Difference between V1 and V2 SPL TC Rods?

[aesic]

After my previous thread and some more research I've decided I want to replace my blown stock TC rods. A friend of mine (different guy than the previous post) will sell me his V1 TC rods (S13) because he got a S14. What are the differences between V1 and V2? The SPL website says:

"New version! Larger and stronger, and now featuring tough chromoly rod ends, Seals-It rod end seals (longer lasting than dust boots and replaceable without removing the rod end, which would require a realignment), and optional aluminum brake deflector guides that mount directly to the tension rods."

I won't be getting break deflectors so that doesn't matter to me.

How much larger/stronger are V2? I'm pretty sure I read that V2 size/strength are overkill so I don't think I'm too worried about that (its a DD, no a track car).

I guess the biggest question is about the "Seals-It rod end seals". What difference will the different rod end seals make (longevity/going out)?

[aesic]

Anyone? I know people have had V1 and then upgraded to V2.

[Nismo_Freak]

Both are good products.

The rod ends are cheap to replace and will last for years even without the seals.

[aesic]

Picked up the SPL v1 tension rods. The only thing now is that I'm afraid my 6 month free alignment at Sears will be void when I install them. I think that if I install parts that change the aligment it voids the free 6 months. Is it possible that they won't notice or that they will think it was there before? Its been a few months since my last alignment. The other possibility is that one of the mechanics has a S13 coupe and he might let it slide, heh. Guess I should get to know him.