So far i've only seen A-arms made by kinetix, 350evo, Cusco and Stillen. 350evo costs a lot, cusco and stillen do not have that much positive adjustment. That leaves Kinetix, but I've only seen negative comments about them.

Any body satisfied with the Kinetix front A-arm? Also did you go from -2.2 degrees of camber back to spec?

 

I heard kinetix fixed the problems with the old ones. They're suppose to be nice now.

 

what did they do to make it better? checked on their website, couldn't find any info on the change for the better.

 

I bought the Kinetix A-arms because they were the least expensive, but I was very disappointed when I recieved them. They just didn't look well made. The materials used looked cheap. Also, the edges seemed unfinished with crude cuts. I ended up selling them on eBay before I ever installed them. I am going to get the 350EVO kit.

 

yea I'm kind of iffy about relying on 1 little bolt welded in place, holding my camber in place. Did it look durable at all?

 

I though they looked pretty durable, the only thing is you have to modify them alittle so they wont rub against the inner fender

 

Obviously, you haven't seen a stock control arm and how its bolt is even smaller than the Kinetix bolt. Yes, they are not pretty, but they are VERY effective. My alignment guy not only got me in specs, but gave me the specs I requested. They don't squeak too badly if you lube them. As a matter of fact, they are getting quieter everyday I drive the car. The mechanic said it takes time for the bushings the settle, so I guess he was right. Unless you have your fronts wheels off admiring your control arms, the Kinetix will without a doubt get you back into spec and the least expensive option.

 

Thanks for the info, that's what I was looking for.

Yes, I've seen the stock A-arm pretty close since I do all the work on my car.
The kinetix configuration is just a little different to me. I'm used to the more traditional U shaped configuration with a more solid adjustment with 4 or more bolts. This seems to distribute stress more evenly then relying on one bolt.

 

Well, I'll keep you guys informed if I come across any problems although there are many others who had theirs for alot longer. I'm no expert, but I don't think the upper control arms see the stress the lower ones do.

 

I think your right about that, plus the sway bar is on the bottom.

 

The Kinetix Arms do the job of fixing your camber well. From a performance standpoint, these are fine. During hard driving, I had no complaints.

Two things that bugged me about these arms:

1. A bit hard to adjust. Some alignment places won't touch these to put your camber back in spec. They'll fix your toe and caster, but won't bother with the camber.

2. Noise. Lubrication helps, but doesn't take care of all the noise. And sometimes you have to re-lube.

These arms are good for the price they are being sold at.

Just my opinion, but squeaking noises shouldn't be coming out of my ~$40000 dollar ride. I swapped these out for 350evo arms. No noise and easy adjustability, plus they look beautiful (but you don't see them anyway, lol).

 

so is cusco a better camber arm to go with?

 

yes they got the specs back perfect
fitment problem but solve
no noise when settle and lube very 3,0000 miles
I have mine 3000 miles no problem

 

there good as long as you dont have severe camber

 

G35pm sell me your 350evo arms for $450! . After tires, tire install and another allignment I won't be able to afford 400 more. Out of any of the a-arms I want the 350evo especially after I talked to them today. The reps are very helpful and friendly.

Everyone else I called treated me like I woke them up.