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Old 06-22-09, 05:17 PM
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figs im ready to buy, send me your best price
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How these arms looks when they are raw is sexy! I want a set so bad but then Im just so into Ikeya lca's those are bad @ss too!

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I will open these to general availability as soon as John gets a few more miles on them.
I will start working on the figures for a GB.
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I am driving 50-100 miles a day....haha, so far so good, I will take some progress pics this weekend
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John,

Do you want me to come over and test it for you?


Will the control arm compensate or handle cars that are lowered (clearance wise)?

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Old 07-29-09, 12:10 AM
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update from John, 4K miles and counting with no issues.
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Just a little update from the FIGS arms to this point. I am @ 6200 miles on these bad boys and they are flawless. Definitely a great piece of engineering. Also, it is a great piece of mind to know that my tires are wearing at a normal pace

I live near the port in houston, and the roads down here are definitely not flat, and I am constantly putting abuse on the car, def. a great buy, highly recommend at this point. hopefully tomorrow i can get some pics up. Work is owning me
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What is the advantage of using these vs. adjustable RCAs?
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Originally Posted by esolo98
What is the advantage of using these vs. adjustable RCAs?
-integration
-weight
-adjustability and sustainable alignment capability.
-affordable solution without affecting ride height.




here is what the latest end fitting looks like with my new sheetmetal cap.


the GS is the same just a longer tube section.
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Fig, I'm at -1.5 left rear and -1.8 right rear. Would this product help me out? What is it going too cost? Would be interested in the product. Thanks
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Originally Posted by 03SPDESIGN
Fig, I'm at -1.5 left rear and -1.8 right rear. Would this product help me out? What is it going too cost? Would be interested in the product. Thanks
These settings are within factory spec of -1.5 to -0.8 I think that one thing people misunderstand is that the goal is not to get to 0. Slight neg camber is desireable for handling and the real problem is Toe angle. My arms will help at any ride height and allow for a 2.25" drop with full correction.

It looks like pricing will start at $350 for these. With options to include powdercoating, upgraded heims joints.

I will be working on all the parts in the next week to get these released soon.

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How bad is the effect on ride quality with these arms? I imagine it would be harsher, and more noisy with the rod ends.
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Originally Posted by AWDtoyota
How bad is the effect on ride quality with these arms? I imagine it would be harsher, and more noisy with the rod ends.
False, high quality rod ends with teflon liners do not produce noise like pillowball mounts on coilovers. Its simple, not only does the liner proved a wiping mechanism to clear the joint from debris, but it also means there is not metal to metal contact. I have tested the rod ends without boots in severe conditions and they have never shown signs of separation or causes for noise. True nothing will last forever, but I estimate the service life on the rod ends to be at least 40-50K miles and I do stand behind them with a 2 yr warrantee against defects.

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After 40-50K miles, are these liners replaceable or do I have to buy new arms everytime?
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Originally Posted by esolo98
After 40-50K miles, are these liners replaceable or do I have to buy new arms everytime?

The rod ends are a serviceable item, this is just the piece that threads into the end fitting. The replacement cost will vary depending on the part cost at the time. Currently, rod end replacements will be between $50-$100 depending on which version you would prefer. 2 piece vs 3 piece alloy.


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