I have seen 2 types of Radius Traction Arm Systems.

1) Z10 Motorsports Radius Traction Arm system. http://www.z10eng.com/

2) JimFab Cross Member system. http://jimfab.com/

Both are within 30 dollars of each other in pricing. I would like to know if any of you have had any experience in either of these 2 systems. Pros, Cons, installation diffculty, overall quality.

Also, anyone know about tire to radius rod clearance when steering fully locked left or right??? I see the DTRFab has photos of the clearance, but not too sure about the other 2 makes.

Let me know what you all think would be best.
Going in my '97 EK Hatch with B-Series swap, daily driver, more concerned with better handling rather than launch and 60ft. times.


Modified by MugenB16A2 at 10:18 AM 10/16/2003


Modified by MugenB16A2 at 10:20 AM 10/16/2003

 

umm.. where is the DTR option?

it clears everything all wheels and tires from Lock-To-Lock steering..

http://www.dtrfab.com

 

Sorry, didn't notice that brand, good stuff too, btw, both the z10 and jimfab have great tire to radius arm clearance as well.

 

I researched it and the JimFab is supose to be better. I'll be buying a JimFab from Exospeed next week. I like Z10 because their customer service is good.

 

i bought a z-10 2 years ago when traction bars were new, it was the only one on the market. it works great and i have no problems with tire rub in my dc2. (205-50-15 azenis) coupled with a filled in rear motor/tranny mount it really helps with tire hop. car feels real nice with them in too, solid feeling. i have heard that the jimfab has a better angle (heard this from the person that designed the z-10's) to keep the suspension the stock geometry.

couple things to think about in purchasing this type of unit.

1. z-10's use an aluminum rod with stainless hardware. mine corroded real bad to the point that i couldnt adjust them. had to use a torch, 2 sets of vise grips to hold the bar (the built in adjustment point stripped out) and a wrench to get the lock nut off.

2. any of these systems will mess up your front bushings. im pretty sure i need new lca bushings now cause my car doesnt fel as stable anymore. be prepared to install polly bushings WITH the radius rods.

functionally i love my radius rods though!

 

making your own

 

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hell yes to making your own. mine are home made and they are the ****!

 

I've own 2 sets of JimFabs in the past. Did the job, especially with my OD tire selections in the past. 4.7 or bigger final drive makes your tires spin quicker, hence needed to have a good traction system.

 

that happend to my z10 rods also both my rods were stripped to hell from so many times i had to take them out to replace axles,take out the tranny,or remove motor, adjusting them for race and so on. but i just called z10 and they sent me a new rods just had to pay shipping, great customer service.

 

I'd go with the dtr. it is built a lot more heavy duty.

 

jim fab hands down