Alternate source for RS Kinematic Arms?
10-09-2014, 07:08 PM
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Racer
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Alternate source for RS Kinematic Arms?
I have bought most of the front and rear RS suspension bits I need, but I am hung up on the kinematic arms. Sunset lists them as back-ordered with no delivery date, and they said that means that Porsche is waiting for re-supply from its OEM. I have not tried any other source. Does anyone have any suggestions for an alternative source for these parts?
10-09-2014, 07:13 PM
#2
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Besides googling like crazy, a short term option would be to get Elephant sports hardness bushings and install those in your current K-arms. The bushing is the same as the RS bushing.
10-09-2014, 07:33 PM
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Racer
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Hey Stealth, I have a black 1997 C4S that looks just like yours. Turbo S front spoiler, Euro front bumper, front brake ducts and fog lights, and clear lenses. I also have the Euro rear bumper, and Tore's excellent LED lights at the corners. No tail at this time. I'm in Seattle.
10-09-2014, 07:35 PM
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The Elephant Sport rubber bush in a stock KT arm will be the functional equivalent of an RS arm
The RS only used sport rubber in 4 places
the rear leg of the front A-arms - I'd use sport rubber in all legs
the KT arm
the rear leg of the rear A-arm
all the sway bar bushes
10-09-2014, 10:01 PM
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I feel your pain. Been waiting over a year since ordering thru Andrea (Suncoast) with no ETA in sight from Germany.
Will Elephant sell you just the sport bushings for just the KT arms ? There website indicates you need to purchase the whole kit ($400).
Will Elephant sell you just the sport bushings for just the KT arms ? There website indicates you need to purchase the whole kit ($400).
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10-09-2014, 11:27 PM
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The Elephant Sport rubber bush in a stock KT arm will be the functional equivalent of an RS arm
The RS only used sport rubber in 4 places
the rear leg of the front A-arms - I'd use sport rubber in all legs
the KT arm
the rear leg of the rear A-arm
all the sway bar bushes
The Elephant Sport rubber bush in a stock KT arm will be the functional equivalent of an RS arm
The RS only used sport rubber in 4 places
the rear leg of the front A-arms - I'd use sport rubber in all legs
the KT arm
the rear leg of the rear A-arm
all the sway bar bushes
10-10-2014, 12:07 AM
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Bill do you know if the rear lower A-arms can have the inner bushings replaced? If so, do you know who would have the cartridges? Elephant doesn't have them for the a-arms. That's the last "rubber" in the back that I haven't dealt with. Was trying to avoid replacing the whole arm. Thanks
How many miles do you have on the car?
10-10-2014, 01:43 AM
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I just rebushed all of mine with elephant sport rubber, replaced the toe link with with rennline. Aka the Bill V. Rs+ spec.
Super easy to rebushed if you have a press. The only ball joint that was shot were the toe links, which I was replacing anyways.
Super easy to rebushed if you have a press. The only ball joint that was shot were the toe links, which I was replacing anyways.
10-10-2014, 02:55 AM
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ERP..
They are distributed by Ira Ranin at Tarrett Engineering. In my case, I went for the complete ERP rear links treatment.
I also used ERP for their version go the GT2 tie rods.
Ira is great to work with. He is also a Club Racer, so he talks the talk and walks the walk.
I also used ERP for their version go the GT2 tie rods.
Ira is great to work with. He is also a Club Racer, so he talks the talk and walks the walk.
10-10-2014, 08:31 AM
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Bill do you know if the rear lower A-arms can have the inner bushings replaced? If so, do you know who would have the cartridges? Elephant doesn't have them for the a-arms. That's the last "rubber" in the back that I haven't dealt with. Was trying to avoid replacing the whole arm. Thanks
I never looked into it myself, when I used rubber bushes I had purchased the RS rear A-arms, now that I am using mono-***** I purchased RSR rear A-arms
A friend purchased some mono-***** for that app, but I don't recall where, he never used them as the oe mono-***** on the leading legs of his were bad, he purchased RSR arms too.
The oe leading leg mono-***** can be useless after as little as 12-15k of hard use.
10-10-2014, 08:57 AM
#15
Elephant has sealed monoballs available. Might need to call to order individual pieces, the website lists complete front & rear kits.
http://www.elephantracing.com/suspen...-monoballs.htm
http://www.elephantracing.com/suspen...-monoballs.htm