[QUOTE=VeilsideAP1,Nov 29 2005, 07:31 PM] Haha, trying to seem like a smart ass on the internet...

 

BTW Roo, I'll probably pick up a set of these when I get suspension for my car because not only do I beat on it as a dual purpose car, I know I'll be beating on it when it's retired to full track duty.

 

ha ha, I've been called much worse by much better... Regardless, I'm not negating the fact that these might have some function, but they are definately not needed. to say a company wouldn't make something if they didn't find it useful, might I point you to the J's Racing website... They have some uber functional headlight strobes I think you might be interested in... Sorry, just pointing out that just because a company produces something, doesn't mean you will be sorry you didn't buy it... It's not like they are really expensive or anything, but I think it would still be money better spent elsewhere...

 

alright guys, enough with the name calling, keep it friendly....

I actually had a customer with an extremely low AP1 call in today with this very issue...the solution, the J's spacers. Not everyone needs these but they are far from being a useless part.

 

Damn i didnt mean to create an all out battle, lol. So basically, if its real low, and you beat the hell out of your car, you might need them, otherwise you probably wont?

 

j's and spoons both make them.

 

You should know by now that I have an answer for everything. It all started years back in the JGTC (which I believe is what made it famous), Car's pushing other cars for a pass would flash their lights to distract the driver ahead at the critical braking point, usually causing them to come in too hot or run a bad line. Nowadays (new word I made up) the cars are equipped with strobe lights in the headlights so less energy is spent flicking a lever back and forth, now it's just switch or button. J's is probably using this technique in the S.T. series so that's why they offer the kit. Your turn.

Also, Roo, I'm not so sure that even beating on the car matters, if you've got an extremely off pinion angle (like that of a car lowered 3-4inches) it's causing stress on the mechanicals no matter what the driving style is.

 

BTW, My G/f's brothers Jeep has gone through 2 differentials (broken spider gears) in 1 year because of a 4 inch lift screwing up his pinion angle.

 

This is one of the reasons so many lowered cars have driveshaft issues, especially drag cars. If your car is slamed, I'd consider them. If your car is dropped 2"+ and you drive it aggressively, I'd also consider them. However, $200+ for them is a bit ridiculous IMO.

 

i plan on ordering a set myself pretty soon, after my wheels come in..

and as you know you've seen my car first hand and it's slammed..