When you're racing at over 100 mph and pulling strong G-forces through corners, the last thing you need to worry about is your control arms folding under pressure. Unfortunately, many standard control arms, and even some aftermarket options, just aren’t built to withstand the forces generated by semi-slick and slick tires. When you're running stickier tires than your average street setup, you need control arms you can trust to hold up, lap after lap. This is where SLRspeed’s chromoly control arms for BMW E30, E36, and E46 come in—designed to deliver unparalleled strength, these are the control arms you can rely on for the toughest racing conditions.
Why Other Control Arms Fail Under Pressure
Many control arms, especially stock or budget aftermarket options, are designed with street tires and casual driving in mind. These arms simply aren’t built to handle the increased load and forces generated by stickier tires like semi-slicks and slicks. When you're pushing your car to the limits in circuit racing or time attack, these weaker arms can bend, fold, or even snap under the intense pressure, compromising your handling, performance, and safety.
- Street Tires: Standard control arms can handle the forces generated by street tires, but once you step up to performance tires, they may buckle under the pressure.
- Semi-Slicks and Slicks: Semi-slick and slick tires generate significantly more grip, which in turn puts much greater stress on your car's suspension components. Without strong, high-quality control arms, you risk serious failure at high speeds.
SLRspeed Control Arms: Built for Semi-Slicks and Slicks
SLRspeed’s hand-welded chromoly control arms are designed specifically for racing at high speeds with high-grip tires. Made from high-strength chromoly, these control arms offer unmatched durability and rigidity, ensuring that your suspension holds up even under the most extreme conditions. Whether you’re running semi-slicks in a time attack event or full racing slicks on the circuit, SLRspeed control arms are built to perform.
- Designed for High G-Forces: Racing at speeds over 100 mph and pulling strong G-forces through corners puts incredible strain on your suspension. SLRspeed control arms are engineered to withstand these forces, providing consistent, reliable performance when you need it most.
- No More Folding or Bending: Unlike weaker arms that can fold under pressure, SLRspeed control arms maintain their strength and shape, even when subjected to the intense loads generated by slick tires and high-speed racing.
Why You Need Stronger Control Arms for Track Tires
Racing on semi-slick or slick tires takes your car’s performance to a whole new level, but it also increases the demands on your suspension. Here’s why you need stronger control arms when running high-grip tires:
- Increased Tire Grip: Semi-slicks and slicks generate far more grip than street tires, which means more force is transferred through the control arms during hard cornering. Without properly reinforced control arms, this added load can cause the arms to bend or break.
- Higher Cornering Speeds: As you push your car harder through corners at higher speeds, the G-forces increase exponentially. This puts immense pressure on your suspension, requiring control arms that can withstand the added strain without compromising performance.
- Consistent Performance: Weak control arms can lead to unpredictable handling, especially under extreme loads. With SLRspeed control arms, you get consistent performance, lap after lap, allowing you to focus on driving rather than worrying about your suspension.
Hand-Welded Chromoly for Maximum Strength
SLRspeed control arms are crafted from high-strength chromoly, which offers the perfect balance of durability and weight. Each control arm is hand-welded in the USA to ensure the highest quality and strength, making them far more durable than mass-produced alternatives. These control arms are built to handle the demands of high-speed racing and aggressive cornering, ensuring you have the confidence to push your BMW to the limit.
- High-Strength Chromoly: Chromoly is a steel alloy that provides exceptional strength while keeping weight low, making it ideal for performance racing applications.
- Hand-Welded in the USA: Each control arm is meticulously hand-welded by expert craftsmen, ensuring a level of quality and durability that other control arms simply can’t match.
Trusted by Top BMW Teams Worldwide
SLRspeed control arms are trusted by top BMW teams across the world, who rely on them to perform at the highest levels of racing. Whether you're competing in time attack, circuit racing, or any high-speed event, these control arms have proven their strength and reliability on some of the toughest tracks around the globe.
Why Choose SLRspeed Control Arms?
When it comes to racing with high-grip tires like semi-slicks and slicks, you can’t afford to take chances with your suspension. SLRspeed control arms are engineered to provide the strength, durability, and reliability you need to stay competitive and safe on the track. Here’s why SLRspeed control arms are the top choice for serious racers:
- Built for Semi-Slicks and Slicks: Designed to withstand the increased loads generated by high-grip tires, these control arms won’t bend or fold under pressure.
- Maximum Strength: Made from high-strength chromoly and hand-welded for superior durability, these are the strongest control arms on the market.
- Proven Performance: Used by top BMW teams around the world, SLRspeed control arms deliver consistent, reliable performance, lap after lap.
