Racingline Endlinks Install : PICS :
07-27-2006, 10:22 AM
#41
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Originally Posted by CanadianMoFo
My mechanic installed mine while the car was in the shop for some other stuffs. He said that he set the length to the same as the OEM endlinks. Should I have had him set them slightly shorter for an improved response?
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07-27-2006, 10:52 AM
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Hmmm I guess I skipped over that tidbit of info. It would seem to make sense that you would want them the same length as the OEM ones. I'm not sure what the difference in effect would be if they are shorter or longer?
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07-27-2006, 01:21 PM
#43
Originally Posted by CanadianMoFo
Hmmm I guess I skipped over that tidbit of info. It would seem to make sense that you would want them the same length as the OEM ones. I'm not sure what the difference in effect would be if they are shorter or longer?
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07-28-2006, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
If you extend them, you will put preload on the swaybar. I wouldnt do that unless you have stock suspension. The endlinks were designed to fit lower suspensions by default and to be adjusted back to OEM suspension if necessary.
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So they should be as short as possible, like they were shipped.
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07-29-2006, 01:43 PM
#45
Originally Posted by CanadianMoFo
So they should be as short as possible, like they were shipped.
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If your ride is on OEM height, extend them to same size as OEM endlinks.
07-30-2006, 07:43 AM
#47
Originally Posted by Albert
How do I entend them?
v. i. 1. To attend to; to apply one's self to.
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If your asking how to install, go to first page on this thread.
If your asking how to buy, go to here ENDLINKS GB
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08-06-2006, 07:53 AM
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I meant extend. Now I know what entend means. 
Anyway, I had the endlinks installed already so this morning I removed them
and did the extension. I have stock suspension. After extending
the endlinks, it was a bit more challenging to put them back on. The
key is to pry one end of the RSB down and then insert the endlink.
Anyway, I had the endlinks installed already so this morning I removed them
and did the extension. I have stock suspension. After extending
the endlinks, it was a bit more challenging to put them back on. The
key is to pry one end of the RSB down and then insert the endlink.
08-07-2006, 01:29 PM
#51
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I posted my driving impression a few posts back. But that was
with the endlinks not extended. After extension, there is a
noticable difference. I guess the preload was missing.
Anyway, I can tell that the rear is much tighter because
I no longer need to turn the steering wheel too much
for high speed turns. It was a scary feeling driving the
car when I first got it. I use to turn early entering a curve
and try to catch the inside corner because the RSB would
kick in so late. Now the steering is more precise.
PS Cattman will not have the FSTB available anytime soon.
And I don't want to go with Stillen.
with the endlinks not extended. After extension, there is a
noticable difference. I guess the preload was missing.
Anyway, I can tell that the rear is much tighter because
I no longer need to turn the steering wheel too much
for high speed turns. It was a scary feeling driving the
car when I first got it. I use to turn early entering a curve
and try to catch the inside corner because the RSB would
kick in so late. Now the steering is more precise.
PS Cattman will not have the FSTB available anytime soon.
And I don't want to go with Stillen.
08-07-2006, 02:23 PM
#52
Originally Posted by Albert
I posted my driving impression a few posts back. But that was
with the endlinks not extended. After extension, there is a
noticable difference. I guess the preload was missing.
Anyway, I can tell that the rear is much tighter because
I no longer need to turn the steering wheel too much
for high speed turns. It was a scary feeling driving the
car when I first got it. I use to turn early entering a curve
and try to catch the inside corner because the RSB would
kick in so late. Now the steering is more precise.
PS Cattman will not have the FSTB available anytime soon.
And I don't want to go with Stillen.
with the endlinks not extended. After extension, there is a
noticable difference. I guess the preload was missing.
Anyway, I can tell that the rear is much tighter because
I no longer need to turn the steering wheel too much
for high speed turns. It was a scary feeling driving the
car when I first got it. I use to turn early entering a curve
and try to catch the inside corner because the RSB would
kick in so late. Now the steering is more precise.
PS Cattman will not have the FSTB available anytime soon.
And I don't want to go with Stillen.
do you want to guess what that might be?Kamski
08-07-2006, 03:05 PM
#53
Originally Posted by kamilkluczewski
Heheheheh, my dear friend, well turns out, TAZ the guy who made the endlinks, is also working on another project do you want to guess what that might be?
Kamski
do you want to guess what that might be?Kamski
08-07-2006, 05:14 PM
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Please let it be FSTB! 
And he also mentioned about the front endlinks:
"I do plan on it and I have a sample already, just need to find a way to do it at an affordable level. They are not as easy as the rear and require some outsourse fabrication. so it'll be a while longer"
And he also mentioned about the front endlinks:
"I do plan on it and I have a sample already, just need to find a way to do it at an affordable level. They are not as easy as the rear and require some outsourse fabrication. so it'll be a while longer"
08-19-2006, 08:00 PM
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Just installed my endlinks. It was a bi&*@ to get the stock bolts off. I also most stripped them. Anyway, once they were off the install was pretty straight forward. BTW I have the Stillen sway bar.
Driving impressions:
The rear end feels noticeably more solid. Not nearly as much rear end body lean in the turns.
Funny, I notice the front end feels looser now. Time for the Nismo sway bar and hopefully endlinks for the front end.
Driving impressions:
The rear end feels noticeably more solid. Not nearly as much rear end body lean in the turns.
Funny, I notice the front end feels looser now. Time for the Nismo sway bar and hopefully endlinks for the front end.
08-20-2006, 08:11 AM
#56
Originally Posted by AllBlackMax
Just installed my endlinks. It was a bi&*@ to get the stock bolts off. I also most stripped them. Anyway, once they were off the install was pretty straight forward. BTW I have the Stillen sway bar.
Driving impressions:
The rear end feels noticeably more solid. Not nearly as much rear end body lean in the turns.
Funny, I notice the front end feels looser now. Time for the Nismo sway bar and hopefully endlinks for the front end.
Driving impressions:
The rear end feels noticeably more solid. Not nearly as much rear end body lean in the turns.
Funny, I notice the front end feels looser now. Time for the Nismo sway bar and hopefully endlinks for the front end.
08-20-2006, 08:50 AM
#57
I've got a bit of a problem. I installed the entire suspension kit from cattman and the racing endlings.
After the installation there were noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. After reading here that I should squeeze the shi-t outta the rubber I went back to the mechanic and he tighten it completely. There was no noise for 2 days and now I hear it again. It is most hear at low speads going down or up a ramp, like the one in a driver. I notice it most when going down/up at an angle when the weight of the vehicle shift from side to side. Please help, I can't sleep at night HEHE
After the installation there were noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. After reading here that I should squeeze the shi-t outta the rubber I went back to the mechanic and he tighten it completely. There was no noise for 2 days and now I hear it again. It is most hear at low speads going down or up a ramp, like the one in a driver. I notice it most when going down/up at an angle when the weight of the vehicle shift from side to side. Please help, I can't sleep at night HEHE
08-20-2006, 08:52 AM
#58
Can someone send me some pics of their endlings installed? The mechanic also was confused about how the sway bar goes on and I read here that it is easy to install it backwards. Can someone send me some pics PLEASE? email is xoomer@xoomer.com.
KAM your link with guide to installation does not work, HELP!!!
KAM your link with guide to installation does not work, HELP!!!
08-20-2006, 10:08 AM
#59
Originally Posted by xoomer.com
I've got a bit of a problem. I installed the entire suspension kit from cattman and the racing endlings.
After the installation there were noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. After reading here that I should squeeze the shi-t outta the rubber I went back to the mechanic and he tighten it completely. There was no noise for 2 days and now I hear it again. It is most hear at low speads going down or up a ramp, like the one in a driver. I notice it most when going down/up at an angle when the weight of the vehicle shift from side to side. Please help, I can't sleep at night HEHE
After the installation there were noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. After reading here that I should squeeze the shi-t outta the rubber I went back to the mechanic and he tighten it completely. There was no noise for 2 days and now I hear it again. It is most hear at low speads going down or up a ramp, like the one in a driver. I notice it most when going down/up at an angle when the weight of the vehicle shift from side to side. Please help, I can't sleep at night HEHE
08-21-2006, 05:05 AM
#60
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Oh baby! With my trunk empty and the endlinks installed the rear end feels so much more stable around the corners. Especially on the highway. I took a couple 360 degree on-ramps at higher speeds than normal and the rear end stayed planted. I'm impressed.
Finally, the Max is starting to handle like it should from the factory.
I'll eventually put my sub and spare back in but I'm enjoying this too much.
Finally, the Max is starting to handle like it should from the factory.
I'll eventually put my sub and spare back in but I'm enjoying this too much.
08-25-2006, 05:34 PM
#62
08-26-2006, 04:45 AM
#65
Originally Posted by eK9aT10pSi
are there any deals going on for the rear endlinks anymore, i cant seem to find the thread.
04-30-2007, 08:02 AM
#70
Energy Suspension
Well, i fixed the excessive knocking back there as my bushings shreaded. Taz has been great in helping, but I decided to upgrade the bushings and installed a hella bushing set from Energy Suspension. After a week of looking into it, I got the 9.8106R set that are quite fatter. The dilemma I ran into was finding washers for this set as it doesnt come with any. I then purchased the 9.8105R set that comes with washers but bigger grommets. I installed them yesterday and man what a difference. i will get a pic on here soon. i did have to increase the length of the bolt from 2.5 in to 3 in. What a difference. These bushings will hopefully never rupture as my last once did (I guess you can tighten them too much as was the advise given).
05-03-2007, 07:53 PM
#73
coitatie, how are your final impressions of the ES upgrade? that seems like a good thing to do since they are polyurethanne [sp?] what do you notice between the ones that came with the endlink kit opposed to the ES ones you bought?
05-04-2007, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by coitaltie
I used the washers from the 9.9105R with the grommets from the 9.8106R as that may have been confusing.
I'm looking to close up the void on the set that came with the endlinks.
There is still a little lean on 10-20 degree curves.
05-04-2007, 05:55 AM
#75
Sorry I haven't got any pics yet, but i haven't lifted the car again. it will be done hopefully next week. The bushings on ES are about twice as thick so I increased the length of the bolt by 1/2". it is very tight, but I do not recommend using all the washers as I would leave the washers out next to the RSB. you may get some popping noise. The 9.106R I got from Summit racing and the 9.105R (full kit with washers, only used washers) believe it or not, i got from Autozone. I will have pics soon....promise.
05-04-2007, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by coitaltie
Sorry I haven't got any pics yet, but i haven't lifted the car again. it will be done hopefully next week. The bushings on ES are about twice as thick so I increased the length of the bolt by 1/2". it is very tight, but I do not recommend using all the washers as I would leave the washers out next to the RSB. you may get some popping noise. The 9.106R I got from Summit racing and the 9.105R (full kit with washers, only used washers) believe it or not, i got from Autozone. I will have pics soon....promise.
I'd just ordered a set. I use G suffix for the black color.
The shipping cost was more than the product itself.
I will try to look for the washers and bolts from a hardware store.
05-04-2007, 10:37 AM
#77
Originally Posted by Albert
Ok, thanks for the info.
I'd just ordered a set. I use G suffix for the black color.
The shipping cost was more than the product itself.
I will try to look for the washers and bolts from a hardware store.
I'd just ordered a set. I use G suffix for the black color.
The shipping cost was more than the product itself.
I will try to look for the washers and bolts from a hardware store.
Will have pics tonight of the finished product.
05-04-2007, 05:19 PM
#80
Originally Posted by Albert
How come you did not extend the endlinks vertically apart to match the stock ones? Is your car lowered?