BMR Sales2

iTrader: (40)

It really comes down to what you are wanting to do with the car. There is always a trade off when it comes to modifying stuff. I will say brake hop is something that I have experienced first hand when we were out testing with GM High Tech's STI Killer and it is definitely something you have to worry about if you are going to really be pushing the car to the extreme as far as handling goes. The majority of guys that have a lowered DD/handling cars won't push their cars hard enough to induce brake hop so more times than not it isn't a issue.

mikesanto70

I see in your signature that you used the Founders Suspension products, I was going to order the LCA and panhard bar package and then the LCA relocation brackets too, what do you think of their product quality because their prices are great!!!!

hrcslam

I have their LCA relocation brackets, double adjustable panhard bar, and STB and must say their quality and product are top notch. The other manufacturers should be embarrassed to charge what they do compared to Founders.

ThoR294

iTrader: (6)

Instead of creating a new thread, I'm going to go off of this.

I keep reading different **** everywhere.

I got a set of bolt on LCA relocation brackets practically for free, so I am toying with the idea of installing them on my car.

99% street car, maybe see the drag strip once every 2 years. From what I am reading, LCA brackets HURT handling/braking, even if my car is lowered? Wouldn't the brackets help fix the LCA geometry since I lowered my car? I don't want to hurt my handling, so I figured the brackets would bring it back where it should be.

mintws6

My car is lowered and I have welded LCA brackets, I have LCA set on the first set of holes (not the bottom) and I have great performance (spirited driving and drag racing 2 times a year). When I had them in the lower holes I notice some unstable movement in the rear of the car. Doesn't take long to adjust them. This is my personal exp. I am by no means a suspension master.

ThoR294

iTrader: (6)

I have a feeling first set of holes is for street on a lowered car and bottom is for drag racing only.

BMR Sales2

iTrader: (40)

Lowering the rear control arm mounting point will shorten the instant center and add anti squat.

Adding Anti-Squat will make the car Squat less during acceleration. This will cause your car to track straight on straightaways. It will also make your car push coming out of corners, but loose entering corners.

Less Anti-Squat will result in the opposite: a little less forward traction, more stable entering corners, and will track through bumpy sections much better.

ThoR294

iTrader: (6)

so, even with car lowered, the LCA brackets hurt handling?

BMR Sales2

iTrader: (40)

No, If you lower the car you need to restore the geometry to the proper angles with the brackets.