SuperPro Supaloy Control Arms

[simple_man]

Very interesting!! What makes the dearer Audi ones better, do they allow more caster adjustment??

Yep, they do. Adjustable caster, all OEM. there is thread on them on VWvortex with part numbers list. let me take a look....

TT Aluminum Control Arms Parts List (pricing from genuineaudivwparts):
8J0 407 151 D (need 2 Same part # left and right) $216.00 X 2
Ball Joints
8J0 407 365 $92.16
8J0 407 366 $92.16
Ball Joint Nuts
N 103 320 02 $0.66 - need 6
N 909 429 01 $1.07 - need 2
Ball Joint Bolt Stud Brackets:
8J0 407 175 $11.88
8J0 407 176 $11.88
Bolt for Rear Bracket to sub-frame
N 105 797 01 $1.32 need 4
Bolt for Rear Bracket to frame
N 908 235 01 $1.87 need 2
Bolt for Front Bracket- horizontal
N 101 410 01 $2.82 need 2
12 Point Axel Bolts
WHT 002 795 $2.82 need 2

[kryten2001]

Audi ones better you think?

How come both left and right arms are the same? Do you just flip them over for use on the other side?

Do the Audi ones have just as stiff a bushing? I presume so, that's really what stiffens up the steering, no?

All being equal I'll probably go the Audi units. Price is very close and they're proven too I suppose.

[bennjamin]

Yep, they do. Adjustable caster, all OEM. there is thread on them on VWvortex with part numbers list. let me take a look....

Hey dude - can you inform how these are "adjustable caster" ?
Arent they a direct replacement -

OEM heavy-duty control arm bushings from the European S3 tighten your suspension for improved handling and stiffer road feel.

Personally im installing the superpro alloy arm kit this weekend - will report back ! Some more caster is a great thing on a little FWD like ours.

[simple_man]

link to the info: Audi TT Suspension Arms - VW GTI Forum / VW Rabbit Forum / VW R32 Forum / VW Golf Forum - Golfmkv.com

[bennjamin]

link to the info: Audi TT Suspension Arms - VW GTI Forum / VW Rabbit Forum / VW R32 Forum / VW Golf Forum - Golfmkv.com

thanks for that link - but its adjustable "camber" not caster - different terms and different things Typo?

BTW guys i installed the superpro arms today - didnt take too long - just made sure to torque everything correctly and also torque the front bushing bolt to 180nm with the wheel or suspension compressed to static height. a couple of extensions through the lower air feed on the front bar and i got there !

Improvement in handling. Steering initially lighter then firms up as the wheel rotates. Also as the wheel rotates it becomes more tight in a handling sense as the wheels angle a touch more. A nice mod - new bushes , caster kit and weight saving all in one package.

[Candyman]

Are you still happy with these mate ?

I had problems with our MK5 and the OEM LCA's (and bushes) at the 2 year mark so aftermarket replacements are interesting.

[Big Jase]

Sounds like a good mod. I was meant to have the Superalloy arms put on my car on Thursday, however there was a part missing, so I have to wait until next week what do you guys think about installing a Whiteline anti-lift kit as well??

[Brendan_A]

Big Jase, why would you want whiteline anti-lift kit as well?

The superpro alloy arm kit comes with its own anti-lift bushing. What part was missing BTW?

[phillip1978]

Hey guys.
I also have the supapro alloy arms, they are lighter however they are actually just the vw alloy control arms off the v6 engined passat. They have only been polished up and have had the part numbers removed, and polybushings installed.
Value wise, compared to purchasing them brand new from vw, then yes it's a bargain, however if you can source them second hand from a wreckers for cheap and purchase the polly bushings and install them then this is a better option.
The whiteline anti lift kit (WALK) is different to what is offered by supapro.
The WALK has a different geometry compared to supapro it changes the caster, and has poly bushings. Supapro is just the standard bracket with poly bushings installed. It does not work the same as a WALK, all it does is make it stiffer.

[phillip1978]

Here is a couple images comparing the supapro to the passat arms

SUPAPRO


PASSAT ARMS
http://www.micksgarage.com/img/td/57/l/QSA2253S-0.jpg