Kirk180

Hello guys. First and foremost, I've been reading up on the forums for the past couple days regarding these two items. To me they look very similar in appearance. My question is, are they? Both seem to be out of stock with the vendors I've checked, and everyone promises them to arrive in a month or so. So since I have time, is there a reason why I should order one vs the other, as far as function and reliability are concerned? Thanks for any feedback.

FWIW, I was going to get J's, but wasn't able to locate them anywhere. And that's when I discovered the BC ones while looking for a 'Plan B'.

MRPHIPHI

The buddy club is adjustable but the boot starting to tear off on mine after 7 months being used. I haven't even track the car yet. I would go with either Spoon or J's imo.

Kirk180

Thanks. I appreciate it.

And if I do go between Spoon and J's, are there any reasons why I should go with one vs the other? I've seen a few different preferences throughout my research. But no real concrete answers as to why one over the other. Anyone?

Fokker

Spoon lower ball joints will give significantly more base negative camber than the other two options you listed. I have a friend who has them installed on his CR with Swifts and he can't dial in less (more) than -3.0 camber.

I would suggest getting HardRace: http://www.buyhardrace.com/product/h...s2000_123.html

I have them installed myself (sans RCA plates) and they are a solid product. I have ~20K miles on them without issue with lots of spirited driving and regular autocross.

Kirk180

Hardrace. Thanks Fokker. Appreciate the insight. I'll look into those.

Appreciate your BC feedback as well MRPHIPHI.

devildust

I have Hardrace lower, no issues

TsukubaCody

I sourced my J's S2 RCA from Touge Factory in Chicago, Nic there was able to get them to me without issue. Just give them a call.

No.Division

Make sure you get the newer boot design on the J's. I bought replacements from Evasive, one came in the newer style and the other didn't. The older style boot ripped in one track weekend as it doesn't compress as well.

heytroyyy

One difference that the Spoon piece offers from others is that it is made from steel instead of aluminum.

I haven't heard of anyone having issues from the aluminum construction, but I suppose steel offers more piece of mind on strength.

Kirk180

Thanks guys. I ordered the Hardrace ball joints. Ordered the Hardrace front sway bar as well. So I'll be sure to let everyone know what I think of it all after getting it on the track.

Here's the sway:

http://www.buyhardrace.com/product/h...s2000_315.html