Front adjustable upper control arms.
09-13-2015, 12:00 PM
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I have a tracking # from Thailand Post. It says, accepted, put in a container and dispatched. I have no idea how it's coming or how long it may take.
I'll measure the slots and take pictures before installing them.
Les
I'll measure the slots and take pictures before installing them.
Les
09-25-2015, 11:24 AM
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The A-arms are in my possession. The box arrived round and with a hole in the side, sadly the arms got battered. They were in bubble wrap and separated from one another with a layer of cardboard but it wasn't enough. The damage won't affect their function. I'll drop a line to Hedgehog so they know to take additional precautions in the future. Requests for additional pictures? Let me know.
Apart from the shipping damage, I like what I see.
Les
Apart from the shipping damage, I like what I see.
Les
09-25-2015, 12:06 PM
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Yes, better control over the front camber. Plus the stock ball joints are not holding up to the abuse. I've replaced the upper A-arms once and that ball joint is moving too much once more. My camber is -2.8º and I want to be around -2º. What can I say, racing is hard on parts.
Les
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09-25-2015, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Velociabstract
Yes, better control over the front camber. Plus the stock ball joints are not holding up to the abuse. I've replaced the upper A-arms once and that ball joint is moving too much once more. My camber is -2.8º and I want to be around -2º. What can I say, racing is hard on parts.
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10-10-2015, 07:53 AM
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They're installed! The Boss was surrounded by people and I couldn't wait for him so I paid and left. Sorry. He knew I wanted him to measure in degrees how much adjustment the arms have so a phone call on Monday should get me the info. Today the street setup goes back on the car so I'll take a few pictures of them installed to hold you until Monday.
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10-10-2015, 11:12 AM
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Two pictures from each side. One of the photos shows how much adjustment is left to the inside. Starting camber was -2.8º and now it's supposed to be -2.0º.
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10-11-2015, 01:00 AM
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Looks really good!, were you aiming for -2 degrees or was this max setting?
I was going to make a custom set of these from used arms to retain stock bushes many years ago but ran out of time,I removed the joints and made some sliding plates to weld on for a similar design, great to see you can get this off the shelf now!
I was going to make a custom set of these from used arms to retain stock bushes many years ago but ran out of time,I removed the joints and made some sliding plates to weld on for a similar design, great to see you can get this off the shelf now!
10-12-2015, 10:49 AM
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Just came back from visiting the installer. The range of adjustment on my car with 18" front wheels is +1.2º to -4.2º. More than enough for any application ….. except maybe the stance folks.
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10-18-2015, 10:36 PM
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Bad new guys. These don't fit correctly, at least on a Crossfire which is the same as a SLK. Be sure to get a fitment guarantee before buying if you dare. Today I participated in a track day and in the 3rd session the driver side arm broke. This is what I found after removing the tire. Tomorrow I'll be sending a message to Hegdehog. The A-arm didn't fit into the space provided for the stock arm so it was pounding against the metal bodywork. Not much more to say. I'm lucky to be alive as it let go in a corner going 90mph.
Les
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10-19-2015, 01:27 AM
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It blows my mind to see that kind of oversight in the design. I was really looking forward to hearing good feedback on these as they are clearly a preferable solution to eccentric bushings assuming they don't jam into the body and come apart... 
10-19-2015, 10:50 AM
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The arms are great IF they fit your car. I assume they fit the test vehicle used for development. Obviously, just because the stock upper A-arm is the same for multiple vehicles, doesn't mean the tower it needs for clearance is.
BTW, the car was great …. until it broke. Managed my 2nd. best time ever at the track even with the 90 something degree heat.
Les
BTW, the car was great …. until it broke. Managed my 2nd. best time ever at the track even with the 90 something degree heat.
Les
10-28-2015, 12:21 AM
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10-28-2015, 02:29 PM
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Gulp, I just got an estimate for a custom coilover conversion for my car. The coilovers themselves are cheapish but all the modifications y structural reinforcement isn't. $8,000.00 on the low side and $10,000.00 on the high side. Nope, nope and more nope.
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