Just to add. Rosejoints dont make the front end any more jarring over bumps etc.
Common misconception dreamt up by people that havent tried them. Bits look spot-on Olly.
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Just to add. Rosejoints dont make the front end any more jarring over bumps etc.
Common misconception dreamt up by people that havent tried them. Bits look spot-on Olly.
Fr end I'd say no. Rear end maybe (if one has been added). general opinion is to leave fr one off. Can help with sloppy suspension though.Quote:
Originally Posted by vaughanmc
Have you tried them?Quote:
Originally Posted by craig green
Not quite sure what you mean by 'jarring', but it deffo makes the ride more harsh... its meant to! (at least its meant to get rid of the 'squash' of teh bushes)
If you were to go over a pot hole for example with rose jointed everything you WILL notice that the 'effect' would be more noticable to say the least!
Also adds extra pressure onto other components of teh shell, and they dont last as long as rubber/poly bushes. Thats what I was referring to when I said I chose poly.
Indeed Will, thats why I went the route of Nylon bushes. They need replacing every season, but its cheaper than replacing a rosejoint!!
When Chris T let me have a go in his, there was about 4mm play in the tiebar ones. made for an interesting drive lol
I've got the TCA's running RJ's, Have done since 2002.Quote:
Originally Posted by craig green
Probably need replacing then.Quote:
Originally Posted by craig green
If you dont notice any difference between them and your old rubber bushes they will need replacing. lol
Thanks for the comments/ discussion
Will - as said, the standard ball joints are "for now", however I think £150 is better spent elsewhere to get me more prepared for Hillclimbs & Sprints, namely Quikrak kit, for one.
Also, I can't see how having standard bottom ball joints "defeats" the object of the whole package really.
> The lowered tiebar mounts help improve turn in, and prevent "digging in" under hard braking
> The tiebars are now adjustable in length to gain castor is the main reason for the setup. Again - to improve turn in again.
> The bottom arms are now strengthened, which appealed to me because I have the 14 Harry Hockley plates on - I've wanted to plate them for ages anyway
> The fact they are rosejointed, in my opinion - is just a bonus the fact it gets rid of another 2 polybushes.
Also - I know they'll need replacing, as does every consumable, but not in my life time in owning the car - despite the car being road legal - I very rarely take it out on the road.
Have you been smoking or been near anyone smoking crack today Craig ?
Rose jointed bars don't make the ride any harsher ?? LOL
Clearly not used a set, I've sold those with a disclaimer to Olly that he MUST avoid big potholes etc..
The original Pro tec mounts that Chris and I used do suffer from them knocking the bearings out, christ knows how many sets I put in mine and Chris had mentioned to me his had failed.
Olly, why are there no pictures of these fitted yet lol
looking good dude!
Didnt mean to sound negative dude... it doesnt 'defeat' the object your right.. just a shame thats all! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by trackdaynova
And tbh on the road I cant hear anything anyway over the TBs, so who cares!? lol