global west vs. sc&c

[ROEINONDUBS]

So I want to see which is the best for my buck? Or maybe another brand that you feel is a good upper control arm.

[Jarcaines]

I have heard a ton of good things about SC&C from people on this board, I think that is the direction I will be going when the time comes.

[ROEINONDUBS]

I have heard good things as well but to me they look like something I can make from homedepots hardwear
section. Also I wonder how often I would need to tighten them

[Apogee]

You can't beat SC&C's service IMHO...and while the SPC uppers may be too "industrial" for your taste, their quality, fit and finish is excellent in my experience. We have them on our Nova and chose them based on our performance requirements, budget, and Mark's excellent customer service. I personally like the look of them over the more conventional tubular uppers, but I tend towards being a function over form guy when forced to choose. If you need to bling them up a little bit, you can always run the aluminum pro-lite links.

Nothing wrong with GW, but is there a reason you're not considering SpeedTech, DSE, Hotchkis, etc?

Tobin
KORE3

[nicks67camaro]

I have heard good things as well but to me they look like something I can make from homedepots hardwear
section. Also I wonder how often I would need to tighten them

SC&C and here is why.....
1.The Arms have screw in style balljoints that can accomodate either factory or tall balljoints
2. The adjustablity of the arms
3. Mark's service...like many vendors here he will spend the time with you and it not be a "sales pitch" Hell I've BS with him on stuff other than my project while getting tech support from him.

As for "HomeDepot Hardware" thats way off. The arms are high quality, strong, and when properly torqued and jam nuts set are reliable. I have over 5000 miles of street use and not a single issue.

[ROEINONDUBS]

Tobin thanks once again for the good advice, nick thanks also for the great info its exactly what I was looking for.
As far as the homedepot comment goes I was referring to the simplistic look of design not quality. Just so everyone knows

[Jarcaines]

Plus, no shims with the adjustable arms.

What I hope to do when I have the money is the SC&C package with the AFX spindle and then some C4/5 brakes from Tobin.

[nicks67camaro]

Tobin thanks once again for the good advice, nick thanks also for the great info its exactly what I was looking for.
As far as the homedepot comment goes I was referring to the simplistic look of design not quality. Just so everyone knows

Yeah they do look simple, but they are effective. On a side note if you like doing things yourself these arms make alignments easy. I purchased a fast trax through Mark and it works great.

[Bryce]

i will add to this from a design stand point. i built my own UCA/LCA. In my design I use left/right hand threaded tubes for all the links, this allows me to adjust the arms in every aspect. As much caster camber i want.



i can use screw in ball joints. So my vote goes to SC&C. i agree on his design.

[ROEINONDUBS]

No shims A+
Home alignment sounds great for them track days

[John Wright]

I agree with Tobin.....nice arm for the money. Nothing wrong with the others mentioned, they just cost a bit more.

I like the adjustability in these arms, and if you run out of adjustment, they have the adjustable sleeves in different lengths so you can't go wrong.

+1000 on the good customer service, great guy to speak with on the phone, and has tons of knowledge about his products.

[jackfrost]

I have Global West upper arms and they are very nice, quality pieces. I love the Del-A-lum bushings.

I don't think you can go wrong with either. it'll probably come down to personal taste.

[jknight16]

Plus, no shims with the adjustable arms.

What I hope to do when I have the money is the SC&C package with the AFX spindle and then some C4/5 brakes from Tobin.

I can tell you that this exact combination works very well. Mine handles extremely well (far better than I've even come close to testing on the street) and stops quickly and with confidence. Just what a "new" old car should do.

[Tony_SS]

I like my SC&C stage I. Great adjustablity, no shims. And Mark's service is invaluable IMO.

[Lowend]

I would say that the better suspension depends on your goals.

If this is a 100% street car, than Global West could be a better choice.
1) The non-adjustability of the arms can be a good thing if you are just going to set the alignment once and forget about it.
2) The arms are prettier
3) The Del-a-lum bushing has the potential to last longer than the solids in the SC&C

SC&C's customer service really can't be beat - but I do consider their a-arms (which I ran and reccomended to another of my Auto-x buddy's) to be more on the race than street side of things

[Jarcaines]

I can tell you that this exact combination works very well. Mine handles extremely well (far better than I've even come close to testing on the street) and stops quickly and with confidence. Just what a "new" old car should do.

Good to hear! Do you happen to have a build thread up?

[ROEINONDUBS]

Good to hear! Do you happen to have a build thread up?

Ya but its kinda not good haha just check my stats

[6'9"Witha69]

One idea from Andrew using the SPC uppers is to set the alignment to 'street' settings. Then use shims to make a 'track' setting and document the shim requirements. Track day adjustments are minutes away and getting back to street is as simple as pulling out the shims.

[Tony_SS]

One idea from Andrew using the SPC uppers is to set the alignment to 'street' settings. Then use shims to make a 'track' setting and document the shim requirements. Track day adjustments are minutes away and getting back to street is as simple as pulling out the shims.

Not sure how that could be engineered but a toggle switch to change between the two settings would be awesome!

[6'9"Witha69]

I am sure Q built that into a few of 007s Astin Martins!