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Yep that's cool. I know a guy in Japan that is going to send them over for me. Are there any cheaper alternatives to the Cusco's?

If you wants branded type wants like cusco, JIC, ikeya. Its almost the same price within A$50 difference. So its just a matter of preference. Unless you want to go for the generic brands ones. Like its japanese but no brands or some name they give it. Like Dmax or something. Probably you can try and look in the stagea section in Yahoo auction.

Heres the link to one of the generic brand ones. They claim to be Made in Japan.

http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h39417299

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When adjusting camber on the rear you should not only adjust the length of the upper arm but also the length of traction rod to match. If you don't you will end up with noticeable bump steer as the steering arm and the traction rod will fight the length of the upper control arm as the suspension goes up and down, causing toe changes. That's why the Whiteline rear camber kit comes with 4 offset bushes (2 each side) so that you can adjust both the upper control arm AND the traction rod.

In case you haven't read it, this thread explains why using spherical bearings in road cars is not a very good idea.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Wr...mp;hl=spherical

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Gary

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Thanks for the post Gary.

To be honest, the main reason that I want aftermarket arms is that I plan on lowering my car quite a lot. Obviously I'll fore go a bit of handling in doing so, but I'm prepared to wear that as a cost (I won't be driving the car that much anyway). Are there any other alternatives aside from the bushes themselves that may be a better option?

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Thanks for the post Gary.

To be honest, the main reason that I want aftermarket arms is that I plan on lowering my car quite a lot. Obviously I'll fore go a bit of handling in doing so, but I'm prepared to wear that as a cost (I won't be driving the car that much anyway). Are there any other alternatives aside from the bushes themselves that may be a better option?

What's "quite a lot"? Have you done your research on what is required for whatever "quite a lot" is? What sized (offest/width) wheels are you going to use at the "quite a lot" height? Have you considered flared guards, rolled lips, removal of the plastic inner guards, drive shaft angles, bump steer, tyre clearance to the lower spring seats on the rear, Ackerman angle changes on the front, exhaust system size in relation to ground clearance etc etc. Do you know how much camber you need to remove at the "quite a lot" height so that the wheels, whatever offset/width they are, still clear whatever it is that you have done to the guards?

Camber correction is the easiest to solve of your problems, once you know how much you need. I would be very surprised if 2 camber correction kits (Whiteline or Noltec) don't do the job just fine.

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Gary

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I have the wheels already - width and offset should be perfect for a Stagea. I'll need to roll the lips a tiny bit.. Not sure how I'll go with the plastic guards yet.

Tyre clearance should be ok due to the offset of the wheels, but I'll probably end up taking the coilover route anyway so I can get it that bit lower.

As mentioned, I know I have to fore go some handling for looks but I'm fine with that.

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