So I'm on my way of piecing together a rear sway bar kit with the OG Comptech brace and an Eibach 25 mm bar with endlinks, but one thing I would like to ask, are aftermarket LCAs neccesary if I don't track every day, and do some spirited driving every now and then, and if someone can give me a dumb down idea of the point of adjustable LCAs that would be really appreciated.

Thanks

Ok, it seems I have 2 options:
1) Buy new Function7 LCAs
2) Buy Hardrace hard rubber bushing

Pros for F7 LCAs:
-Ease of install
-Fast (no waiting for bushings)
-Warranty
-Looks nice

Cons:
-Expensive

Pros for Hardrace:
-Less Expensive
-Superb Quality (rubber)
-I prefer OEM look

Cons:
-Waiting
-Unsure if able to install in garage
-Possible Damage

 

You don't need aftermarket lower control arms, dedicated track car or not.

 

Thanks!

I guess the LCAs that all the other cars I see probably have it for aesthetics.

 

For 99.5% of cars aftermarket LCAs are purely aesthetic. There is an advantage to ligher LCAs, however, as 1) they weigh less and 2) half the mass is unsprung. So hardcore racers might consider changing LCAs for those reasons.

However there are some compromises too, as aftermarket LCAs usually have inferior bushings, and do not fit rubber bushings. For a car that sees routine daily use the best setup is probably OEM LCAs with rubber bushings. This is especially true for Integras, as aftermarket LCAs often have incorrect sway bar mounting points.

 

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Yes.

 

And I have a feeling you have no true personal experience otherwise you would be aware the OEM is all you need.

 

Please qualify that statement.

 

Look up chuckhole testing, and let me know what aftermarkte company does the same thing.

 

OEM. If you want something shiny/flashy, Function7. There is no need for this thread to go any farther, only 2 options worth anything.

 

You guessed it.

But if you like them/want them, get them!

I'll be buying the function7 LCA/sub frame brace combo soon.

 

the other reason would be if your car didn't come with sway bar mounts

 

My VX hatch did not come equipped but I will probably just use the LCA off a GSR when time comes for rear sway bar.

 

I have a GSR, so it came with a sway bar stock. If I really needed some LCAs, Ill just get some Type-R ones from JHPUSA.

 

Then you will have to replace your rear suspension to a type r. Just use what you got!!!

 

OK, so now im on the final steps to executing this project but I need a few more pieces of guidance, if I were to remove the LCA bolt, would I have to replace the bushings? and if I do which do you guys prefer, PU or rubber, brands?

 

No need to replace the bushings if they aren't bad.

OEM or aftermarket replacement would be fine.

if you want aftermarket get Suja or Hardrace.

 

Function 7 is good for a variety of reasons. Warranty, good bushings, lighter weight, adjustable endlink mount location for fine tuning or compatibility. It's just a lot of money to initially shell out.

 

I noticed both of those are rubber bushings, but what about Energy Suspension? They're Polyurethane, and supposedly much easier to install. I don't think I'll have the time during install to get a 20+ ton press, and install rubber bushings, unless its possible to install it with the "threaded-rod" technique.

 

Doesn't matter what kind of bushings you use, removing the stock ones always sucks 10x more than installing the replacements.

 

Hardrace is hard rubber. I'd take that over poly any day. And I have NEVVER seen polyurethane OEM style bushings. Never.

 

do you think this "threaded rod technique" would work for hard rubber bushings?