I believe we will be running a special on the first 10 sets.
BJ@350EVO.com
They should be hitting the streets next week as our first batch rolls in.
Adjustment takes only seconds per side using a jack, 12 mm wrench and a camber gauge.
Once again designed, developed and tested on the track through Schuitemaker Motorsports in the Grand Am Cup series.
They will be retailling for $899 with the monball inserts and $775 with out them.
I believe we will be running a special on the first 10 sets.
BJ@350EVO.com
06-11-2004, 09:54 PM
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Look a lot like the Stillen A-arms
Originally posted by dwnshift
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!
They were showing some at Z day . Small "custom ball joint to get more positive camber" they said. Somebody might have a picture posted, too lazy to look.
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06-13-2004, 11:05 AM
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These look really nice. Can you explain to me why I should buy your's over the Performance Nissan version (about same price) or the Kinetix (half price)? Stillen looks similar to your's and probably similar pricing.
I'm looking for positives and negatives to each if you can.
My goal is an adjustable solution for the street and track. My camber is too negative for good tire wear on the street but I like it for the track. All claim to be somewhat easily adjustable. Your's look like sliders which may be difficult to exactly setup without previously marking it up all specs where to adjust to (which isn't bad).
Perf Nissan is shim based. That could be a pain when initially aligning (not sure if it's a linear adjustment either) versus Kinetix which should be quick initially but tougher to adjust to two specs without a guage.
Also, is there an inexpensive, worthwhile camber guage you recommend? Probably the only real way to do it right.
Thanks in advance.
I'm looking for positives and negatives to each if you can.
My goal is an adjustable solution for the street and track. My camber is too negative for good tire wear on the street but I like it for the track. All claim to be somewhat easily adjustable. Your's look like sliders which may be difficult to exactly setup without previously marking it up all specs where to adjust to (which isn't bad).
Perf Nissan is shim based. That could be a pain when initially aligning (not sure if it's a linear adjustment either) versus Kinetix which should be quick initially but tougher to adjust to two specs without a guage.
Also, is there an inexpensive, worthwhile camber guage you recommend? Probably the only real way to do it right.
Thanks in advance.
Originally posted by dwnshift
Havent seen the stillen ones. We have been racing and developing ours for over a year now in the Grand Am Cup series.
Havent seen the stillen ones. We have been racing and developing ours for over a year now in the Grand Am Cup series.
06-13-2004, 05:51 PM
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We tried to cover all the bases with the design of these arms.
These are are race proven tough as the loads that our race car are much higher and sustained for longer periods of time that one will see under normal driving conditions.
We wanted to have an arm that would enable the customer to get back to recomended OEM specs for camber adjustment for street driving.......but at the same time be able to make quick and easy adjustments on the go. With our ball joint package we were able to do this.
With the 350Z's front suspension set up...the camber is changed as the ride height is changed. So if you change nothing at all besides lowering springs on the front you will see an increase in neg camber. Every shock and spring are differnt even though they might be the same brand. Same goes for anyone using an adjustable ride height front shock and spring combo.
Using a 12mm socket (*gear wrech works wonders) a jack and a digital camber gauge you can easily adjust the camber very fast to what the desired you need is.
No matter what the tolerences there are between chassis or ride heights........you will be ablet to dial in what you are looking for.
I recomend the camber gauge that smart racing offers..... it can adjust to different rim sizes.
I think once the 350EVO arms get out and some reviews go up.....that will be the real testiment.
Our goal has always been to provide...."THE" the absolute top quality products to the 350Z and G35 coupe crowd....and we are commited to doing just that.
* I would also say that anytime you are doing a camber adjustment ...it should always be checked with a guage.........since there are tolerences between chassis and parts..........that way you are assured you are where you want to be.
With our system there is a wider variety of exact measured camber adjustment.
And they look great too.
350EVO.com......Designed , Developed and Tested ...through motorsports!
Cheers
BJ@350EVO.com
These are are race proven tough as the loads that our race car are much higher and sustained for longer periods of time that one will see under normal driving conditions.
We wanted to have an arm that would enable the customer to get back to recomended OEM specs for camber adjustment for street driving.......but at the same time be able to make quick and easy adjustments on the go. With our ball joint package we were able to do this.
With the 350Z's front suspension set up...the camber is changed as the ride height is changed. So if you change nothing at all besides lowering springs on the front you will see an increase in neg camber. Every shock and spring are differnt even though they might be the same brand. Same goes for anyone using an adjustable ride height front shock and spring combo.
Using a 12mm socket (*gear wrech works wonders) a jack and a digital camber gauge you can easily adjust the camber very fast to what the desired you need is.
No matter what the tolerences there are between chassis or ride heights........you will be ablet to dial in what you are looking for.
I recomend the camber gauge that smart racing offers..... it can adjust to different rim sizes.
I think once the 350EVO arms get out and some reviews go up.....that will be the real testiment.
Our goal has always been to provide...."THE" the absolute top quality products to the 350Z and G35 coupe crowd....and we are commited to doing just that.
* I would also say that anytime you are doing a camber adjustment ...it should always be checked with a guage.........since there are tolerences between chassis and parts..........that way you are assured you are where you want to be.
With our system there is a wider variety of exact measured camber adjustment.
And they look great too.
350EVO.com......Designed , Developed and Tested ...through motorsports!
Cheers
BJ@350EVO.com
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06-13-2004, 10:34 PM
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Nothing aftermarket will be lighter than stock, period.
Originally posted by adanande
are they lighter?
are they lighter?
06-13-2004, 11:29 PM
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BJ, thanks. Can you explain the adjustment process more?
I'm guessing you measure, jack up, adjust, drop, remeasure.
What's the benefit of your monoball upgrade? How does it affect ride quality?
What's the launch timeframe approximately?
Thanks.
I'm guessing you measure, jack up, adjust, drop, remeasure.
What's the benefit of your monoball upgrade? How does it affect ride quality?
What's the launch timeframe approximately?
Thanks.
06-13-2004, 11:50 PM
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Wow, that piece looks badass! I sure hope in the future you can make a whole package with all the suspension bits to sell. I'll be buying a set for sure. 
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when do you expect to have a rear camber package on the market...i would like to do front and rear from the same company and i like those front a-arms....very nice
06-14-2004, 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by dwnshift
Our goal has always been to provide...."THE" the absolute top quality products to the 350Z and G35 coupe crowd....and we are commited to doing just that.
BJ@350EVO.com
Our goal has always been to provide...."THE" the absolute top quality products to the 350Z and G35 coupe crowd....and we are commited to doing just that.
BJ@350EVO.com
06-14-2004, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by G35_AutoX
So what do you have against the G35 Sedan crowd? I've been waiting for these to be ready, unless of course you don't like the sedan owners.
So what do you have against the G35 Sedan crowd? I've been waiting for these to be ready, unless of course you don't like the sedan owners.
....i am sure there is more of a demand for the 350 vs the g35 
....sides, quality products take time to develop
06-14-2004, 01:17 PM
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I love the sedan!!!!
I think its a bad *** looking ride.
Sorry.........how about this.....
Our goal has always been to provide...."THE" the absolute top quality products to the 350Z and G35 crowd....and we are commited to doing just that
Sorry for the foul.
BJ
I think its a bad *** looking ride.
Sorry.........how about this.....
Our goal has always been to provide...."THE" the absolute top quality products to the 350Z and G35 crowd....and we are commited to doing just that
Sorry for the foul.
BJ
06-14-2004, 01:43 PM
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Thanks dwnshift! Much better. It will be my next purchase for sure!
Road Warrior,
In case you didn't know, we share the same parts. I was just giving dwnshift some ribbing for leaving us sedan owners out. As far as demand goes, I was out at the track this weekend and there were 3 G35's and no 350's. Who would have thought? I hope to have a nice video to show soon.
peace!
Road Warrior,
In case you didn't know, we share the same parts. I was just giving dwnshift some ribbing for leaving us sedan owners out. As far as demand goes, I was out at the track this weekend and there were 3 G35's and no 350's. Who would have thought? I hope to have a nice video to show soon.
peace!