{"product_id":"tsx-cl7-accord-cl9-upper-control-arm","title":"TSX CL7 \/ Accord CL9 Upper Control Arm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSX CL7 \/ Accord CL9 Upper Control Arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ Sealed pillow ball bushings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ Low profile balljoint for adjustable camber -2 to -6 (depending on ride height) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ Steel spacers for adjustable caster +6 to +7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ 1020 steel construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ Protective coating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ TIG weld by AWS D17 aerospace certified welder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☆ Powder coat optional - See FAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e☆ Optional 60 days split payment with manual invoice - email info@doryokumfg.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineering Design Notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe to start with a minimum -2 camber (at moderate ride height) and allowing to over -6 camber depending on ride height. Most aftermarket camber kits start off at a 0 setting and only give you up to -3. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● Caster can be adjusted in 3 setting, low, medium, high which will range from approximately +6 to +7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● We selected a larger pillowball bushing which has more bearing surface are to provide more dynamic load without over working the bearing.  Pillow ball bushings are seals to retain grease \u0026amp; repel debris to ensure maximum life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● Made in the USA. We think long-term \u0026amp; sustainability when sourcing balljoints \u0026amp; bushings not only for these arms but future arms (Civic, Integra, Prelude, S2000, Miata) so that we reduce risk exposure to tariffs, reduce risk of global supply chain issues \u0026amp; better quality control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTSX Problem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early stage of our TSX build we started off with the Skunk2 camber kit which provided only +2 caster, -2.5 to -2.7 camber. The Skunk2 balljoint plate did slip a few times on track. We wanted to get more camber, caster \u0026amp; address slip issues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoryoku Solution \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe started testing custom arms that allowed us to run up to -5 camber and +8 caster. Over time we dialed our car to -3.9 camber and +7.5 caster. We have been running this setting for the past year of racing. Our arms uses SPC ball joint \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003e27mm nut which is torqued to 120 ft lbs. and has never slipped. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTesting Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 1 year  \u0026amp; +100 hours of track testing which consisted of +60 hours of racing conditions, hitting curbs, going off track, contacts with barriers and cars \u0026amp; +6 drivers on the endurance team.  We wanted to make sure these arm took the abuse \u0026amp; performed. The results speak for themselves earning several podiums. No issues with balljoint slip, no clearance issues with shocktower, excellent tire wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral drivers provide data points, feedback and when it comes to the front end ... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“... it (front) turns like a S2000”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“... yeah, high speed stability …. non-issue”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“... I like.... stock caster so trassssh”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor context, the Hero Time Racing TSX general specs: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2,600lbs (full fuel \u0026amp; no driver) with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e215whp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePenske coilover on 16k front and 12k rear springs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo aero \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17x10 on 255 200tw tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilwood 12.2\" rotor \u0026amp; Wilwood SuperLite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVolvo power steering pump  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinal Thoughts  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● We designed these to be for our race car and our car only. I floated the idea of maybe offering a milder UCA to the public but I wanted to be fair to our clients who believe in us\/see how we perform \u0026amp; assure them they would get the best that we could offer. We went back to the V1 design to simply make it more adjustable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● These UCA changed the behavior of the TSX. I own several track FWD Hondas, track S2000 and track Miatas and the turn-in is much sharper, making high speed maneuvers\/passes significantly more stable \u0026amp; planted without aero and more corner grip without the need of adding excessive camber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e● In track competition,  it's rare for teams to sell what they designed specifically to give them the advantage over others. As we continue to find \u003cstrong\u003enew \u003c\/strong\u003eways optimize the car, it allows us to release some of our earlier parts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Doryoku MFG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42267781496917,"sku":null,"price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/1339\/5797\/files\/20260319_182947.jpg?v=1774141499","url":"https:\/\/www.doryokumfg.com\/products\/tsx-cl7-accord-cl9-upper-control-arm","provider":"Doryoku","version":"1.0","type":"link"}