Fays 2 Watts Link
07-28-2010, 08:06 AM
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I have this item and have been putting it off (too lazy in the summer heat 
) Can someone tell me where I should start with the center pivot bolt. I think there are 5 or 7 slots ? Do you start in the middle or do you suggest a different suspension setting. The car is loaded with BMR & Strano parts on the suspension. So, I would like a setting that will show the handling upgrades for the street mostly. I'm open to suggestion.
PS: Yes, the part is way cool !
) Can someone tell me where I should start with the center pivot bolt. I think there are 5 or 7 slots ? Do you start in the middle or do you suggest a different suspension setting. The car is loaded with BMR & Strano parts on the suspension. So, I would like a setting that will show the handling upgrades for the street mostly. I'm open to suggestion.PS: Yes, the part is way cool !
07-28-2010, 08:22 AM
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So, would you start at the center position on the pivot, or would you choose a different position higher or lower. Does one direction constitute a change in handling better or worse? IE: if I go higher does the rear of the car respond quicker?
07-28-2010, 08:23 AM
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anyone doing any twistys with this installed on their fbody? wondering when properly setup with aftermarket springs/shocks what kind of improvements people are seeing on the road course? Im not trying to spend $650 for something that looks cool and probably adds a ton of weight...and dont just say it helps... REAL WORLD RESULTS PLEASE.
ps the link does look killer, what kind of g's are people pulling with these?
ps the link does look killer, what kind of g's are people pulling with these?
07-28-2010, 11:18 AM
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Keeping in mind that the adjustable bars have to be straight a parrell. I lowered my car by about 1 1/4'' if you look at the center position of the bolt it's up by 1 1/4'', if you have a stock car height I would start in the center hole and see if the bars are parrell or not
07-28-2010, 11:28 AM
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anyone doing any twistys with this installed on their fbody? wondering when properly setup with aftermarket springs/shocks what kind of improvements people are seeing on the road course? Im not trying to spend $650 for something that looks cool and probably adds a ton of weight...and dont just say it helps... REAL WORLD RESULTS PLEASE.
ps the link does look killer, what kind of g's are people pulling with these?
ps the link does look killer, what kind of g's are people pulling with these?
When you lower a car you change the "ROLL CENTER" of the car and handling goes to ****, the Watts link can help to reastablish the ROLL CENTER!!
Weight is a whole different problem, this whole deal weighs ALOT, I made mine from 1"sq tube 1/8''wall and my adjustable arms are made from DOM tubing. I'm not sure if FAYs 2 is liter or not but probably sure it's close in weight
I made it just for the COOL Factor seeing how I show the car, 90% of the people have no ideal what the hell a Watts Links is!!
Bill
07-28-2010, 12:03 PM
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I actually have my car lowered about 2" all the way around. The car can be adjusted to any height, coil-overs at all four corners. So, if my car is lowered do I want to move the pivot bolt to the top or the bottom.
PS: The weight issue should not be huge (FAYS), I think its about 12 to 14 pounds (IIRC) more once you pull out the upper pan hard and regular pan hard?
FbodyONLY,
I have read many testimonials of people stating the (FAYS) watts link made a huge difference on their car.
PS: The weight issue should not be huge (FAYS), I think its about 12 to 14 pounds (IIRC) more once you pull out the upper pan hard and regular pan hard?
FbodyONLY,
I have read many testimonials of people stating the (FAYS) watts link made a huge difference on their car.
07-28-2010, 12:47 PM
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I actually have my car lowered about 2" all the way around. The car can be adjusted to any height, coil-overs at all four corners. So, if my car is lowered do I want to move the pivot bolt to the top or the bottom.
PS: The weight issue should not be huge (FAYS), I think its about 12 to 14 pounds (IIRC) more once you pull out the upper pan hard and regular pan hard?
FbodyONLY,
I have read many testimonials of people stating the (FAYS) watts link made a huge difference on their car.
PS: The weight issue should not be huge (FAYS), I think its about 12 to 14 pounds (IIRC) more once you pull out the upper pan hard and regular pan hard?
FbodyONLY,
I have read many testimonials of people stating the (FAYS) watts link made a huge difference on their car.
Bill
07-28-2010, 12:48 PM
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I actually have my car lowered about 2" all the way around. The car can be adjusted to any height, coil-overs at all four corners. So, if my car is lowered do I want to move the pivot bolt to the top or the bottom.
PS: The weight issue should not be huge (FAYS), I think its about 12 to 14 pounds (IIRC) more once you pull out the upper pan hard and regular pan hard?
FbodyONLY,
I have read many testimonials of people stating the (FAYS) watts link made a huge difference on their car.
PS: The weight issue should not be huge (FAYS), I think its about 12 to 14 pounds (IIRC) more once you pull out the upper pan hard and regular pan hard?
FbodyONLY,
I have read many testimonials of people stating the (FAYS) watts link made a huge difference on their car.
You'll also want the two aluminum bars parallel to each other and the axle tube/housing; the install manual explains it all.
07-28-2010, 01:37 PM
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Damn, if you guys keep talking about this ima have to get one. It's on the list I just have to get a couple of other things 1st. Damn.....hey Sam your phone is ringing
o and blue saw your build on .com very cool
o and blue saw your build on .com very cool
07-28-2010, 02:25 PM
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Wow, are you a skeptic......... I have one on my Camaro, and I can tell you it ain't coming off.... and in fact running it allowed me to take a lot of previously necessary wheel spacer out too. That's how much lateral movement there is from the arc of a PHB.
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07-28-2010, 02:26 PM
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2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
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Results matter. Talk is cheap. We are miles beyond the success anyone else has had with the 4th gens, and C5, C6, C7 Corvettes,
10 SCCA Solo National Championships, 2008 Driver of they Year, 2012 Driver of Eminence
13 SCCA Pro Solo Nationals Championships
2023 UMI King of the Mountain Champion
07-28-2010, 05:46 PM
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That comment was directed to BMR... i.e. they're not done with the 4th Gen. yet could imply they will finally get on board with their own Watts Link. 
Skeptic in general yes, but I am mostly on-board on the Watts Link. Sure would like to drive an F-Body with one to try it... Too bad there are no shops where you can go try out stuff like this...
Skeptic in general yes, but I am mostly on-board on the Watts Link. Sure would like to drive an F-Body with one to try it... Too bad there are no shops where you can go try out stuff like this...
07-28-2010, 09:57 PM
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You shouldn't have any ground clearance issues, I've never any to date even with my car being rather low.
http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w...swaybar013.jpg
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what did you do about the brake tabs?
thanks,
tony
