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Anyone have road-car impressions of the solid sides?
They are not identical. The RS tie rods are similar to the stock ones in general construction but have different geometry to accommodate the lowered ride height. The GT2/Evo tie rods are monoball type and are pictured in this thread which also details my impressions of this as well as the solid side mods.
Sunset is the only place selling OE parts without gouging people. Everything there is priced that way. Everything on my car came from those guys. I stopped comparing pricing cuz it's a waste of time.
Nicest guys in the world as well. No affiliation, etc..
Same deal with Audi parts. I haven't bought any "dealer only" parts from anyone else for years now. Even if their prices weren't the best, their service and knowledge is worth it....but their prices ARE the best.
Do you HAVE to use the GT2 tie rods if you install the GT2 uprights? I'd rather not spend the $400.
Yes at least the outer half. They have different angles at the end where they bolt into the wheel upright. The inner half can be pinned to make it solid.
FWIW
Sunset is currently advertising these uprights and tie rods in the recent EXCELLENCE mag for a bit more $$ than i listed in my post from Jan 2011.
FWIW
Sunset is currently advertising these uprights and tie rods in the recent EXCELLENCE mag for a bit more $$ than i listed in my post from Jan 2011.