Literally JUST got done installing Watts Link
this should work on a tent bolt with a T/A Girdle, right?
I would eventually like to step up to a 12 bolt, so I would also like to be sure it would work with that.
also, I have a general, what's next question.
Here is my current setup:
Kenny Brown Double Diamond Subframe Connectors
BMR Strut Tower Brace
UMI Adjustable Pan Hard Bar
Eibach LT1 Pro-Kit Lowering Springs
Koni Sport 4/3s
BMR Adjustable Lower Control Arms (Rear)
-.75 Degrees of Camber
I was thinking sway bars for sure (considering Strano, UMI, possible adjustable rear), but after hearing all the raving about the watts, I was wondering if I should just try to save up and get this instead.
I would eventually like to step up to a 12 bolt, so I would also like to be sure it would work with that.
also, I have a general, what's next question.
Here is my current setup:
Kenny Brown Double Diamond Subframe Connectors
BMR Strut Tower Brace
UMI Adjustable Pan Hard Bar
Eibach LT1 Pro-Kit Lowering Springs
Koni Sport 4/3s
BMR Adjustable Lower Control Arms (Rear)
-.75 Degrees of Camber
I was thinking sway bars for sure (considering Strano, UMI, possible adjustable rear), but after hearing all the raving about the watts, I was wondering if I should just try to save up and get this instead.
I had the G2 aluminum double rod-ended adj PHR and LCA's. It was quite noisy and sorta 'clanky' over uneven pavement (which is all too common in san antonio). I switched back to stock LCA's and a non-adjustable PHR with bushings and all the cheap-sounding noises went away.
I'm all for a nice performance suspension, but the noise didn't make it worth the slight weight savings. Would this Watts link be just as noisy on uneven pavement? Would you do the watts link before a sway bar upgrade? (I haven't done sways yet)
I'm all for a nice performance suspension, but the noise didn't make it worth the slight weight savings. Would this Watts link be just as noisy on uneven pavement? Would you do the watts link before a sway bar upgrade? (I haven't done sways yet)
The difference between a Watts link and a Panhard bar is not small. The Watts link uses rod-ends, but not cheap ones--rather big Aurora ends, and I have not heard a word yet from anyone about noise. I know on my car it's stone quiet to this point. And the difference in feel isn't little. In short any noise you might get will be less than what you had (most of it probably was coming from the LCA's), but the stability and feel of the rear axle will be much better. While you had a better PHB, you didn't have any better geometry. That's not the case with a Watts link.
As for swaybars: I can't tell you which to do first. That has more to do with what you feel the car is doing. If you want it quicker responding and to roll less, then you'd want to start with bars. If you want the back of the car to be more composed then the Watts link would be higher on the list. Both compliment each other, but can be run separately. But the proper bar set makes tuning with the Watts link easier.
As for swaybars: I can't tell you which to do first. That has more to do with what you feel the car is doing. If you want it quicker responding and to roll less, then you'd want to start with bars. If you want the back of the car to be more composed then the Watts link would be higher on the list. Both compliment each other, but can be run separately. But the proper bar set makes tuning with the Watts link easier.
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Thanks for the feedback, Sam. You've given me some good info there. I can't think of a time since I've installed the G2 springs and the Koni S/A where it felt like it rolled much in the corners at all. More than anything, it sometimes wants to skip (much less now that I got the konis dialed in better. I attribute that to the overall crappy road surface here in town.
Then is sounds to me like a Watts would trump bars at this time.
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I've been planning on doing one of these for awhile, but the modding was on hold for awhile. I'd be curious as to the instructions for fine tuning the setup/geometry. I'd like to read up on that while i save up the funds.
Not as much as you might think. About 27 pounds in total. But the PHB and brace is replaces is 9 or so. So the difference is about 18 in total, about 10 of which is additional unsprung weight (not all 18).
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