no still doing testing

 

The SPL Parts end links have been released for those of you that are interested.
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/230829-some-new-spl-stuff-sneak-peak-7.html

 

I already ordered the SPL endlinks yesterday. I want to pick up a set of his endlinks as well. You can never have too many endlinks on hand... or something like that.

 

got my spl endlinks today. great quality and price.

I will also try the Z1 endlinks once they are available.

 

Any updates on the Z1 links?

 

bump for more info!

 

SPL Endlinks FTW!

 

Sadly the SPL endlinks did not fix the problem of a loud pop when turning up an incline. I think its the chassis.

 

no news from us yet...been working on some other things as of late, but once we have them ready, we'll post

 

TC's links are still working well for me. Had about 4 track days and 5k street miles on them so far.

 

I'm getting a loud popping noise, too. It's coming from the rear, and I can only think it's the springs or the end links. I've checked the bolts for the sways and don't see anything loose. I can't imagine a chassis actually popping.

 

To troubleshoot the problem, you are probably going to have to get someone in the passanger seat and see where they hear the sound coming from too. Then when you both agree that the sound is coming from a specific area, have them stand outside the car and see if they still think it is in the same place. Once you have narrowed down the area of the car to a specific spot, jack the car up and start inspecting all the linkages on the suspension, and if it is the rear, don't forget the drive shaft and differential can be the problem.
Sorry, there is no easy solution.

Guys, I haven't posted on here for some time on the Powergrid endlinks, when I have some time, I will get into the specifics about why you can't jugde a book by its cover. What I mean, just because something is big doesn't mean it is strong. You must choose the correct materials for each application, and Powergrid did pick the materials for these to be used on race applications.
When I get some time I will write up a section on material use, and if you need to read some good stuff that will change your way of looking at suspension parts and start asking the right questions - read "Engineering to Win" by Carrol Smith.

 

I'm interested to hear your thoughts on the Powergrid endlinks. Namely, why they made the front endlinks so much longer than stock, causing my front sway bars to slightly contact the brake lines. Seems like a design oversight, and I'm considering ditching my Powergrid endlinks because of it.

 

not the springs, I had the pop on both my HKS RS springs & stock springs. These were tested with both the HKS shocks and OEM shocks.

 

My stock endlinks made no noise at all. However, after installing the SPL endlinks, I feel something in the front suspension shifting or loose. I hear noises when I go over bumps too. What could be wrong?

 

didnt tighten them enough

 

torque specs?

 

As tight as humanly possible.

 

and check them a few hundred miles later

 

Some things to look out for:

Make sure you tighten the jam nuts for the rod ends

Make sure the endlinks still have plenty of articulation (the spherical bearing can still rotate, and is not binding) after install. You might have to tighten the jam nuts a certain way to ensure this.

If you have older sway bars without collars, you will need collars. The sway bar cannot be allowed to shift left and right, freely articulating endlinks like these will not be able to re-center the sway bar.