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PolTec Inc
12-06-2004, 11:06 AM
Here is your chance to buy our new adjustable lateral links at a significant discount. For next 3 weeks you can buy any of these premium lateral links discounted by up to 30%. They are the best lateral links available.

Here are the Titanium units, the retail for those will be $1350 and they come with red hub mounted end links and weight 4.2 lbs/set (that is half the weight of the stock units that are 8.7lbs). Call or email us for promotional pricing.

http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/lateral_links/Titanium_Lat_links_800.jpg

And here you see the Carbon Fiber and Carbon Fiber/Kevlar units. Kevlar units have the top layer from CF/Kevlar fibers (yellow) for better resistance to cracking and fracturing but they are slightly less stiff than the full CF links, they will have the red aluminum pillowball bearings like the Titanium units above. Those links weight 4.9 lbs per set and will retail for $1550 and the red hub mounted end links are also included. Call or email us now for promotional pricing.

http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/lateral_links/CF_Lat_links_800.jpg

http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/lateral_links/CF-Kevlar_Lat_links_800.jpg


If you are looking for more economical lateral links, you may consider our full aluminum adjustable units that you can find on our website HERE. (http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/lateral_links/lateral_links.htm)


If you need end links, we got you covered. If you do not see what you need in here, just contact us (phone, email, PM) and we will see what we can do for you.

All end link sets include hardware and installation instructions.


For REAR END LINKS click here. (http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/rear_end_links/rear_end_links.htm)


Here are our rear end links for WRX and RS
http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/rear_end_links/1a-df002-200.jpg

And our adjustable rear end links for STi
http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/rear_end_links/1a-df004-200.jpg


For FRONT END LINKS click here. (http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/front_end_links/front_suspension.htm)

Sti and WRX sedan adjustable alloy end links.
http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/front_end_links/Endlinks_WRX_Sedan_front_alloy_200.jpg


Aluminum adjustable front end links for RS and WRX wagon.
http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/front_end_links/adj_front_rs_200.jpg

Why do we offer adjustable links? Because of tolerance stack up, both end of the sway bar do not always line up and by forcing the sway bar to align with the end links you are effectively loading your suspension and causing you car to tilted. Each 1/16 of an inch of misalignment equals to 20 lbs of unbalanced force on your suspension for the 24 mm sway bar. Using our adjustable end links you may adjust the length of each end link to line it up with the sway bar as opposed to forcing it to fit.

Dariusz
PolTec Inc
708/308-0947
www.poltec.us
info@poltec.us

ejh25
12-06-2004, 12:26 PM
Those lateral links look sweet.

PolTec Inc
12-08-2004, 11:47 AM
Bump.

JDM addict
12-09-2004, 02:04 AM
Bump for making great product out of exotic material!! :huh: :eek:

I am interested to know the spec on their length, how much shorter and longer can they be adjusted compare to the stock link's length?

Thanks ;)

mr2guru
12-09-2004, 02:21 AM
:eek:

Got any platinum links? I am looking for the bling bling :p

leodee99
12-09-2004, 05:48 PM
You might as well get some chromed links!
that would look sweet

PolTec Inc
12-10-2004, 09:41 AM
Bump for making great product out of exotic material!! :huh: :eek:

I am interested to know the spec on their length, how much shorter and longer can they be adjusted compare to the stock link's length?

Thanks ;)

You can adjust them to be 8mm (3/16") shorter and 12mm (~1/2") longer than stock.

As far as making them out of platinum or chrome coating, I check our inventory and it looks like we have already used up all of our bling bling allowance for this year (Carbon Fiber needs a lot of it) so your gonna have to wait untill next year when we get new shipments. :p

D

mr. m
12-11-2004, 07:50 PM
when will the lateral links with polyurethane bushings be available? will there be promotional pricing available on those as well?

PolTec Inc
12-12-2004, 11:10 AM
when will the lateral links with polyurethane bushings be available? will there be promotional pricing available on those as well?

We already have those in stock but it will take us about a week to put them on our website. Below are some pictures and pricing, if you would like to place an order for those now, drop us an email and we will work out the details.

All the components are aluminum (including adjustment nuts), mostly 7075 alloy, and the bushings are comparable with the Group N bushings.

4-piece sets retail is $495 and are available for WRX, RS, and STi, promotional princing good for next 4 weeks is $395.

http://www.poltec.us/4-piece_bushing_600.jpg

6-piece sets are $595 and include the adjustable pillowball (spherical bearing) hub mounted end links. Also available for WRX, RS and STi, promotional princing good for next 4 weeks is $495.


http://www.poltec.us/6-piece_bushing_600.jpg

They can be adjusted to 10mm shorter and 15mm longer than stock parts and half the weight.

Dariusz
PolTec Inc
708/308-0947
www.poltec.us
info@poltec.us

ryu12341
12-13-2004, 01:20 AM
We already have those in stock but it will take us about a week to put them on our website. Below are some pictures and pricing, if you would like to place an order for those now, drop us an email and we will work out the details.

All the components are aluminum (including adjustment nuts), mostly 7075 alloy, and the bushings are comparable with the Group N bushings.

4-piece sets retail is $495 and are available for WRX, RS, and STi, promotional princing good for next 4 weeks is $395.

http://www.poltec.us/4-piece_bushing_600.jpg

6-piece sets are $595 and include the adjustable pillowball (spherical bearing) hub mounted end links. Also available for WRX, RS and STi, promotional princing good for next 4 weeks is $495.


http://www.poltec.us/6-piece_bushing_600.jpg

They can be adjusted to 10mm shorter and 15mm longer than stock parts and half the weight.

Dariusz
PolTec Inc
708/308-0947
www.poltec.us
info@poltec.us

are these the ones that retail on your website for $895 (6 piece set)? if so, for 495 you'll be hearing from me soon.

psyber_0ptix
12-13-2004, 01:35 AM
are these the ones that retail on your website for $895 (6 piece set)? if so, for 495 you'll be hearing from me soon.


those are for the urethane bushing equipped ones, not the steel spherical bearing ones.

PolTec Inc
12-13-2004, 09:13 AM
are these the ones that retail on your website for $895 (6 piece set)? if so, for 495 you'll be hearing from me soon.

psyber_0ptix is correct, for $495 you get units with urethane bushing, $895 is for full aluminum pillowball links.

D

ryu12341
12-14-2004, 08:06 PM
psyber_0ptix is correct, for $495 you get units with urethane bushing, $895 is for full aluminum pillowball links.

D

any advantages between hub mounted endlinks vs. regular endlinks? i see that the hub mounted are a little more expensive.

PolTec Inc
12-15-2004, 09:18 AM
any advantages between hub mounted endlinks vs. regular endlinks? i see that the hub mounted are a little more expensive.

First, let me clarify that the 4-piece set ($395) does NOT come with end links so for extra $100 you get our adjustable end links that retail for $169.

As far as advantages, in stock configuration, the end links mount to the lateral links and due to sway bar forces the lateral links bend and the bushings in lateral links get compressed, this decreases effectiveness of your sway bar.

With the hub-mounted units, sway bar acts directly on the hub and since the end links are straight pieces of metal with pillowball bearings, there are no such loses.

Dariusz

psyber_0ptix
12-15-2004, 11:16 AM
BUMP

i'm still trying to save up enough to get the 6 pc steel bearing lat links.

but look at these great products!

ryu12341
12-15-2004, 04:51 PM
sweet i just ordered the 6 piece set of the aluminum lateral links with endlinks!!! cant wait to see em

vteckiller01
12-15-2004, 06:41 PM
i wish i had the money to get though's, opted for tein flex's instead

PolTec Inc
12-16-2004, 10:49 AM
sweet i just ordered the 6 piece set of the aluminum lateral links with endlinks!!! cant wait to see em

You should have received email with tracking number yesterday, if you haven't, let ne know and I will send it to you again.

Thanks
Dariusz

Subaruist
12-16-2004, 05:54 PM
the cf endlinks...are they full solid dry carbon rod or just a cf shell wrap-around?

ryu12341
12-17-2004, 02:10 AM
You should have received email with tracking number yesterday, if you haven't, let ne know and I will send it to you again.

Thanks
Dariusz

i got it, thanks!!!!

PolTec Inc
12-17-2004, 09:42 AM
the cf endlinks...are they full solid dry carbon rod or just a cf shell wrap-around?

The CF links have a aluminum core that gives it about 30% of total strength as well as prevents them from breaking when subjected to impacts. The reason why we have the aluminum core is that the stock links (steel) will deform but not fracture is you were to, for example, hit a rock. If you did the same with the 100% carbon links, they would simply fracture, just look at what happens when Formula 1 cars hit an obstruction. So if the links hit an obstruction, the CF shell might fracture but the aluminum will still keep the wheel attached.

D

psyber_0ptix
12-17-2004, 11:52 AM
BUMP, still saving....

eyeballing that 6 piece pillowball...

hope you guys have another promotion by the time i have enogh ;) (probably first or second week of january)

GotHP?
12-17-2004, 05:14 PM
VERY nice products!!! Being a materials engineer I'm tempted by the Ti, but my wallet says Al. What is the weight comparison between the Al and Ti sets?

PolTec Inc
12-17-2004, 08:03 PM
VERY nice products!!! Being a materials engineer I'm tempted by the Ti, but my wallet says Al. What is the weight comparison between the Al and Ti sets?

Aluminum links weight 5.3 lbs per set and the titanium is 4.3 lbs (stock is 8.7 lbs).

To my knowledge, we are the only ones offering adjustable lateral links that weight less than stock units.

D

Subaruist
12-17-2004, 08:38 PM
Unlike a muffler, these suspension links dramatically affect the way the car handles especially on the race track. Have these been tested in anyway? How much adustability do they have in terms of camber/toe? The weight on this particular product does not have any impact in terms of improving the handling characterstics on the car...yeah, lighter is better but majority of the audience in here drive their Subies as a daily and 4lbs means nothing.

petawabit
12-18-2004, 07:23 AM
just took the titanium ones to the redline track event yesterday. I will write a review soon with pictures. Thanks Dariusz! the links are definitely nice and superlight.

PolTec Inc
12-21-2004, 11:30 AM
Unlike a muffler, these suspension links dramatically affect the way the car handles especially on the race track. Have these been tested in anyway? How much adustability do they have in terms of camber/toe? The weight on this particular product does not have any impact in terms of improving the handling characterstics on the car...yeah, lighter is better but majority of the audience in here drive their Subies as a daily and 4lbs means nothing.

We have been testing those for 8 months now without problems. The standard adjustment will give you +/- 1.2 deg of camber and +/-5 deg of toe. We can also cut them to a custom length for free.

The reduction in weight in any of the unsprung components makes the suspension more responsive, especially on a rebound, and while you might not notice 2 lbs difference per wheel, the rule about weight reduction is not to remove a lot from one part/place but rather a little from many parts/places. Also, this is not the ultimate fix it all modification but rather a one of many that should/could be complemented by other modifications like lighter wheels, sway bars, struts and springs.

D

PolTec Inc
12-23-2004, 09:35 PM
^^^^^

casualsurfer
12-25-2004, 04:02 AM
sorry to sound like a dumba$$, but what do endlinks and lateral links do? and where do they go? what benefits do we have switching them out besides weight? are the weight replaced unsprung weight?

thanks!

petawabit
12-25-2004, 02:10 PM
sorry to sound like a dumba$$, but what do endlinks and lateral links do? and where do they go? what benefits do we have switching them out besides weight? are the weight replaced unsprung weight?

thanks!

they go in the rear of the car. the lateral links attack the hub to the rear subframe. The endlinks, depending on which endlinks you get, connect to either the hub(poltec box) or the lateral link(oem configuration) and are attached to the swaybar. By switching them out, you get more precision in the rear due to taking out deflection in the suspension. You do take out unsprung weight by replacing the links with something that weighs half the weight of the stock lateral links. It makes quite a difference since it replaces each soft, rubber bushing with full pillowballs. From the 2 cars I put lateral links on, it made the car handle wonderfully and definitely took out a lot of understeer. Also with the poltecs, you get adjustability which is a plus. It'll also eliminate the need for camber plates or camber bolts since the lateral links can adjust those as well. Happy Holidays everyone

PolTec Inc
12-27-2004, 12:47 PM
Bump

mr. m
12-30-2004, 12:05 AM
Unlike a muffler, these suspension links dramatically affect the way the car handles especially on the race track. Have these been tested in anyway? How much adustability do they have in terms of camber/toe? The weight on this particular product does not have any impact in terms of improving the handling characterstics on the car...yeah, lighter is better but majority of the audience in here drive their Subies as a daily and 4lbs means nothing.

first, before you go criticizing a product you should go do your own research. second, a for sale thread is not the place to criticize something. if you have a problem that needs to be addressed you should email the seller.

i finally got around to installing my front endlinks i ordered a month ago and i broke two lower bolts trying to torque them down. i ended up going with the stock bolt. anyway, ive only driven a few miles with them but i can already tell a huge difference in steering response. i also have poltec rear endlinks and i have to say im very happy with the poltec products and service. instead of ending up with missing parts when you open the package you get extra parts with everything nicely packaged.

psyber_0ptix
12-30-2004, 11:53 AM
bump for 6 piece lat links

akinasdevil
12-31-2004, 05:23 PM
Are the adjustable Titanium lateral links solid/hollow or do they have the aluminum center like the CF pieces? And what is the promo price on the titanium set with shipping?

petawabit
01-01-2005, 02:42 AM
i think they are solid titanium. the cf pieces have the aluminum core to have better qualities in case of a sudden,strong impact. oh, just noticed you said endlinks, I don't think they have ti endlinks.

PolTec Inc
01-01-2005, 02:32 PM
Are the adjustable Titanium endlinks solid/hollow or do they have the aluminum center like the CF pieces? And what is the promo price on the titanium set with shipping?

I assume that you are asking about Titanium lateral links, they are hollow, we use Grade 9 titanium tubing to make those. Send us an email with you zip and year and model of the car and we will give you a quote.

P.S.
I will have some pics of our aluminum trailing arms soon.

Thanks

Dariusz
PolTec Inc
708/308-0947
www.poltec.us
info@poltec.us

psyber_0ptix
01-01-2005, 07:25 PM
P.S.
I will have some pics of our aluminum trailing arms soon.


info@poltec.us

i might just have to wait for these too then! and order all at once..... whats pricing looking like?

ryu12341
01-02-2005, 12:20 AM
I assume that you are asking about Titanium lateral links, they are hollow, we use Grade 9 titanium tubing to make those. Send us an email with you zip and year and model of the car and we will give you a quote.

P.S.
I will have some pics of our aluminum trailing arms soon.

Thanks

Dariusz
PolTec Inc
708/308-0947
www.poltec.us
info@poltec.us

aluminum trailing arms......man you guys are killing me!!! that was my next mod, i hope the pricing isnt too bad. definetly post pics!!!

PolTec Inc
01-03-2005, 09:53 PM
Here are the picture of what should be final prototypes. Eventually we will have a couple of versions, the one in the picture will retail for $399 but will have red aluminum pillowball bearings, not the silver steel units and shoudl be available in 2-3 weeks. There will also be aluminum sheetmetal version retailing for $299, and also later on a Titanium version as well. We will have some introductory pricing (20-25% off).

http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/lateral_links/trailing_links_800.jpg

Later
D

psyber_0ptix
01-03-2005, 10:38 PM
aluminum sheetmetal?

how strong are these in comparison to stockers? i'm imagining strong as nutz. but will it take the abuse of a rallycross?

any package deals? ;) 6 piece aluminum links + the cheaper trailing arms? :p


someday soon i will have your moneys :( i have to make my car payment and insurance payment.... bah...

bump up for quality products

ryu12341
01-04-2005, 12:25 AM
how do these compare to the pink trailing arms? they look a lot different than the pink ones. are the trailing arms with the pillow ball bearings make the ride softer than the ones shown in the pic?

petawabit
01-04-2005, 02:36 AM
how do these compare to the pink trailing arms? they look a lot different than the pink ones. are the trailing arms with the pillow ball bearings make the ride softer than the ones shown in the pic?

they should be very similiar except for rigidity(if that makes a difference), weight, and adjustability. Looking good Dariusz, let me know when you find out when you're going to release the ti versions. Also, what would be the weight differences between the ti and stock trailing arms? Thanks

ryu12341
01-04-2005, 02:38 AM
they should be very similiar except for rigidity(if that makes a difference), weight, and adjustability. Looking good Dariusz, let me know when you find out when you're going to release the ti versions. Also, what would be the weight differences between the ti and stock trailing arms? Thanks

are the rigidity of these ones better than the pinks trailing arms? im hoping poltec can chime in to answer some of my questions.

PolTec Inc
01-04-2005, 09:13 AM
are the rigidity of these ones better than the pinks trailing arms? im hoping poltec can chime in to answer some of my questions.

As far as I know, the pink trailing arms are the same as stock with the exception of the bushing, that is replaced by spherical bearing. Because our arms have much more material on the inside of the "bend" they are much stiffer and stronger as they do not "unbend" so easily. The main difference from the performance standpoint, however, will come from the fact that our arms have pillowball bearings.

Since our arms have the pillowball bearings also, the ride will be actually very similar to the pinks. They will, however, be lighter and stronger although we are not sure how much they will weight yet, once we get the final design, I will let you know.


D

psyber_0ptix
01-04-2005, 09:44 AM
Bump For Interest

ryu12341
01-04-2005, 01:17 PM
As far as I know, the pink trailing arms are the same as stock with the exception of the bushing, that is replaced by spherical bearing. Because our arms have much more material on the inside of the "bend" they are much stiffer and stronger as they do not "unbend" so easily. The main difference from the performance standpoint, however, will come from the fact that our arms have pillowball bearings.

Since our arms have the pillowball bearings also, the ride will be actually very similar to the pinks. They will, however, be lighter and stronger although we are not sure how much they will weight yet, once we get the final design, I will let you know.


D

sounds good!! definetly keep us posted.

Conecrusher
01-04-2005, 09:36 PM
Dariusz;

I was just wondering why PolTec dosn't complete boxing in the aft side of the end link hub mount in the six piece sets? Is it left open for access to the hub bolt?

Picture here - http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/lateral_links/1a-df050.htm

PolTec Inc
01-05-2005, 09:41 AM
Dariusz;

I was just wondering why PolTec dosn't complete boxing in the aft side of the end link hub mount in the six piece sets? Is it left open for access to the hub bolt?

Picture here - http://www.poltec.us/products/subaru/suspension/lateral_links/1a-df050.htm

Main reason is that it is much easier to make them that way and at the same time it eliminates possible clearance issues, due to part's variations, while installing them on the hub. Since the mounts are not loaded with any side forcer, it has little effect on their durability.

D

Greg_STL
01-05-2005, 08:58 PM
I saw on the site that the rear endlinks for the STI also work for the 05 Legacy GTs. Do you have a set of front endlinks that work for the 05 Legacy GT?

PolTec Inc
01-06-2005, 01:07 PM
I saw on the site that the rear endlinks for the STI also work for the 05 Legacy GTs. Do you have a set of front endlinks that work for the 05 Legacy GT?

I am not sure if any of the end links that we offer will fit, if you have any pictures of the stock front end links, I would be happy to look at it and let you know if we have anything that could fit.

Thanks
Dariusz

Greg_STL
01-06-2005, 09:34 PM
A poor image, but it is 20 degrees outside and I just took a quick shot.

www.goodmanstl.org/05LGT_Link.jpg

Another quick question, are the endlinks that tie to the hub instead of the stock location a different length? AKA, if you ever created a lateral link set for the LGT would you be able to re-use a set of poltec end-links that were bought for the stock location?

PolTec Inc
01-07-2005, 10:01 AM
A poor image, but it is 20 degrees outside and I just took a quick shot.

www.goodmanstl.org/05LGT_Link.jpg

Another quick question, are the endlinks that tie to the hub instead of the stock location a different length? AKA, if you ever created a lateral link set for the LGT would you be able to re-use a set of poltec end-links that were bought for the stock location?

Those end links look to be exactly the same as the STi/WRX Sedan front end links.

The rear STi end links, that also fit Forester and Legacy, are the same end links that we use with our hub mounts only set to be at max length. With that said, '05 Legacy rear suspension is very different from the Impreza rear suspension and while we may offer rear lateral links for it, they would be 4-piece sets only as end links do not mount to the lateral links anymore and you could still use the same end links.

Thanks
Dariusz

ami2fst4u
01-08-2005, 10:32 PM
Very interested in the trailing arms when they come available, please keep us posted!!

Hopefully you can offer a nice package deal on a full aluminum setup (i.e. lateral/trailing arms as well as endlinks) for my 04' STi :).

Rick

Javier
01-09-2005, 02:29 AM
I ordered a set of the Titanium lateral links yesterday! Can't wait to ge them! Dariusz, can you send over tracking info? I think you might have sent it but I deleted the email :rolleyes:

JDM addict
01-09-2005, 04:13 AM
You can adjust them to be 8mm (3/16") shorter and 12mm (~1/2") longer than stock.

As far as making them out of platinum or chrome coating, I check our inventory and it looks like we have already used up all of our bling bling allowance for this year (Carbon Fiber needs a lot of it) so your gonna have to wait untill next year when we get new shipments. :p

D

Sorry for never responding to your reply.

Thank you for providing the specs ;)

PolTec Inc
01-10-2005, 09:18 AM
Very interested in the trailing arms when they come available, please keep us posted!!

Hopefully you can offer a nice package deal on a full aluminum setup (i.e. lateral/trailing arms as well as endlinks) for my 04' STi :).

Rick

Yes, we will be offering package deals in few weeks.


Javier, you shoudl have received tracking number from UPS. If you did not, let me know and I will forward it to you.


Thank you guys.

-D

psyber_0ptix
01-10-2005, 09:44 AM
blast, i wish i waited for package deal on lateral links + trailing arms...


oh well :\


finally paypaled yesterday :)

ami2fst4u
01-10-2005, 10:08 AM
Yes, we will be offering package deals in few weeks.

Thank you guys.

-DDariusz, that is excellent to hear :).

Rick

PolTec Inc
01-10-2005, 03:36 PM
blast, i wish i waited for package deal on lateral links + trailing arms...


oh well :\


finally paypaled yesterday :)

Let me know when you're ready and I'll see what I can do.

-D

ryu12341
01-10-2005, 05:40 PM
Let me know when you're ready and I'll see what I can do.

-D

can you hook me up too? :alien: :) i just bought a set of the aluminum ones a few weeks ago.

PolTec Inc
01-11-2005, 09:39 AM
can you hook me up too? :alien: :) i just bought a set of the aluminum ones a few weeks ago.

No problem.

-D

psyber_0ptix
01-11-2005, 10:42 AM
bizzump

PolTec Inc
01-12-2005, 05:43 PM
This promo will end on Jan 16 so place your orders soon to take advantage of these low prices.

psyber_0ptix
01-12-2005, 06:09 PM
bump for great product at great price!

cant wait for trailing arms

KnightWRXRider_
01-12-2005, 06:11 PM
Keep us updated on the trailing arms!

This promo will end on Jan 16 so place your orders soon to take advantage of these low prices.

IwantONE
01-12-2005, 06:14 PM
Could you give me price for front and rear endlinks for an 02 wagon shipped to 77375? Thanks.

Alex

PolTec Inc
01-13-2005, 09:34 AM
Could you give me price for front and rear endlinks for an 02 wagon shipped to 77375? Thanks.

Alex

Rear with spherical bearins are $95 (the combination end links are temporarly unavailable), front steel are $79 and S&H is $10 = $184

Thanks
-D

psyber_0ptix
01-13-2005, 04:19 PM
bump

lateral links come tomorrow... will take pics of install :)

Battlewgn02
01-14-2005, 02:44 AM
OMG!! I purchased the aluminum with poly bushings for my 02 wagon, and alls' I can say is...PIMP SHIZZLE!! These things kick A$$! If you already have a lot of stiffners..HAHA I said stiffners! Anyway if you've already done quite a bit to reduce compliance in your suspension, then these bad boys are the cherry on top. Good product by the way!!!

ryu12341
01-14-2005, 02:48 AM
agreed, these units are nice!!! i got the aluminum ones too and they kick ass!!! im waiting for those trailing arms....they look sweet!!!

psyber_0ptix
01-14-2005, 09:08 AM
its out for delivery, shoudl arrive later this evening. its rainy as hell out, but i might do it in my friends garage. i'll scrounge around for a camera to take pics of the install......

btw, is it just strait forward?:

-jack car up
-support hub wiht jack stand
-loosend bolts (mark alignment bolt if neccisary)
-measure up to stock links
-re-install/torque to spec
-go get an alignment.


i'll also be doing the subframe locking bolts at the same time. i imagine my alignment would be way uberphuked until monday...

PolTec Inc
01-17-2005, 09:57 AM
bump, bump.

petawabit
01-18-2005, 12:34 AM
its out for delivery, shoudl arrive later this evening. its rainy as hell out, but i might do it in my friends garage. i'll scrounge around for a camera to take pics of the install......

btw, is it just strait forward?:

-jack car up
-support hub wiht jack stand
-loosend bolts (mark alignment bolt if neccisary)
-measure up to stock links
-re-install/torque to spec
-go get an alignment.


i'll also be doing the subframe locking bolts at the same time. i imagine my
alignment would be way uberphuked until monday...

Make sure you can do it. I've done a couple of these installs and its a hit or miss type thing. Sometimes, the bolts are so stuck on there. They are VERY tight. THe alignment should be fine for awhile. I took mine to the track without alignment

psyber_0ptix
01-18-2005, 01:28 AM
they are now installed without any problems.

the hardest part(s) were:

~breaking the botls loose with hand tools
~ the one bolt fo the front link on passenger side. the gas tanks really gets in the way. otherwise, i was suprised with how easy it actually was.

although, i am not sure i fi installed the boxes correctly as they seem angled downward a bit (after tightening that black hex bolt to press against the hub. but it has ye to cause issues and i will be visiting them shortly anyways to fix the passenger side endlink.

waiting for friends to upload pictures :)

these are GREAT products! BUMP

psyber_0ptix
01-19-2005, 11:53 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/psyber_0ptix/DSCN0662.jpg

psyber_0ptix
01-19-2005, 11:53 AM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/psyber_0ptix/DSCN0663.jpg

KnightWRXRider_
01-19-2005, 02:46 PM
You are big ballin now, those things are nice. Let us know how she feels now.

psyber_0ptix
01-19-2005, 02:58 PM
immediately, it feels like it wants to oversteer a lot easier. and its smoother. need to get it aligned now....


nvh still hasnt increased much even after the rear diff outriger bushings. (probably cause i cant hear over my exhaust)

i cant wait to get the subframe locking bolt sint her and align it. then i wil empt my car out and ahve fun.

i think i will be putting my sway bar back on its softest setting for now until i get used to the changes. it definately steps out easier, when i wasnt expecting it... (though within control)

ryu12341
01-19-2005, 04:02 PM
can you show more up close pictures of your endlinks? i think my roomate installed em wrong and i want to show him the correct way.

psyber_0ptix
01-19-2005, 04:20 PM
what in particular?

psyber_0ptix
01-19-2005, 04:25 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/psyber_0ptix/DSCN0662.jpg

the black screws push against the hub to keep them from rotating.

PolTec Inc
01-19-2005, 04:42 PM
immediately, it feels like it wants to oversteer a lot easier. and its smoother. need to get it aligned now....


nvh still hasnt increased much even after the rear diff outriger bushings. (probably cause i cant hear over my exhaust)

i cant wait to get the subframe locking bolt sint her and align it. then i wil empt my car out and ahve fun.

i think i will be putting my sway bar back on its softest setting for now until i get used to the changes. it definately steps out easier, when i wasnt expecting it... (though within control)

Be careful out there, I don't want you to curb-test those just yet ;) . Definitely get the alignment, search suspension forum for settings or keep it stock if you prefer.

-D

ryu12341
01-19-2005, 04:47 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/psyber_0ptix/DSCN0662.jpg

the black screws push against the hub to keep them from rotating.

that is perfect. i'll show him this pic so he can redo it. thanks!!!

KnightWRXRider_
01-19-2005, 04:53 PM
Any updates on when the trailing arms will be out yet?

Be careful out there, I don't want you to curb-test those just yet ;) . Definitely get the alignment, search suspension forum for settings or keep it stock if you prefer.

-D

psyber_0ptix
01-19-2005, 05:08 PM
well, i needed these links to zero my toe, but i am planning on running -1 => -1.1 camber in rear

hopefully there will be no close encounters with the curb, but my street is rather banked (or raised int he center) but it has yet to cause any problems yet.

one quick question, i will get a better picture later, but is it ok for the endlink "box" to sit rather slanted. its fixed whereas it doesnt move up and down.

also, there will be no risk of the little screw tearing threads out under heavy sway bar load right? ;)

so if i set the cusco to its stiffest setting it ~should~ be ok?

man, during the install i was going nuts because i saw spacers and washers and nuts and bolts.... i was getting confused till i realized you send extra hardwear just-in-case.

thanks dariusz for all your support. i called poltec 2 or 3 times and they gave me all the right answers and know how to deal wiht customers. i definately will be buying more products from poltec. i.e fornt endlinks and trailing-arms when available.

PolTec Inc
01-20-2005, 01:10 PM
Any updates on when the trailing arms will be out yet?

We will be a little delayed with that since we received the material just yesterday. Now we have to machine them and send them for anodizings, that means another 2-3 weeks.

also, there will be no risk of the little screw tearing threads out under heavy sway bar load right?

so if i set the cusco to its stiffest setting it ~should~ be ok??

There are plenty of thereads to support it and the screw is alloy steel so they WILL be OK.

-D

PolTec Inc
01-22-2005, 10:21 AM
^^^^^^^

psyber_0ptix
01-22-2005, 10:48 AM
snow bumpo

Javier
01-31-2005, 01:15 PM
Dariusz, I had my titanium lateral links installed last week and I want to get an alignment done but I have a question about adjusting the links once on the car. How do you use them to change the alignment settings? I mean, do you loosen one end and then turn the other or what? I'm not really sure and I'm not sure that the alignment guys will know how to do it, so I wanna be sure. Thanks!

PolTec Inc
01-31-2005, 03:27 PM
Dariusz, I had my titanium lateral links installed last week and I want to get an alignment done but I have a question about adjusting the links once on the car. How do you use them to change the alignment settings? I mean, do you loosen one end and then turn the other or what? I'm not really sure and I'm not sure that the alignment guys will know how to do it, so I wanna be sure. Thanks!

It is pretty simple, you need to loosen both nuts on the link and than turn the middle part (tube) to extend it or shorten it. You may use the short Titanium rod that was included with the links to turn the tubes (they have 4 holes on each end where the rod fits). To figure out which way to turn the tube, look at the side of the lateral link that has right-hand thread (one with lock washer between the tube and jam nut) and if turning of the tube brings it closer to the bearing you are shortening it, turn the tube other way to lengthen the link.

I am pretty sure that the guys that deal with alignments will be doing the alignment will know how to adjust is since it is very similar to adjusting the front tie rods. Give them both rods (gold and titanium one) that came with the links, they will need those to tighten the nuts (make sure you get them back)


I hope that this helps, if you have more questions, please post them in the other thread that I started in this forum. I have to lock this one since we are only allowed to have one thread open.

-D