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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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RE-Speed : Front Adjustable Control Arm

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So I'm about done designing these arms and seeing if there's a group buy interest for them. The arms will be made out of 4130 Chromoly Tubing, using 1/2" spherical bearings and rod ends. Camber is adjusted via the threaded sleeve (the nut pointing towards the outside of the car), so there's no need to disconnect it like other designs out there to try and adjust camber. Just loosen the jam jut on the opposing side, turn the threaded sleeve to right camber setting, tighten the jam nut, and its all set.

Normal price will most likely be 720$ for the pair, if we can get 10 people signed up and send a deposit of 1/2 the amount we can bring it down to 650$ for the pair.

Here's a couple 3D rendering of them:



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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 09:56 PM
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those are nice looking but i don't see too many people spending that much....
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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That is cheaper than the competitors who's priced anywhere from 800-1000$. Those are still guesstimates, once we do the first set and figure out time and actual material cost it might be a bit cheaper, but I don't for see it being alot lower than the prices I've listed above.

Here's a couple more shots of them with the rod ends and proper spacers to make them fit on the body.



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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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hmmm..interesting...ill think about this. im in need of a upper arm right now either aftermarket or oem.
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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$500 is alot more palatable than $700 to $800
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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Nice work Sam! Glad to see you are expanding on the product lines.



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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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What is the adjustment range you will be able to get with these?
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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Adjustment inwards (more negative camber) is about 1cm (~.395"), depending on jam nut used. Outwards is a bit more.
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Old Nov 9, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Thumbs up Front Adjustable Control Arm

Count me in if you're still considering these for a group buy.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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I'll keep an eye on this thread. Might be interested. Thanks. Nice work.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Hey Guys,

Sorry we took a bit of a back seat on this due to other projects, but should have some progress on there through out next month
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Yay! Camber!
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 05:31 AM
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Put me on the list if this goes through.
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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I'll be also intrested, depending on final price/GB price...
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Old May 4, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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RE Speed, are these still slated for production any time soon?
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Old May 11, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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Hey Guys,

Yes they are, Just need to finish the website first that currently down.
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I want a set of these when will thry be able to be purchased.
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