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shinhed · 05-30-2008, 10:55 AM

I was a vocal opponent of the ver1 arms due to corrosion issues and now I very impressed with this update. Too bad I already blasted and powder coated my old ones.

!Zar! · 05-30-2008, 10:57 AM

THIS is why I fucking love SPL parts. You won't find customer service like this anywhere else!

I have had all the chrome arms and didn't really experience any rust bubbles. Maybe because I'm in cali?

I like the Stealth black. And honestly, function over form.

The black looks sick imo. I'm going to need to order a new set because I still haven't upgraded to the v3 stuff.

Now I have even more incentive to. hahah.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240trainee

My main concern would be the hex screws that you are using on the collar, I have night mares about those things and how they have a tendency to strip out.

Most of the time they strip because people use those crappy, "L" key allen wrenches. And most of the time it's not even the nut that strips, it's the key that wears down. If you buy a real hardened allen set along with using a sufficient amount of blue threadlock, you're fine.

Clawhammer · 05-30-2008, 11:09 AM

I've got the v2 arms and I didn't buy them because they were chrome, so stealth black.

pbcstylez · 05-30-2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

THIS is why I fucking love SPL parts. You won't find customer service like this anywhere else!

I have had all the chrome arms and didn't really experience any rust bubbles. Maybe because I'm in cali?

I like the Stealth black. And honestly, function over form.

The black looks sick imo. I'm going to need to order a new set because I still haven't upgraded to the v3 stuff.

Now I have even more incentive to. hahah.

Most of the time they strip because people use those crappy, "L" key allen wrenches. And most of the time it's not even the nut that strips, it's the key that wears down. If you buy a real hardened allen set along with using a sufficient amount of blue threadlock, you're fine.

Also, dont ever use ball point hex keys.

Kuah,

How about gold chromate(Gold iridite/Zinc DiChromate) finish? It's corrosion properties are pretty good for almost all climates.

mad s13 · 05-30-2008, 11:29 AM

def. stealth black..I wouldn't be building a show car, so chrome underneath isn't need for me..

racepar1 · 05-30-2008, 11:32 AM

Bitchin design kuah! I want em.

axiomatik · 05-30-2008, 11:35 AM

never really liked the chrome finish, always felt old-fashioned to me. I would have gone with the black if it had been available when I ordered a few months ago.

[email protected] · 05-30-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbcstylez

How about gold chromate(Gold iridite/Zinc DiChromate) finish? It's corrosion properties are pretty good for almost all climates.

Zinc DiChromate is basically Zinc plating followed by yellow/gold chromate. Ours is Cadmium plate followed by black chromate. They are fairly similar, the color/type of the chromate conversion doesn't change the corrosion properties IIRC. However, Cadmium is preferred over Zinc for corrosion resistance.

water · 05-30-2008, 11:47 AM

Damn it I just got v2 arms a couple weeks ago & haven't even installed them yet! Stealth black is the shit!

Hashiriya415 · 05-30-2008, 11:48 AM

stealth is nice, but it would also be cool if you had some for sale without a finish, so we can choose which paint job we want.

drift freaq · 05-30-2008, 11:58 AM

very nice and v3 stealth black for me as well.

[email protected] · 05-30-2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by water

Damn it I just got v2 arms a couple weeks ago & haven't even installed them yet! Stealth black is the shit!

If you don't mind waiting another month, and your v2 arms are unused, you can ship it back and I'll exchange them...

*kognition* · 05-30-2008, 12:05 PM

Kuah, def cadmium plating is the way to go for your parts. Maybe you guys can also find a way to etch or mark your parts, which would keep the resale value for customers upgrading etc. Your brake ducts are on my do do list this weekend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

If you don't mind waiting another month, and your v2 arms are unused, you can ship it back and I'll exchange them...

racepar1 · 05-30-2008, 12:12 PM

You should definitely etch your name into them. It would have been more useful on the version 1 an some of the version2 arms that were re-sold though. It would be pretty hard to mistake the version3 arms for anything else on the market, but I'm sure somebody will end up making copies eventually.

hustlervibes · 05-30-2008, 01:48 PM

Definitley good upgrades all around. I'm loving the stealth black.

Flybert · 05-30-2008, 01:53 PM

I like my arms chrome but black wouldn't deter me from buying them. How about special socal chrome editions for us people that live in perfect weather? AHAHAHAHA. Damn it's such a nice day today.

McRussellPants · 05-30-2008, 01:56 PM

yeah, mine have like, 2 years on them now and still look brand new.

fucking yankees need to stop living where shit sucks or something.

steve shadows · 05-30-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

I like the Stealth black. And honestly, function over form.

Amazing, I could be watching the transformation of this market in front of my eyes

canuckster240 · 05-30-2008, 03:03 PM

STEALTH FTW! That is awesome. Chrome is gay in my opinion... but that's just me. This stealth black is.. amazing...

red240 · 05-30-2008, 03:57 PM

Stealth Black looks great, I like the chrome also though!!

s13.slideways · 05-30-2008, 04:35 PM

etching SPL onto them would be sick, and Stealth FTMTFW!!

Zhanshi · 05-30-2008, 05:23 PM

Im in for stealth black. It would be nice to brand the arms somehow, just to help the resale value.

newblood · 05-30-2008, 05:34 PM

they both look hot

khilgers · 05-30-2008, 07:00 PM

Stealth Black. Good to hear that an upgrade will be available.

alkemyst · 05-30-2008, 07:11 PM

Thanks again Kuah...I don't care for flashy suspension parts, but part that perform.

There is a definite advantage here with a real solid lockdown as opposed to jamming a couple nuts together.

I really don't like the Cusco Blue my S14 RUCA's had...they held up nice though.

maybe my christmas present this year will be an upgrade...it's around alignment time anyway

alkemyst · 05-30-2008, 07:18 PM

for those that are doubting the set screw. Most fail due to cheap drivers or the wrong size.

That said if you do manage to strip it out, center punch it if you have too, soak the thing overnight in PB Blaster or the like and use a reverse drill bit on it (not just using your drill in reverse...left hand threaded bit). It should undo unless you REALLY overtorqued it.

using an extractor on these types of things is usually a non-event unlike a component to engine block or suspension to body part.

You were already in more danger due to having your bearings binding already though. The very first alignment shop I took my car too once all the arms were in place did that and had one arm not even locked down. It was a good shop...and my alignment was fixed, I don't know the details, but he isn't working there anymore.

***S14DB*** · 05-30-2008, 07:35 PM

Poll added.

Stealth Black cause all the ebay shit is chrome.

LongGrain · 05-31-2008, 12:24 AM

i like the look of the chrome better, but if the stealth black is going to make them retain their finish longer and keep them looking minty fresh, i'm all for it.

dongoesby · 05-31-2008, 02:37 AM

"stealth black" +1
function > form! but if possible, gold would be nice too!

nismo tuned s14 · 05-31-2008, 04:02 PM

stealth black looks better than chrome and it's more resistant to corrosion.

maybe if i had hydros and i was bouncing in front of a large tape measure with people standing around i'd prefer chrome.

im about to place a large order with spl. i just put my coilovers on and the only thing i have are rucas. ill wait until v.3 comes out.

spl ftw

View Poll Results: "Stealth Black" or Chrome Finish
"Stealth Black"	117	79.05%
Chrome	31	20.95%
Voters: 148. You may not vote on this poll

05-30-2008, 11:09 AM	#33
Clawhammer Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gainesville/Clearwater, FL Age: 38 Posts: 88 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I've got the v2 arms and I didn't buy them because they were chrome, so stealth black. __________________

05-30-2008, 11:29 AM	#35
mad s13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Greenville, NC Age: 48 Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: mad s13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	def. stealth black..I wouldn't be building a show car, so chrome underneath isn't need for me.. __________________ I'm OG like that... Bippu life

05-30-2008, 11:35 AM	#37
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	never really liked the chrome finish, always felt old-fashioned to me. I would have gone with the black if it had been available when I ordered a few months ago. __________________

05-30-2008, 11:58 AM	#41
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,562 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	very nice and v3 stealth black for me as well. __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

05-30-2008, 10:55 AM	#31
shinhed Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 954 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I was a vocal opponent of the ver1 arms due to corrosion issues and now I very impressed with this update. Too bad I already blasted and powder coated my old ones.

05-30-2008, 11:32 AM	#36
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 41 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	Bitchin design kuah! I want em.

05-30-2008, 11:47 AM	#39
water Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: FL Age: 44 Posts: 373 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Damn it I just got v2 arms a couple weeks ago & haven't even installed them yet! Stealth black is the shit!

05-30-2008, 11:48 AM	#40
Hashiriya415 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 36 Posts: 1,007 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	stealth is nice, but it would also be cool if you had some for sale without a finish, so we can choose which paint job we want.

05-30-2008, 12:12 PM	#44
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 41 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	You should definitely etch your name into them. It would have been more useful on the version 1 an some of the version2 arms that were re-sold though. It would be pretty hard to mistake the version3 arms for anything else on the market, but I'm sure somebody will end up making copies eventually.

05-30-2008, 01:48 PM	#45
hustlervibes Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Rep Power: ∞ Age: 35 Posts: 2,453 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Definitley good upgrades all around. I'm loving the stealth black.

05-30-2008, 01:53 PM	#46
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I like my arms chrome but black wouldn't deter me from buying them. How about special socal chrome editions for us people that live in perfect weather? AHAHAHAHA. Damn it's such a nice day today.

05-30-2008, 01:56 PM	#47
McRussellPants Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 2,168 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, mine have like, 2 years on them now and still look brand new. fucking yankees need to stop living where shit sucks or something.

05-30-2008, 03:03 PM	#49
canuckster240 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: canada Age: 44 Posts: 60 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	STEALTH FTW! That is awesome. Chrome is gay in my opinion... but that's just me. This stealth black is.. amazing...

05-30-2008, 03:57 PM	#50
red240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 432 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Stealth Black looks great, I like the chrome also though!!

05-30-2008, 04:35 PM	#51
s13.slideways Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 390 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	etching SPL onto them would be sick, and Stealth FTMTFW!! __________________ LAKERS!!!

05-30-2008, 05:23 PM	#52
Zhanshi Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Im in for stealth black. It would be nice to brand the arms somehow, just to help the resale value.

05-30-2008, 05:34 PM	#53
newblood Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: reche canyon,ca Age: 35 Posts: 372 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	they both look hot __________________ street drifter 9000!

05-30-2008, 07:00 PM	#54
khilgers Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Twin Cities Age: 43 Posts: 893 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: khilgers Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stealth Black. Good to hear that an upgrade will be available.

05-30-2008, 07:11 PM	#55
alkemyst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Age: 52 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks again Kuah...I don't care for flashy suspension parts, but part that perform. There is a definite advantage here with a real solid lockdown as opposed to jamming a couple nuts together. I really don't like the Cusco Blue my S14 RUCA's had...they held up nice though. maybe my christmas present this year will be an upgrade...it's around alignment time anyway __________________ Now my Kensai, I curse you to be a Ronin and with the my remaining spirit I, beseech Chimata-No-Kami, to have you wander through time and distance lands, seeking a new master.

05-30-2008, 07:18 PM	#56
alkemyst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Age: 52 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for those that are doubting the set screw. Most fail due to cheap drivers or the wrong size. That said if you do manage to strip it out, center punch it if you have too, soak the thing overnight in PB Blaster or the like and use a reverse drill bit on it (not just using your drill in reverse...left hand threaded bit). It should undo unless you REALLY overtorqued it. using an extractor on these types of things is usually a non-event unlike a component to engine block or suspension to body part. You were already in more danger due to having your bearings binding already though. The very first alignment shop I took my car too once all the arms were in place did that and had one arm not even locked down. It was a good shop...and my alignment was fixed, I don't know the details, but he isn't working there anymore. __________________ Now my Kensai, I curse you to be a Ronin and with the my remaining spirit I, beseech Chimata-No-Kami, to have you wander through time and distance lands, seeking a new master.

05-30-2008, 07:35 PM	#57
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Poll added. Stealth Black cause all the ebay shit is chrome. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

05-31-2008, 12:24 AM	#58
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i like the look of the chrome better, but if the stealth black is going to make them retain their finish longer and keep them looking minty fresh, i'm all for it.

05-31-2008, 02:37 AM	#59
dongoesby Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 37 Posts: 756 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	"stealth black" +1 function > form! but if possible, gold would be nice too!

05-31-2008, 04:02 PM	#60
nismo tuned s14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville Age: 36 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	stealth black looks better than chrome and it's more resistant to corrosion. maybe if i had hydros and i was bouncing in front of a large tape measure with people standing around i'd prefer chrome. im about to place a large order with spl. i just put my coilovers on and the only thing i have are rucas. ill wait until v.3 comes out. spl ftw