Quick warning about GKtech

Maestro666 · 05-11-2021, 05:35 AM

So I purchased their FUCA's. Seemed like a good deal. Caster adjustment, on-car camber adjustment. Much cheaper than SPL. Solid joints.

When they arrived one set was visibly narrower than the other. Quite difficult to fit onto the car as well. Their response? Must be a problem with my eyes.

Now I just got around to installing their rear camber arms. Pictures below. Their response? I must have installed them incorrectly.

Spooler · 05-11-2021, 08:20 AM

You bought that cheap junk. Guess you will have to deal with it.

Rusty · 05-11-2021, 11:07 AM

Ouch! Lesson learned.

Asus_ · 05-11-2021, 12:09 PM

Sorry you got to deal with this. I'd reccomended fighting it cause that is some bs and get your money back. For future, theres a reason why everyone here recommends SPL or at least SPC.

Maestro666 · 05-11-2021, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

You bought that cheap junk. Guess you will have to deal with it.

Yeah lesson learned there

NorthStyle · 05-11-2021, 07:17 PM

If you used your credit card or PayPal, get them involved.

Maestro666 · 05-11-2021, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asus_

Sorry you got to deal with this. I'd reccomended fighting it cause that is some bs and get your money back. For future, theres a reason why everyone here recommends SPL or at least SPC.

I'm ordering SPL right now and all this junk is going back to the store.

Brendan · 05-11-2021, 07:19 PM

I have a set of their arms and had no issues. Sorry it didn't work out for you

Edit: it looks like you still have the eccentric bolts with the rear lower control arms. You will also need to get a lock out kit which replaces the inner bolts.

cv129 · 05-11-2021, 07:36 PM

When you uninstall them, it’ll be good to take more detailed pictures showing the differences, especially the FUCA.

Maestro666 · 05-11-2021, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

When you uninstall them, it’ll be good to take more detailed pictures showing the differences, especially the FUCA.

I have a set of digital calipers on order for exactly this purpose.

OptionZero · 05-12-2021, 04:08 PM

Amazing that folks STILL dont just get SPL and sleep well at night knowing their **** will fit, wont break, and adjusts easily and securely

No pity here

DarkJak · 05-12-2021, 07:44 PM

That's a damn shame. I've been following them because their designs looked to all have good adjustments and for half the price of SPL. Good options for someone trying to overhaul suspension on a budget.

madwi · 05-12-2021, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maestro666

Yeah lesson learned there

Sometimes you just take one for the team.

ConekillerZ34 · 05-12-2021, 10:27 PM

I'm following for photos and measurements when uninstalled as well -- it'll be easier to withhold any judgement in case of incorrect install. I have purchased other GKtech components (shifter + knob, diff brace) that I'm very happy with thus far, and I intend to eventually mimic Brendan's FUCA setup for autocross. "Only SPL" isn't a healthy solution and GK's is definitely a more promising option than Z1 (which I'm currently using) or SPC.

Brendan · 05-30-2021, 04:18 PM

Op forgot about this thread like my dad forgot to come home after buying cigarettes.

05-11-2021, 08:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
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05-11-2021, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,184 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Ouch! Lesson learned. Spooler likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Asus_ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: neverland. Posts: 348 Drives: 2011 370z T/S Rep Power: 1171	Sorry you got to deal with this. I'd reccomended fighting it cause that is some bs and get your money back. For future, theres a reason why everyone here recommends SPL or at least SPC. sx moneypit likes this.

05-11-2021, 07:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 640 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 542	I have a set of their arms and had no issues. Sorry it didn't work out for you Edit: it looks like you still have the eccentric bolts with the rear lower control arms. You will also need to get a lock out kit which replaces the inner bolts. Last edited by Brendan; 05-11-2021 at 07:21 PM.

05-11-2021, 07:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,222 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	When you uninstall them, it’ll be good to take more detailed pictures showing the differences, especially the FUCA. JARblue, Rusty and BettyZ like this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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05-12-2021, 04:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,225 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Amazing that folks STILL dont just get SPL and sleep well at night knowing their **** will fit, wont break, and adjusts easily and securely No pity here __________________ OptionZero Build Thread Last edited by OptionZero; 05-12-2021 at 08:48 PM.

05-12-2021, 07:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	That's a damn shame. I've been following them because their designs looked to all have good adjustments and for half the price of SPL. Good options for someone trying to overhaul suspension on a budget. __________________ @stupidtoycars \| My track vids 09 7AT\|MCS 2WNR\|Topgunz Rotrex\|Ecutek (Eugene)\|Maxxis RC1\|Titan-7 TS-5\|OSG LSD\|Rear Mount Derale Oil Cooler (WIP)+25 Trans Cooler\|Fismo\|G-LOC R12/R10\|Zeta III L\|NLR Wing and Splitter\|CJM Pan and Fuel Hat\|Radium Surge Tank\|AP Racing CP9668

05-12-2021, 10:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
ConekillerZ34 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: DC Posts: 26 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 9	I'm following for photos and measurements when uninstalled as well -- it'll be easier to withhold any judgement in case of incorrect install. I have purchased other GKtech components (shifter + knob, diff brace) that I'm very happy with thus far, and I intend to eventually mimic Brendan's FUCA setup for autocross. "Only SPL" isn't a healthy solution and GK's is definitely a more promising option than Z1 (which I'm currently using) or SPC. Brendan and KapitalZ like this. __________________ 2016 Nismo 370Z \| SCCA STU Autocross Build WIP 2015 GT-R Black Edition \| Sold 2006 350Z SCCA STU prepped \| Sold Last edited by ConekillerZ34; 05-12-2021 at 11:01 PM.

05-30-2021, 04:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 640 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 542	Op forgot about this thread like my dad forgot to come home after buying cigarettes. Hotrodz, ZontheRocks, Zingston and 2 others like this.

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