Daily Driver upgrades (FUCA, FTR Arm, RLCA, Ball joints?)
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Old man here.
I recently bought an IS300 in 2018 and had it shipped, sight unseen, to Texas. 2002 5 Speed with BC Coilovers.
I got some new-to-me wheels and raised the car to a reasonable height for daily driving roads. I had the alignment done and they noticed the RLCAs were barely able to stay in spec and advised me to get OEM or like replacements.
I looked around and found FIGS, Megan, SerialNine and KFD (Leaning toward KFD). (Open to any others here)
My question is: If I am going to swap the RLCAs and lower ball joints, what would be an upgrade from OEM for DD?
Some threads are partial to the FUCA and Front Tension rod arms. Others are pointing to full refresh kits via FIGS.
I enjoy spirited driving and plan to NA-T /T-56 via Power Dynamics within the next two years. No drifting planned, doubt I will autocross.
I recently bought an IS300 in 2018 and had it shipped, sight unseen, to Texas. 2002 5 Speed with BC Coilovers.
I got some new-to-me wheels and raised the car to a reasonable height for daily driving roads. I had the alignment done and they noticed the RLCAs were barely able to stay in spec and advised me to get OEM or like replacements.
I looked around and found FIGS, Megan, SerialNine and KFD (Leaning toward KFD). (Open to any others here)
My question is: If I am going to swap the RLCAs and lower ball joints, what would be an upgrade from OEM for DD?
Some threads are partial to the FUCA and Front Tension rod arms. Others are pointing to full refresh kits via FIGS.
I enjoy spirited driving and plan to NA-T /T-56 via Power Dynamics within the next two years. No drifting planned, doubt I will autocross.
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If I am just looking at 500 WHP in the future, should I spend the money now on that and the rear crossmember bushings?
I don't have an LSD in this manual car but that will need to change I am sure.
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Nice. I saw that they have a rear kit also. I don't think I need the toe and adjustment, right?
If I am just looking at 500 WHP in the future, should I spend the money now on that and the rear crossmember bushings?
I don't have an LSD in this manual car but that will need to change I am sure.
If I am just looking at 500 WHP in the future, should I spend the money now on that and the rear crossmember bushings?
I don't have an LSD in this manual car but that will need to change I am sure.
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