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The SPL BMW F2X/F3X Front Lower Control Arms (FLCA) provide roll center, camber, and track width adjustment for the rear wheel drive (RWD) F2X/F3X BMWs while eliminating bushing deflection resulting in sharpened steering response and driving precision.
Negative Camber Benefits
The ability to run more negative camber greatly improves the peak lateral grip available. Adding negative camber results in the tire having an optimal contact patch as the body rolls due to cornering forces. This is especially important with better tires and a must-have for anyone looking to prevent excessive outer shoulder wear (and heating) on their tires due to a lack of camber.
Wider Front Track Width Benefits
Further handling improvements can be had by increasing the front track width from the factory 60.5" (F3X) or 59.9" (F2X) to be closer to the M3's 62.2". If you applied the M3's width to the M340i it would reduce the outer front tire loading by roughly 20 lbs and apply it to the inner front tire. The result would be greater peak grip (~0.04G), improved stability, and faster lap times.
Roll Center Correction Benefits
Lowering the F2X/F3X results in a greater distance between the front roll center and the center of gravity. This acts like a longer lever, creating more body roll, bumpsteer, and requiring additional static camber angle to maintain the same handling. The SPL front lower control arms allow the roll center to be corrected for a wide range of ride heights to improve handling and stability.
The lower control arms come with a ride height sensor bracket to maintain the factory ride height sensor location, regardless of length of the arm to keep those finicky BMW chassis electronics happy.
Benefits
Adjustable Camber, Roll Center, and Track Width
Eliminates Bushing Deflection
Improved Tire Life with Ideal Camber Settings
Lightweight, High-Strength Construction
Stackable 304SS Roll Center Spacers in 1/8" and 1/4" Sizes
US Made, PTFE Lined FK Rod Ends
Materials
6061-T6 aluminum black anodized arm, clamps, and spacers
4130 CrMo electroless nickel-plated double adjuster
Ti6Al4V titanium socket head cap screws
304 stainless steel roll center and knuckle spacers
5/8" 4140 CrMo stud
FK PTFE-lined spherical bearings (F1 spec, self-cleaning)
Suitable for all uses, from daily driver to race car.
The SPL BMW F2X/F3X Front Lower Control Arms (FLCA) provide roll center, camber, and track width adjustment for the xDrive-equipped F2X/F3X BMWs while eliminating bushing deflection resulting in sharpened steering response and driving precision.
The ability to run more negative camber greatly improves the peak lateral grip available. Adding negative camber results in the tire having an optimal contact patch as the body rolls due to cornering forces. This is especially important with better tires and a must-have for anyone looking to prevent excessive outer shoulder wear (and heating) on their tires due to a lack of camber.
The lower control arms come with a ride height sensor bracket to maintain the factory ride height sensor location, regardless of length of the arm to keep those finicky BMW chassis electronics happy.
Benefits
Adjustable Camber, Roll Center, and Track Width
Eliminates Bushing Deflection
Improved Tire Life with Ideal Camber Settings
Lightweight, High-Strength Construction
Stackable 304SS Roll Center Spacers in 1/8" and 1/4" Sizes
US Made, PTFE Lined FK Rod Ends
Materials
6061-T6 aluminum black anodized arm, clamps, and spacers
4130 CrMo electroless nickel-plated double adjuster
Ti6Al4V titanium socket head cap screws
304 stainless steel roll center and knuckle spacers
5/8" 4140 CrMo stud
FK PTFE-lined spherical bearings (F1 spec, self-cleaning)
Suitable for all uses, from daily driver to race car.
