Tension Rods Installed

[TBrack]

Took bigger air tools than I had, but I got it done.

Installed a new control arm for the front right and Hardrace Pillow-Ball Rods for the S13.



50% handling response added from stock.

[maxnix]

No noticeable increase in impact harshness?

[DrewQ45]

Next time please make the pictures a little larger.

[Falkdesigns]

That's sexy! Very nice, I can't wait to get some either Tein or these Hardrace versions on my ride.

[Q_SHIP]

Are those rivets or caridge bolts?

[ponzy]

Whats the diff bet jdm hardrace with that of spl's? Besides price. Pls elaborate. thanks all

[maxnix]

Whats the diff bet jdm hardrace with that of spl's?

Hardrace is actually from Taiwan.

http://www.hardrace.com for more information.

Pretty much covered in previous posts.

[elwesso]

Whats the diff bet jdm hardrace with that of spl's? Besides price. Pls elaborate. thanks all

as far as I can tell the only difference is that the ones in this threads have a dust boot. They both use Heim joints, on the SPLs the heim joint is exposed but on the others its not.. Not really a big deal, because heim joints are cheap and they can be replaced really easy... Im thinking about replacing all my heim joints on my components since I bought them used... Will at least take them apart and inspect/grease.

[lino]

50% handling response added from stock.

How about a little more detail please.

[TBrack]

No noticeable increase in impact harshness?

just a tad at low speeds

as far as I can tell the only difference is that the ones in this threads have a dust boot. They both use Heim joints, on the SPLs the heim joint is exposed but on the others its not.. Not really a big deal, because heim joints are cheap and they can be replaced really easy... Im thinking about replacing all my heim joints on my components since I bought them used... Will at least take them apart and inspect/grease.

I'm pretty sure these have more than just a boot... I don't know many details myself but they seem to be oil filled inside

[TBrack]

How about a little more detail please.

not sure what you want me to say lol

I get a lot more responsive steering and braking, along with better grip in tight turns.

[lino]

You said it all now. Thanks . I just love hearing that a new part makes a difference you can feel. Glad you're enjoying it.

[TBrack]

Yea it was definitely a NOTICEABLE upgrade that I would recommend to anyone looking to cut out some body roll and get better handling response.

[maxnix]

Yea it was definitely a NOTICEABLE upgrade that I would recommend to anyone looking to cut out some body roll.

Body roll? Shouldn't affect it at all.

How about impact harshness on road imperfections?

[Falkdesigns]

Yeah, definitely has nothing to do with body roll. I drove Audiovisiony's silver Y33 with Tein tension rods and could hardly tell a difference over my OE units in terms of harshness which is why I'm definitely doing this mod.

[TBrack]

Well I notice less body roll... not sure if a new control arm would cause that but I notice it. Not sure how old my other suspension parts are either, but the harshness increase is negligible.

[ponzy]

nice.......have installed an adjustable links too? what kind of FUCA did you use? i was thinking to install SPL's but spl FUCA is out for remodelling and daryl said it would be out prolly may. he said it's only $300 versus the v1 fUCA which is $335. There's too many things to fix on my q. right now if i am driving it i am hearing like the passenger tire is about to give out esp when hitting bumps. i know pretty sure it's the UPPER LINK and tension rods too. not sure if the ball joint now is affected. i hope not, that would be another $$$ to spend on my Q.

[maxnix]

i was thinking to install SPL's but spl FUCA is out for remodelling and daryl said it would be out prolly may.

Bet you $20 they are not out by July.

[TBrack]

nice.......have installed an adjustable links too? what kind of FUCA did you use? i was thinking to install SPL's but spl FUCA is out for remodelling and daryl said it would be out prolly may. he said it's only $300 versus the v1 fUCA which is $335. There's too many things to fix on my q. right now if i am driving it i am hearing like the passenger tire is about to give out esp when hitting bumps. i know pretty sure it's the UPPER LINK and tension rods too. not sure if the ball joint now is affected. i hope not, that would be another $$$ to spend on my Q.

Saving up my $$ for the links and fucas. The rods already dug a hole in my pocket.

[TBrack]

Just put on the FSTB and WOW. I have never felt a car that responsive and precise! I just can't wait to finish the rest of my suspension...