Recently, I've had some very useful discussions and advice on the subject of control arms with members like Tob, Unleashed Beast, and of course Van at Revan Racing. I'm still trying to make a final decision about what I'm going to go with, but have my upper narrowed down to a couple options.
First of all, the car is a daily driver that will see little track time, if any. We're talking spirited street driving with the odd hard launch here and there when I feel like having some fun. That said, while planting the rear end is obviously a key goal, just as important to me is avoiding added NVH. I've received all sorts of opinions on the merits of poly bushings, poly/rod end combos, and full heim units, and I think I've got my choices narrowed down to a couple:
I've been leaning towards this upper unit from Roush:
3rd Link Wheel Hop Reduction Kit for Mustang (2005-2010)
I've read a few testimonials from guys who run it, (including Tob, iirc) and they've been quite favourable. It sounds like a it does a good job of reducing the hop because while it looks like the stock unit, it has different (rubber) bushings, and a different geometry.
That said, I found this unit and was curious if anyone knows anything about it in comparison: Metco upper:
Adjustable Upper Control Arm, Upper Control Arm Sets: Metco Motorsports
It sounds like an interesting concept with the pivoting aspect. It also looks well-built. I'm just wondering if with the combination of delrin/poly, will it contribute to added NVH? Has anyone got any experience with this piece, as I can't seem to find any online testimonials (which makes me wonder if it's a good/effective unit). Also, if it matters with delrin/poly, the car does see winter weather - some snow, and sometimes the occasional salt.
I've pretty well decided I'll be going with a set of BMR billet lowers, as well as a BMR adjustable (poly ends) PHB, because I'm planning on lowering the car on an eibach prokit. So all that stuff is pretty well sorted out in my mind.
So any advice on the Metco piece would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
First of all, the car is a daily driver that will see little track time, if any. We're talking spirited street driving with the odd hard launch here and there when I feel like having some fun. That said, while planting the rear end is obviously a key goal, just as important to me is avoiding added NVH. I've received all sorts of opinions on the merits of poly bushings, poly/rod end combos, and full heim units, and I think I've got my choices narrowed down to a couple:
I've been leaning towards this upper unit from Roush:
3rd Link Wheel Hop Reduction Kit for Mustang (2005-2010)
I've read a few testimonials from guys who run it, (including Tob, iirc) and they've been quite favourable. It sounds like a it does a good job of reducing the hop because while it looks like the stock unit, it has different (rubber) bushings, and a different geometry.
That said, I found this unit and was curious if anyone knows anything about it in comparison: Metco upper:
Adjustable Upper Control Arm, Upper Control Arm Sets: Metco Motorsports
It sounds like an interesting concept with the pivoting aspect. It also looks well-built. I'm just wondering if with the combination of delrin/poly, will it contribute to added NVH? Has anyone got any experience with this piece, as I can't seem to find any online testimonials (which makes me wonder if it's a good/effective unit). Also, if it matters with delrin/poly, the car does see winter weather - some snow, and sometimes the occasional salt.
I've pretty well decided I'll be going with a set of BMR billet lowers, as well as a BMR adjustable (poly ends) PHB, because I'm planning on lowering the car on an eibach prokit. So all that stuff is pretty well sorted out in my mind.
So any advice on the Metco piece would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.