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#431
Not really because it still uses half of the original Saner endlink assembly.
I found the "clunk" to be caused by worn out rod ends. The components included with the Saner kit are low-end rod ends - chrome plated ball, no liner, steel housing. As they wear, the clearance between the ball and housing increase, causing a "clunk" to occur during load reversal. The high-performance lubrication free rod ends wear significantly better. Rod ends with the PTFE/kevlar liner will wear even better than the ones I pointed out. P/N 4483T431 might work, if the reduce swivel range is OK. You could also consider P/N 2988K341 for more swivel range, but they get kinda pricey. Either of those part numbers will require tapping for the a different upper half.
There are some other endlink designs floating around the forum, as well.
I found the "clunk" to be caused by worn out rod ends. The components included with the Saner kit are low-end rod ends - chrome plated ball, no liner, steel housing. As they wear, the clearance between the ball and housing increase, causing a "clunk" to occur during load reversal. The high-performance lubrication free rod ends wear significantly better. Rod ends with the PTFE/kevlar liner will wear even better than the ones I pointed out. P/N 4483T431 might work, if the reduce swivel range is OK. You could also consider P/N 2988K341 for more swivel range, but they get kinda pricey. Either of those part numbers will require tapping for the a different upper half.
There are some other endlink designs floating around the forum, as well.
#433
Dumb question time....
So I just got the Cusco front sway bar so I can run a square set up and have a shot at actually putting down a decent time.
My question is, do I need to preload the suspension when I attach the bar to the factory endlinks? My understanding is that this practice is to determine the proper length for adjustable endlinks, so I don't need to do this with factory endlinks and the Cusco bar.
So I just got the Cusco front sway bar so I can run a square set up and have a shot at actually putting down a decent time.
My question is, do I need to preload the suspension when I attach the bar to the factory endlinks? My understanding is that this practice is to determine the proper length for adjustable endlinks, so I don't need to do this with factory endlinks and the Cusco bar.
#434
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I'm running the Saner bar with Ohlins DFV coilovers. I got my endlinks from this guy...
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/927...ybar-endlinks/
This is an old thread but he has some for normal bars and some extended ones for the Saner. They work great, you might want to contact him.
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/927...ybar-endlinks/
This is an old thread but he has some for normal bars and some extended ones for the Saner. They work great, you might want to contact him.
#435
Originally Posted by TrumpetTitan' timestamp='1407423411' post='23276995
Dumb question time....
So I just got the Cusco front sway bar so I can run a square set up and have a shot at actually putting down a decent time.
My question is, do I need to preload the suspension when I attach the bar to the factory endlinks? My understanding is that this practice is to determine the proper length for adjustable endlinks, so I don't need to do this with factory endlinks and the Cusco bar.
So I just got the Cusco front sway bar so I can run a square set up and have a shot at actually putting down a decent time.
My question is, do I need to preload the suspension when I attach the bar to the factory endlinks? My understanding is that this practice is to determine the proper length for adjustable endlinks, so I don't need to do this with factory endlinks and the Cusco bar.
Originally Posted by TrumpetTitan' timestamp='1407423411' post='23276995
Dumb question time....
So I just got the Cusco front sway bar so I can run a square set up and have a shot at actually putting down a decent time.
My question is, do I need to preload the suspension when I attach the bar to the factory endlinks? My understanding is that this practice is to determine the proper length for adjustable endlinks, so I don't need to do this with factory endlinks and the Cusco bar.
So I just got the Cusco front sway bar so I can run a square set up and have a shot at actually putting down a decent time.
My question is, do I need to preload the suspension when I attach the bar to the factory endlinks? My understanding is that this practice is to determine the proper length for adjustable endlinks, so I don't need to do this with factory endlinks and the Cusco bar.
#438
Originally Posted by iamxpL' timestamp='1407430097' post='23277182
[quote name='TrumpetTitan' timestamp='1407423411' post='23276995']
Dumb question time....
So I just got the Cusco front sway bar so I can run a square set up and have a shot at actually putting down a decent time.
My question is, do I need to preload the suspension when I attach the bar to the factory endlinks? My understanding is that this practice is to determine the proper length for adjustable endlinks, so I don't need to do this with factory endlinks and the Cusco bar.
Dumb question time....
So I just got the Cusco front sway bar so I can run a square set up and have a shot at actually putting down a decent time.
My question is, do I need to preload the suspension when I attach the bar to the factory endlinks? My understanding is that this practice is to determine the proper length for adjustable endlinks, so I don't need to do this with factory endlinks and the Cusco bar.
Originally Posted by TrumpetTitan' timestamp='1407423411' post='23276995
Dumb question time....
So I just got the Cusco front sway bar so I can run a square set up and have a shot at actually putting down a decent time.
My question is, do I need to preload the suspension when I attach the bar to the factory endlinks? My understanding is that this practice is to determine the proper length for adjustable endlinks, so I don't need to do this with factory endlinks and the Cusco bar.
So I just got the Cusco front sway bar so I can run a square set up and have a shot at actually putting down a decent time.
My question is, do I need to preload the suspension when I attach the bar to the factory endlinks? My understanding is that this practice is to determine the proper length for adjustable endlinks, so I don't need to do this with factory endlinks and the Cusco bar.
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You can install the bar in the air, you just have to do the final couple turns of the nut and torquing down of the endlinks on the ground. So have it all installed, drop it, then reach in and tighten. The ideal is if you have ramps, or you can put the car down on cinder blocks or something. For me I just do it on the trailer which is the ultra easy button.
If you don't have ramps/blocks/whatever, I'd recommend taking your jack, jack up the control arm at the ball joint until the jack point just lifts a very slight amount off the jack stand, then tighten that corner. Then repeat on the other side. That'll at least get you close enough, especially since you're gonna have preload anyway.
#439
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After getting tired of fighting the endlinks on my Saner bar, I upgraded to the new Karcepts FSB over the weekend. All of the parts seem to be of high quality and well engineered, and it came with detailed installation and adjustment instructions. Brian Karwan was also very prompt and detailed answering my questions and providing information on the bar. I haven't had a chance to play with the quick adjustment or use it out on an autocross course, I'll post up my thoughts once I have an opportunity to test it out.
#440
Karcepts bar is far and away the best S2000 bar on the market. Allows for cheap center section purchases if you need to change rates, zero deflection mounting, quick adjustment, and light weight (14.5lbs for bars + mounts + hardware). Was a BIG front grip improvement over the bind city Saner I was running. Requires some other setup adjustments, but definitely a HUGE plus.