Is anyone using TRZ Motorsports Rear Control Arms for AutoX?

[online170]

Was looking at cost effective suspension mods, and I seem to be fixated on the heim-joint style rear control arms for autocross related stuff.

TRZ motorsports seems to offer a nice and low cost option, however everyone seems to use their stuff in drag racing. Any one using it for autocross or street driving? Looking for feedback on the products.

 

[307 Regal]

Re: Is anyone using TRZ Motorsports Rear Control Arms for Au

Well I'm no pro at this and this is my first time looking at TRZ, but I think this is gonna come down to exactly how much street use you're talking about. They look good enough for track use; that's for sure. But with a regular heim joint I'm told that they don't hold up well to extended street use. Now keep in mind that it's been a long time since I've been shopping for rear CAs so my memory is hazy. I believe I was told that dirt and grit will eventually get into it and damage the bearing surfaces. Not hard for me to imagine driving down a dirty road or highway on a wet day. People like UMI (if you'll allow me to reference them for the millionth time) still sell regular heim joint CAs for track use, but their "grease-able" "roto-joints" and Detroit Speed's "swivel-links" (I believe) were both designed to better hold up to street use. And that's why I chose that style over a regular heim joint.

PS: I vaguely remember that noise from the heim joints (i.e. them becoming squeaky) could have been a factor. Can anyone verify that?

 

[pontiacgp]

Re: Is anyone using TRZ Motorsports Rear Control Arms for Au

If you do want o buy something from UMI I used this place to get my lowers and the price ended up with shipping and duty to get it over the border just a few $$ more than what UMI advertises them for.

http://www.powerhouseperformance.ca/ind ... page=index