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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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I'm need new set of rear traction links for my 92 sc300. I wanted to know of any other companies that make quality rear traction links for our cars, besides battle version. I've seen megan, but I was looking for other options. Also, I'm riding on 18x9 rear & 18x8 front with stance coilovers.
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Whats wrong battle version? They make good parts, hell no on megan for me.
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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I have nothing against battle version. I'm just looking into other options. I came across people using megan, but realized that besides battle version, there doesn't seem to be any good aftermarket upgrades for this part, so I decided to ask on the forums.

Long story short I was planning on putting battle version links and rods on the front and rear of my car this summer. I put new coilovers on this past Decemeber and noticed my passenger side rear traction link was in bad shape and needed to be replaced asap.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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good speed also makes a set i have them on my car they work great. also can get the control link in a set on ebay for 229 bucks if they have any left. they would both be fully adj. which really helps you fine tune your driving experiance.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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God speed makes a lower control arm for the rear as well? I looked but could not find anything.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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godspeed makes one as well according to there sales team. they dont have a picture, or any info in the product yet from what i was told.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 07:34 PM
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Just get bver's. Your only other options are
1. just stay stock w/ polyurethane bushings in the knuckle and traction rod
2. go ebay. always a solid decision for building a car.
3. go across the pond to japan and pay the jdm tax
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by sc400ka
godspeed makes one as well according to there sales team. they dont have a picture, or any info in the product yet from what i was told.
Sound legit....

If i call a company and they have no picture or any info on a product i inquire about but are still willing to sell it to you thats a big red flag.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ArodDaLob
Just get bver's. Your only other options are
1. just stay stock w/ polyurethane bushings in the knuckle and traction rod
2. go ebay. always a solid decision for building a car.
3. go across the pond to japan and pay the jdm tax
Battle version is looking to be my only option.

I will not consider putting a gsp product on my sc. I'm not putting them down as I have never used their products, but I know too many honda guys that have had a lot of problems with their turbo parts failing.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sj408
Sound legit....

If i call a company and they have no picture or any info on a product i inquire about but are still willing to sell it to you thats a big red flag.
"Hey I got his REALLY awesome product that may work with your car that might REALLY do some useful things, sometimes."
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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I am 99% sure god speed and megan arms are the same just different colors all made from the same sweat shop in china but I run the god speed traction rods which side by side with the megan units look 100% the same.

It is a part that is kind of hard to screw up honestly.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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Here is a pic of the godspeed arms from my car
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by xspsi6
I am 99% sure god speed and megan arms are the same just different colors all made from the same sweat shop in china but I run the god speed traction rods which side by side with the megan units look 100% the same.

It is a part that is kind of hard to screw up honestly.
I'd have to agree, pretty simple concept and hard to mess up. They look pretty good
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sc400ka
good speed also makes a set i have them on my car they work great. also can get the control link in a set on ebay for 229 bucks if they have any left. they would both be fully adj. which really helps you fine tune your driving experiance.
Can you elaborate a bit on the "fine tune your driving experience"?? How does this part allow you change the driving feel? I'm new to traction links and actually all suspension components. Not trying to thread jack just figured it would be useful info and if I start a new thread I'll get yelled at...lol Thank you!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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Adjustable rods and links allow you to get an alignment to a certain specification. This is beneficial when running a lowering springs or coilovers which can cause excessive camber and toe.
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