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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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Trackbird vs BadZ vs Global West - all rod end LCA's

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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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The BadZ ones are nice because they're really light but make alot of noise.
Don't know much about the others, but look into the LG LCAs with the rod ends. A friend of mine runs those and they're nice but a little pricey.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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I only ask that you be careful before getting a rod-ended LCA. As long as you actually need them, go for it. Out of the ones you have listed, I've only had the BADZ ones, and they are currently sitting on my shelf in favor of poly/poly LCAs (Spohn pieces). They were just too noisy, and I really didn't need them as my car is my daily driver.

I know Trackbird makes some nice pieces that are light, but use a better quality rod end, so they won't be as noisy.
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Noise it not a concern as the car is cammed and the exhaust is dumped, and it is not a daily driver. I have BMR boxed LCA's with poly/poly bushings, and they seem to bind which I find uncomfortable. It is particularly noticeable when cornering on rough pavement.
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Originally Posted by SSCamaro99_3
Noise it not a concern as the car is cammed and the exhaust is dumped, and it is not a daily driver. I have BMR boxed LCA's with poly/poly bushings, and they seem to bind which I find uncomfortable. It is particularly noticeable when cornering on rough pavement.
Gotcha...I hated how cheap my car sounded with them on there. Let us know what you go with in the end.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad Blu Formula
The BadZ ones are nice because they're really light but make alot of noise.
Don't know much about the others, but look into the LG LCAs with the rod ends. A friend of mine runs those and they're nice but a little pricey.
Yup, I run the LG's and wouldnt have it any other way. Going from stock to the LG's stuff I noticed NO increase in noise over the stock rubber parts. These things are dead silent. You wouldnt know I had rod ended control arms unless I told you. The first time I took a turn with these things over the stock parts was an unbelivable difference. Dont let price stray you away from them, theyre well worth it.
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I may be getting a deal on some Global West ones. So some experience with them would be greatly appreciated as well.
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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I'm probably just gonna go with BMR's non-adj. chromoly tubular LCA's. Any cons about those? I've heard enough good stuff about them to stear me towards them and away from anything pricier.
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