RL end links installed plus custom exhaust

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2010alticoupe
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Hey guys, so I got myself the RL front end links. But, before I install them I have one quick question. I'm on Coilovers, how would I have to adjust the end links? I don't know if to leave them at their smallest setting or extending them more. Thanks for the help in advance guys.
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beeristasty
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Make them the same length as the oem ones.

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Loop would definitely know the answer to this as he is the most experienced guy here when it comes to suspension, but he's been scarce lately. My instinct is in line with beeristasty.

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navyguy1257
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It depends on how hard your really going to run the car, they help support your suspension so if you make them a little longer it will end up making them stiffer but at the same time that will cause your outside/inside wall on your tires to wear a little differently so you may go through tires a little faster. Either way though, they are a much better upgrade then the pathetic stock endlinks

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Good explanation, I had no idea I actually had them closed this whole time. So if I were to extend them to the max, is there gonna be a significant difference track wise?

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2010alticoupe
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Thanks guys for the input. So I finally got em installed at a shop, mostly cause I messed up the nut by the front sway-bar :facepalm: . Guy charged me 20 bucks, not bad seeing as the nut was all grinded down by me. Well after the install, I can tell you that the front feels way more planted and responsive. Good upgrade :dblthumb:
Plus I finally added an exhaust to my car, custom cat-back with magnaflow muffler. Subtle sound. Didn't want anything too over the top.
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AlexM.
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This is probably a stupid question but are these the equivalent to front camber arms?

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2010alticoupe
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AlexM. wrote:This is probably a stupid question but are these the equivalent to front camber arms?
There's no stupid questions in my book. Since I always have questions and I like to think they're not stupid lol. Anywho, I don't think they are. But, I might be wrong. The front feels more responsive on quick maneuvers.

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The endlinks are not the same as camber arms. They basically connect the front stabilizer bar to your suspension. I recently looked into them. The great thing about these are that they are adjustable compared to stock. Their affect on handling is along the lines of this; The longer you set them the tighter steering will be, this is because they then put more tension on the front stabilizer bar. more tension on it means there will be less "give", meaning less front body roll, thus better cornering. but this is within reason, making them to long could cause too much stress on the stabilizer bar which could cause problems. These are great for lowered cars because you also want the angles of connection proper (shorter then stock), reducing unwanted stress on the suspension system. This is probably similar to the traction bars I bought, they basically reduced give when I drove hard and they made my car feel very different then from before. Racingline makes great stuff and their products are at the top of my list to get.

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Thanks 2010alti and wade. Sounds like a nice addition to have.

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I have the racing line rear sway bar and front strut bar how should i have the front and rear endlinks angled for maximum handling?


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