Recommended Brand for upgraded control arms? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Gi0vanni2ss · 03-24-2014, 09:37 AM

(2010- ss)

Hotchkis- Sway bars, end links, 1 Inch drop is complete. feels Great! Now starts the hunt for Upgraded Control Arms!!

looking for good handling improvement from factory and possibly some weight reduction in the arms.

Advice, Recommendations, Favorite brands or models?..Opinions....ANYTHING!

I love the feedback I get from Camaro5!!!

jrhagen · 03-24-2014, 09:38 AM

BMR

Gi0vanni2ss · 03-24-2014, 09:44 AM

how do those feel?

jrhagen · 03-24-2014, 09:48 AM

Didn't have any other options to fit 17" wheels on back. So, I guess they feel fine.

Gi0vanni2ss · 03-24-2014, 09:52 AM

well dang...not exactly the feedback i was looking for -_-

trying to see the best way to go for street driving, weight reduction and eating some hard turns like nothing!

jrhagen · 03-24-2014, 10:57 AM

The factory suspension components are crap, everybody knows that.
Call BMR and tell the tech adviser what you are looking to get out of your car and let them make recommendations.
I personally would recommend bushes, trailing arms and lower control arms at a minimum.

sscamaro · 03-24-2014, 11:08 AM

Spohn Performance also makes them.

Gi0vanni2ss · 03-24-2014, 12:37 PM

great!! thank you

caverman · 03-24-2014, 02:56 PM

IMO you're not going to loose a ton of weight with an aftermarket arm swap. So unless you need the clearance or you're trying to shave every pound you can I would suggest you look at just upgrading to the stock FE4 arms which will mean an FE4 swaybar upgrade. Like mentioned above it's really all depends on what you're trying to do with the car.

Obviously if you call BMR or Sphon they are going to suggest their product over stock. In addition to the people like BMR, you should call someone like JDP Motorsports who sells everything from OEM stuff to BMR to DSE. Tell them what you're wanting to do and see what their suggestion is. They are going to be more of an unbiased vendor versus calling the Mfg directly but getting suggestions and info from everyone is only going to help you make a more informed decision.

JDP Sales · 03-24-2014, 05:32 PM

My suggestion is to stick with the factory lower control arm and add and endlink tab brace since I am assuming you already have new FE3 style sway bars. Like caverman said, unless you are looking for more clearance or swapping for an FE4 sway bar upgrade, you really won't see much benefit.

Your money would be better spent on trailing arms, toe rods, upper control arm bushings and cradle bushings.

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Synner · 03-24-2014, 05:34 PM

A control arm will be heavier and not provide an increase in handling. You're looking in the wrong place for a handling improvement.

BMR Sales · 03-24-2014, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhagen

The factory suspension components are crap, everybody knows that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

IMO you're not going to loose a ton of weight with an aftermarket arm swap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDP Tyler

My suggestion is to stick with the factory lower control arm and add and endlink tab brace since I am assuming you already have new FE3 style sway bars. Like caverman said, unless you are looking for more clearance or swapping for an FE4 sway bar upgrade, you really won't see much benefit.

Your money would be better spent on trailing arms, toe rods, upper control arm bushings and cradle bushings.

I agree with all of this!!! Good advice in here. BMR components are purpose built with strength and rigidity in mind, which we believe is more important than shaving a few ounces here and there. There are more efficient places to work on saving weight, suspension is not the place to compromise.

Snidely Whiplash · 08-07-2014, 08:22 PM

My BMR rear trailing arms (with the poly bushings also on the outer side) makes the car fell more "in touch" with the road. Start-stop traffic makes you notice that things are not moving around so much out back anymore. I love them. Standard BMR toe rods to be installed with my LG subframe connectors.

03-24-2014, 09:37 AM	#1
Gi0vanni2ss Drives: 2010 2ss Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York Posts: 49	Recommended Brand for upgraded control arms? (2010- ss) Hotchkis- Sway bars, end links, 1 Inch drop is complete. feels Great! Now starts the hunt for Upgraded Control Arms!! looking for good handling improvement from factory and possibly some weight reduction in the arms. Advice, Recommendations, Favorite brands or models?..Opinions....ANYTHING! I love the feedback I get from Camaro5!!!

03-24-2014, 11:08 AM	#7
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	Spohn Performance also makes them. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

03-24-2014, 02:56 PM	#9
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	IMO you're not going to loose a ton of weight with an aftermarket arm swap. So unless you need the clearance or you're trying to shave every pound you can I would suggest you look at just upgrading to the stock FE4 arms which will mean an FE4 swaybar upgrade. Like mentioned above it's really all depends on what you're trying to do with the car. Obviously if you call BMR or Sphon they are going to suggest their product over stock. In addition to the people like BMR, you should call someone like JDP Motorsports who sells everything from OEM stuff to BMR to DSE. Tell them what you're wanting to do and see what their suggestion is. They are going to be more of an unbiased vendor versus calling the Mfg directly but getting suggestions and info from everyone is only going to help you make a more informed decision. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

08-07-2014, 08:22 PM	#13
Snidely Whiplash Fight Crime, Drive Armed Drives: '14 2SS Yelo Maro, HD collection Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NRH, TX Posts: 985	My BMR rear trailing arms (with the poly bushings also on the outer side) makes the car fell more "in touch" with the road. Start-stop traffic makes you notice that things are not moving around so much out back anymore. I love them. Standard BMR toe rods to be installed with my LG subframe connectors. __________________ Bring back Sunoco 260 to the local station. Some folks STILL drive L-88s and need the good gas.

03-24-2014, 09:38 AM	#2
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	BMR

03-24-2014, 09:44 AM	#3
Gi0vanni2ss Drives: 2010 2ss Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York Posts: 49	how do those feel?

03-24-2014, 09:48 AM	#4
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Didn't have any other options to fit 17" wheels on back. So, I guess they feel fine.

03-24-2014, 09:52 AM	#5
Gi0vanni2ss Drives: 2010 2ss Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York Posts: 49	well dang...not exactly the feedback i was looking for -_- trying to see the best way to go for street driving, weight reduction and eating some hard turns like nothing!

03-24-2014, 10:57 AM	#6
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	The factory suspension components are crap, everybody knows that. Call BMR and tell the tech adviser what you are looking to get out of your car and let them make recommendations. I personally would recommend bushes, trailing arms and lower control arms at a minimum.

03-24-2014, 12:37 PM	#8
Gi0vanni2ss Drives: 2010 2ss Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York Posts: 49	great!! thank you

03-24-2014, 05:32 PM	#10
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	My suggestion is to stick with the factory lower control arm and add and endlink tab brace since I am assuming you already have new FE3 style sway bars. Like caverman said, unless you are looking for more clearance or swapping for an FE4 sway bar upgrade, you really won't see much benefit. Your money would be better spent on trailing arms, toe rods, upper control arm bushings and cradle bushings. Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

03-24-2014, 05:34 PM	#11
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	A control arm will be heavier and not provide an increase in handling. You're looking in the wrong place for a handling improvement.