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Old 02-17-2012 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by a_Y
Thanks for the reply! It's getting me thinking even more about the RSS components.

Any others can chime in with their own experiences with RSS products with some mileage on them?

M3EvoBR, iirc, Champion were developing suspension links and parts with aurora bearings correct?
I believe so, but the FK from RSS and other companies work just fine. At some point they all need replacement, specially if you drive the car on the street. RSS products works just fine, Tarett, Torque solution (I have it in my car) ERP, Champion, GMG, etc.
Some of them have a better design than others, and some of them use better rod ends than others. Just a matter of choosing whats best for you.
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does anyone know if the tarett brand thrust arms will work with the RSS LCA's or is it maybe not good to mix and match the two? It would be RSS adjustable thrust arm bushing
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Originally Posted by M3EvoBR
I believe so, but the FK from RSS and other companies work just fine. At some point they all need replacement, specially if you drive the car on the street. RSS products works just fine, Tarett, Torque solution (I have it in my car) ERP, Champion, GMG, etc.
Some of them have a better design than others, and some of them use better rod ends than others. Just a matter of choosing whats best for you.
I drive my car 90% on the road. Which would you personally recommend?

I know my shop is going to replace the bump steer and toe links to ERP.

But we are leaving the lower control arms OEM. I am thinking about the RSS one though.

The only concern I am having is the noise and rattles they will make after some driving...
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If you drive your car on the street, I wouldn't bother changing or spending $$$ with it.
One the 997.2 RS the lower control arms don't need to be changed, their inner joints are already independent so just need to replace the ball joint (for track use).
Old 02-17-2012 | 01:19 AM
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^ good call. that's what i say and what my tech say.
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Originally Posted by M3EvoBR
If you drive your car on the street, I wouldn't bother changing or spending $$$ with it.
One the 997.2 RS the lower control arms don't need to be changed, their inner joints are already independent so just need to replace the ball joint (for track use).
Thanks for the advice.

How about the 997.1 3RS? I am actually driving the 997.1 =)
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a_Y this http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-...996-detail.htm
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Originally Posted by M3EvoBR
RSS uses FK bearings, which are good, the best bearings on the market are Aurora bearings.
That's what I heard...remember we tried to them for my Torque Solutions rear toe arms. The FK's you got me are working out just fine though.

I have to add that M3EvoBR and his partner Mike at AWD are making some nice parts now...called Torque Solutions. I have the rear toe arms on my car and they are great quality.
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Originally Posted by M3EvoBR
Tarett uses FK, and the lower FK grade. PMNA Cup camber arms, are not adjustable, only RSR arms are adjustable, I have to look which bearings they use, don't think they use Aurora.
Any idea the grade of rod ends GMG, RSS, TRG, Rennline are useing?
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+1 RSS - super friendly, helpful, great peeps. Got the X-Pipe and rollbar. Delivered on-time, as promised.
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Any idea the grade of rod ends GMG, RSS, TRG, Rennline are useing?
RSS uses FK, can't speak on others.
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Originally Posted by mdrums

I have to add that M3EvoBR and his partner Mike at AWD are making some nice parts now...called Torque Solutions. I have the rear toe arms on my car and they are great quality.
interesting, http://www.torquesolution.com/product-p/ts-por-003.htm

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Originally Posted by lopro
Yep..Deputy Dog, me and of course Eddie are using these...great quality, FK rod ends and such...they are working out great...zero issues.
Old 02-17-2012 | 02:12 PM
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Mike, now we have aurora ends available, the prices are different, as the rods are a lot more expensive, but is just an option if you like. Either way they have lifetime warranty.
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RSS components seem to last a lot longer than tarret or gmg; with those the bearings get noisy pretty quickly...



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