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Old 02-16-2015, 02:22 PM
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Wink Thought you guys migh be interested in seeing this *Watts Link inside*

The wait is over, here is our first production Watts Link System on the jig and being welded out. I know we have been getting a lot of questions about when this kit will be available. We are building out our first batch right now. Stay tuned for finished shots in bright shiny red!

EDIT: These are now in stock ready to ship. Final price is $549.95 for these

















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Any idea on price? I'm still on the fence about going with a fabbed rear and integrated watts, this may sway me another direction.
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Originally Posted by blackandgold
Any idea on price? I'm still on the fence about going with a fabbed rear and integrated watts, this may sway me another direction.
These will be retailing for $549.95, complete bolt on setup
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Will they clear Kooks True Duals?
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Originally Posted by BMR Tech2
These will be retailing for $549.95, complete bolt on setup
This made my day!!
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Will these fit a S60?
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Awesome!

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Originally Posted by z28_theantirice
Will these fit a S60?
Yes. We designed these with as much clearance as possible to work with aftermarket differential covers and rear ends. The axle clamps work with either 3" or 2.75" axle tubes. Here are some installed pics to give you a better idea of how it fits:



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How much do those axle clamps weigh?
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What are the advantages of a watts link compared to a stock style setup?
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Weight of the assembly? Any pics from behind the car showing how far down the center section hangs in relation to the differential (looks low).

Seems to come in cheaper than the Fays2 setup.
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Originally Posted by 79_T/A
How much do those axle clamps weigh?
The big clamp is 4.8 lbs, the smaller side is 4.5.

Originally Posted by Skeet Skeet
What are the advantages of a watts link compared to a stock style setup?
The Watts link keeps the rear end more centered throughout the range of travel of the rear end, instead of swinging on and arc the way a panhard bar does. Also the center pivot of the Watts link is adjustable to allow changes in roll center

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Weight of the assembly? Any pics from behind the car showing how far down the center section hangs in relation to the differential (looks low).

Seems to come in cheaper than the Fays2 setup.
It is about $200 less than the Fays2 setup currently
As far as how low it hangs, this picture give about the best representation. It is slightly lower than most mufflers on these cars. So ground clearance is not compromised too badly



We will be weighing the whole assembly today, as we are determining shipping weights/dimensions. Which brings me to this, the first complete setup to come through powdercoat. I had to snag it and grab some pictures of it before the assembly department repo'd it so they could get back to work lol.







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Is the center pivot arm rotating around a grease-able poly bushing?
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Awesome, the fays 2 was in my plans this summer, looks like time to reconsider that
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This makes what, THREE different watts link designs available for Fbodys now?? Keep up the design work vendors!
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Originally Posted by smitty2919
Is the center pivot arm rotating around a grease-able poly bushing?
I hope its derlin or they are going to have to be replaced every summer for racers.
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Looks like you could reduce how low it hangs by removing the bmr logo and making the U shaped tube shorter.
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Originally Posted by camarokid91
I hope its derlin or they are going to have to be replaced every summer for racers.
True, but a bearing would be best.

Originally Posted by scj
Looks like you could reduce how low it hangs by removing the bmr logo and making the U shaped tube shorter.
Yea, good point. You can always etch/engrave the logo on instead of laser/water jet cutting the logo.
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wow ! Looks great, have a good friend using the FAYZ2 setup and he loves it, may have to invest in this.

Little off topic but what relocation bracket is that for the torque arm? the one I have is so low it scrapes everywhere
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I know these pictures are more to show fitment, but a tunnel mount TA and a watt's link together seems counter-intuitive


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