After reading a number of threads about Kinetix products falling apart, in particular this one https://g35driver.com/forums/showthr...hlight=kinetix, I took a look at my a-arms and notice a bend in the metal on both left and right side A-arms. The black paint at the bend is flaking off a little, however there are no cracks that I could notice. Do any of you with Kinetix arms have this same bend? I don't know if they came this way with a bend, or are they gonna snap all of a sudden while im driving??? I don't track the car and the a-arms only have about 4,000 miles.
Also, those with Kinetix a-arms, are these circular rubber pieces misaligned on yours?
Also, those with Kinetix a-arms, are these circular rubber pieces misaligned on yours?
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if the paints peeling away most likely it's due to metal fatigue and flex. I say take them puppies off right away.
hard to say, but from the looks if the bushings are flexing like that it might be that the arm is not square with the mount and putting additional stress on the bushings. This miss alignment could also be contributing to the premature failures of the arms by putting additional stress on the welds. Seems like they might have a missaligned jig or something.
hard to say, but from the looks if the bushings are flexing like that it might be that the arm is not square with the mount and putting additional stress on the bushings. This miss alignment could also be contributing to the premature failures of the arms by putting additional stress on the welds. Seems like they might have a missaligned jig or something.
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hard to say, but from the looks if the bushings are flexing like that it might be that the arm is not square with the mount and putting additional stress on the bushings. This miss alignment could also be contributing to the premature failures of the arms by putting additional stress on the welds. Seems like they might have a missaligned jig or something.
I agree, the paint wouldn't peel or crack and flake unless the metal below was bent. Can anyone say, "Class action Lawsuit"?Originally Posted by DHCrocks
if the paints peeling away most likely it's due to metal fatigue and flex. I say take them puppies off right away.hard to say, but from the looks if the bushings are flexing like that it might be that the arm is not square with the mount and putting additional stress on the bushings. This miss alignment could also be contributing to the premature failures of the arms by putting additional stress on the welds. Seems like they might have a missaligned jig or something.
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Can anyone say, "Class action Lawsuit"?
I'll help you out bro...
CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
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Well mine is the same here . The "flat" metal arm is not made to handle flex. That why once it moves or bended it will crack the paint. Yes mine rubber bushing is crooked like your and yes there is sign the arm flex. How low is your car . Mind I have 20/255 with sportline barely clear the fender on turn.
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I have the 350evo A-arms and they rock solid and according to them, have been tested on the track on their track car. They costed a bit more, but well worth the money IMO.
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I have the A-arms too and the bend is there also. I've had mine for two years with no problems whatsoever. I have the old unpainted type. How low is your car?
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My car is 1.1 inch lowered with eibach prokitOriginally Posted by 05BLACK6MT
Well mine is the same here . The "flat" metal arm is not made to handle flex. That why once it moves or bended it will crack the paint. Yes mine rubber bushing is crooked like your and yes there is sign the arm flex. How low is your car . Mind I have 20/255 with sportline barely clear the fender on turn.