AfterMarket Control Arm
04-28-2009, 12:28 AM
#16
Drifting
If by shop you mean S&W Precision, I'm under the impression they are still going for it but just no machine time?
04-28-2009, 11:44 AM
#17
Rennlist Member
I've received some questions about the way the arm mounts to the caster block, and wanted to clarify that the picture shown is a prototype arm. We have redesigned the arm slightly so that in the future it will mount closer to the caster block, to minimize bending load on the eccentric bolt. I have "photshopped" an approximation of what this will look like, and put the original picture up again for comparison.
LEFT PICTURE: NEW DESIGN -------------------- RIGHT PICTURE: PROTOTYPE
LEFT PICTURE: NEW DESIGN -------------------- RIGHT PICTURE: PROTOTYPE
06-03-2009, 11:15 AM
#18
Rennlist Member
Solid Caster Blocks Installed
Here is what the new solid caster blocks look like installed. They are CNC machined from 6061-T6 (high strength aluminum alloy).
06-03-2009, 11:19 AM
#19
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
The group buy on these arms has been extended to June 10th, then back to the regular price.
So, the “recommended base package” would be $850 including arms, caster blocks, ball joints, and all necessary bushings and spacers to mount to the car, less the discount.
Of course, if someone already has solid caster blocks or wants to convert their spherical blocks to solid, they could still buy the arms for $725 less the discount.
So, the “recommended base package” would be $850 including arms, caster blocks, ball joints, and all necessary bushings and spacers to mount to the car, less the discount.
Of course, if someone already has solid caster blocks or wants to convert their spherical blocks to solid, they could still buy the arms for $725 less the discount.
06-27-2009, 09:45 AM
#20
Rennlist Member
Another view of the solid caster blocks, with an oem block for comparison.
I used these at Nelson Ledges earlier this month and the difference was phenomenal. Note that solid caster blocks should only be used with control arms that have spherical rod ends.
I used these at Nelson Ledges earlier this month and the difference was phenomenal. Note that solid caster blocks should only be used with control arms that have spherical rod ends.
Last edited by vt951; 06-28-2009 at 11:42 AM.
09-24-2009, 12:06 AM
#23
Control arms
I am close to ordering a set as well, just have a few more parts to sell. I really like the design and the use of the early ball joint. I ran some boxed steel arms on my 86' 951 with the early ball joint for several years and they proved to be very reliable under heavy track use.
09-24-2009, 01:11 AM
#24
Race Car
A few questions. How much do these weigh compared to the stock (aluminum) ones? Is it possible to get these with the longer ball joints (or without any ball joints at a reduced price)? Can the ball joints be serviced with the same kits rennbay et al sell?
