Help Broke front SPC kit
06-04-2012, 01:59 PM
#33
+100
the spc kit we use was originally made for the g35. they did not even bother making another one for the g37. sucks cause Im lowered and had no other option besides spc for the front, going a lil fast over dips causes the a arm to come whack against my car body in the wheel well.
lets hope spl eventually comes out with a proper fitting good quality kit
the spc kit we use was originally made for the g35. they did not even bother making another one for the g37. sucks cause Im lowered and had no other option besides spc for the front, going a lil fast over dips causes the a arm to come whack against my car body in the wheel well.
lets hope spl eventually comes out with a proper fitting good quality kit
yup, i removed my SPC A-arm the day after it hit, and raised my car a little.
+1 on someone creating a better solution.
i think the failure here is more relevant than tire wear. imagine that part failing at speed.
06-04-2012, 03:28 PM
#37
I think its a bad design as well. The camber adjustment slider has no locking mechanism. Wouldn't you want that to be locked into a certain position with something more that just torque on one nut (that doesnt even have enough shoulder). Just a thought.
06-10-2012, 08:44 AM
#39
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06-10-2012, 10:04 AM
#40
Something bad happened. 
Pulling into my driveway this morning I heard an usual sound that came from my front driver side wheel well. (like loose metal rubbing). Jacked my car up and found that my upper control arm from my spc camber kit, snapped in half.
Not to mention that I've had to lift the car to tighten the front passenger one twice already because it comes loose
I had the kit installed at a local shop a little less than a year ago but I cant find the damn receipt.
Soooo, could someone tell me what my options are? Will spc cover it? Is it possible/safe to get it welded back together???? I have no idea lol
Thanks in advance
Pulling into my driveway this morning I heard an usual sound that came from my front driver side wheel well. (like loose metal rubbing). Jacked my car up and found that my upper control arm from my spc camber kit, snapped in half.
Not to mention that I've had to lift the car to tighten the front passenger one twice already because it comes loose
I had the kit installed at a local shop a little less than a year ago but I cant find the damn receipt.
Soooo, could someone tell me what my options are? Will spc cover it? Is it possible/safe to get it welded back together???? I have no idea lol
Thanks in advance
06-12-2012, 08:21 AM
#42
Here is some good news from SPC
Hello Brian,
Thanks for contacting SPC Performance.* I am concerned to hear the conversation you mentioned below.* Would you send me a link to the thread so I can review?
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Anyone who is reporting “knocking when installed” needs to re-look at their install.* The knocking is likely caused by the control arm making contact with the inner fender well.* If a car is lowered enough and has soft enough springs there will be up travel contact with our arms (or any other including OE for that matter.)* We include Bump Stop Spacers part #67300 to make sure that the bump stop on the strut manages up-travel, not the control arm.* *If the arm is making contact with any other part of the chassis the arms have not been installed correctly.
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You also mentioned broken arms. We have had one reported field incident (March of this year) that fits the description you mention below.* In review we found that the failure on the arms propagated from an up travel impact.* Our review documented significant contact with other chassis components.* This was most likely caused by an improper install by the installer.
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As for your question regarding design change; We never want an arm failure, regardless of the cause.* We are in the process of updating our design to increase cross section of the observed failure point by 55%.* Also, we have moved to a higher grade steel.** As you can imagine, our manufacturing cost is going to be higher, but the results is an arm that will exceed any requirements and give us added safety factor.* The updated arm is expected to start to ship in August.
*
As always, all products available from Specialty Products Company should only be installed be persons who have the necessary skill, training and tools to do the job correctly and safely.* Incorrect installation can result in personal injury, vehicle damage and / or loss of vehicle control.
*
Best Regards, Ben
*
Hello Brian,
Thanks for contacting SPC Performance.* I am concerned to hear the conversation you mentioned below.* Would you send me a link to the thread so I can review?
*
Anyone who is reporting “knocking when installed” needs to re-look at their install.* The knocking is likely caused by the control arm making contact with the inner fender well.* If a car is lowered enough and has soft enough springs there will be up travel contact with our arms (or any other including OE for that matter.)* We include Bump Stop Spacers part #67300 to make sure that the bump stop on the strut manages up-travel, not the control arm.* *If the arm is making contact with any other part of the chassis the arms have not been installed correctly.
*
You also mentioned broken arms. We have had one reported field incident (March of this year) that fits the description you mention below.* In review we found that the failure on the arms propagated from an up travel impact.* Our review documented significant contact with other chassis components.* This was most likely caused by an improper install by the installer.
*
As for your question regarding design change; We never want an arm failure, regardless of the cause.* We are in the process of updating our design to increase cross section of the observed failure point by 55%.* Also, we have moved to a higher grade steel.** As you can imagine, our manufacturing cost is going to be higher, but the results is an arm that will exceed any requirements and give us added safety factor.* The updated arm is expected to start to ship in August.
*
As always, all products available from Specialty Products Company should only be installed be persons who have the necessary skill, training and tools to do the job correctly and safely.* Incorrect installation can result in personal injury, vehicle damage and / or loss of vehicle control.
*
Best Regards, Ben
*
06-12-2012, 09:49 AM
#45
Here is some good news from SPC
Hello Brian,
Thanks for contacting SPC Performance.* I am concerned to hear the conversation you mentioned below.* Would you send me a link to the thread so I can review?
*
Anyone who is reporting “knocking when installed” needs to re-look at their install.* The knocking is likely caused by the control arm making contact with the inner fender well.* If a car is lowered enough and has soft enough springs there will be up travel contact with our arms (or any other including OE for that matter.)* We include Bump Stop Spacers part #67300 to make sure that the bump stop on the strut manages up-travel, not the control arm.* *If the arm is making contact with any other part of the chassis the arms have not been installed
Best Regards, Ben
*
Hello Brian,
Thanks for contacting SPC Performance.* I am concerned to hear the conversation you mentioned below.* Would you send me a link to the thread so I can review?
*
Anyone who is reporting “knocking when installed” needs to re-look at their install.* The knocking is likely caused by the control arm making contact with the inner fender well.* If a car is lowered enough and has soft enough springs there will be up travel contact with our arms (or any other including OE for that matter.)* We include Bump Stop Spacers part #67300 to make sure that the bump stop on the strut manages up-travel, not the control arm.* *If the arm is making contact with any other part of the chassis the arms have not been installed
Best Regards, Ben
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