-possible new parts- front control arms

[dohcfiend]

you'd have to talk to oldskoolgp, i used to have a pm detailing his specs but i lost it over time.

perhaps i will pm him to see.

[blackbombshell95]

I am in. For 1 set.

[OldSkoolGP]

Basically what I'd like to see is the ball joint seat raised 3/4 of an inch to 1 inch higher than the stock location, or simply to make it level with the rest of the control arm. This corrects suspension geometry when you use lowering springs. The proper equation is raise the position 1/2 when the lowering springs take away, ergo a 1.5 inch drop spring should move the ball joint up 3/4 of an inch.

[d.o.h.c]

Wow, so let me see if I understand. You want the ball joint to be higher on the control arm, so that the arm has a greater angle,opposed to being flat when the car is lowered. Is this correct?

[OldSkoolGP]

Correct. This will introduce proper negative camber when you corner giving you more contact patch and no riding the outside edge of the tire like I have been doing the past three years.

[dohcfiend]

probably help you get better traction on a launch too.

[OldSkoolGP]

Not really. The best way to get traction off the line is to stiffen up the rear end so it doesn't squat.

[d.o.h.c]

yep, very true. Well I got the basic design down, just need to figure out how to raise the ball joint.

[gpchris]

Any updates on this?

[d.o.h.c]

I am 99% done with the brake project. Once I am done with it I will be starting on these.

[gpchris]

ok np, Im just really excited about these!

[timg]

When you finish the brakes and start on these let me know- especially if they allow the brakes to be used without a spacer.

Tim

[d.o.h.c]

Thats exactly why I want to do these next. They will pull the rotor back in and will be a much better part than stock. I am going to be working on this design over the weekend.

[gpchris]

I know theyre not the same as ours but it should help you a little in making them.

http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_prix/whatsnew1.php?id=42

[dohcfiend]

NICE, i could see those on my car.

i haven't spoken to lee in forever but i doubt he has made it anywhere on these. perhaps i will call him for giggles.