I'm researching the possibility of constructing some adjustable upper control arms for civics/integras (possibly more if there is demand for it). I would like to produce something that will not slip like the Skunk2 kit, yet does not cost $450. I was thinking of using threaded ends in place of the Skunk2 system. Replies can be left here or emailed to: jenkinrp@jmu.edu . I hope to have a few sets for prototyping available in a few months.

Thanks in Advance,

RJ

A. First, i would like to have some information about you.

1. Name:
2. Type of Vehicle:
3. Use of vehicle (autocross, street, show, road race):
4. If raced, what class:
5. How much is your vehicle lowered:

B. If you could, rate from 1 to 5 the importance of these items as well as providing any subjective opinions on the matter as well (i.e. for "color" you could say "i prefer black").

1. Cost (and how much you would pay)

2. Weight of Product

3. Ease of adjustability (on car / off car)

4. Range of adjustability

5. Type of material (steel vs. alluminum)

6. Color

7. Finish (painted, powdercoat, polished)

8. Are you currently using a similar product

9. Would you be interested in a new product

10. Type of mounting to vehicle (rubber bushing, poly bushings, helm joint)

11. Included upper ball joint

12. Gaining additional camber (not lowered very much)

13. Reducing camber due to lowering

14. Serviceability

15. Ease of installation

C. If you currently use a similar product (Skunk2, Ingalls, Auto Specialty) could you answer the following questions?


1. Are you satisfied with its performance?

2. How would you improve on its performance?

3. How would you change the design of the product?

4. How much did you pay for this product?

5. Is this product adjustable?

6. If so, what is the range of adjustment?

7. Any other comments about your current product:

 

Sorry not to be very helpful... I adjust my camber on race-day just by lowering the front end an extra inch. (I know, very high-tech )

Perhaps you could help by explaining the benefits of adjustable uppers for suspension tuning, and how that would be better than the cheapo free method--and worth paying for.

Also, kinda off-topic, but not entirely.... Ive been looking into getting some front camber/caster plates, but I haven't had any luck finding them for my 5th gen civic. I know they make 'em for the older and newer civics, I just can't find any for mine.

RJ, why dont you make some of those? :naughty: :thumbup:

 

Camber/caster plates don't work on double wishbone suspension.

 

so older civics don't have double wishbones? I knew the new ones didn't. Hmm... learn something new every day.

 

Only the 1988-2000 Civics had front double wishbones.