simonlpearce Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Happy days 2014-05-03 16.03.15.jpg God knows whats happened to the droplink i didnt hit anything Looks like you have the ARB mount facing outwards (towards the disc) from the chassis? They should be fitted more like so if im not mistaken? So in line with the disc if that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 that had been twisted mate i moved it back into position with my hands after the photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) Ah ok and is the ARB mount properly tight on the shock body to stop it spinning when you turn? Also it looks like it been rubbing against the tyre as there is rubber all over the shock and the metal on the paint on the arb mount is worn through? It shouldn't get anywhere near the tyre at any point. My money is on it coming loose at some point when turning and the wheel has caught it. Edited May 8, 2014 by simonlpearce Cannockwolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRyan Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 What Simon said! I didn't tighten that part properly on my HSDs and the whole thing would spin, and instantly kill the droplink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 i just got two new arms put on by my mechanic so i would hope he has done all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I've seen some great stuff about this, I think Gaz uses it so hopefully he'll be along with some feedback. I think application is key with the Ctechniq stuff. Literally the best wheel sealant I've ever used. It's pricey, but when you only need to coat the wheel once very 6-12 months it's really not that bad. Even if I've not washed my front wheels for a month, all you have to do is show the wheel water and the dirt runs off Cannockwolf and Rebel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuidoK Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) I think I may know what happened. You can see that the strut is rotated. (the lug where the drop link attaches to is rotated and damaged the tyre). That rotation can only come from 2 things imho: 1: the upper strut bearing is totally seized up: not likely as you would feel (and hear) that 2: the drop link is too long! I've also had this recently with installing a KW V3 coilover set. With most coilovers, the lug where the droplink attaches to sits lower than the stock lug. This is to get the rotating disc/spring stopper under the spring lower so you can get your car lower/use less spring pretention. If that lug sits lower and the droplink stays original, the anti rollbar touches the lower control arm when the suspension/wheel is in fully dropped position. If that happens, the droplink will put massive force on that lug. That can rotate the strut in the screw housing (as the droplink sit under a slight angle), or it can break the balljoint (or both). You can see it on this picture from my car: Here you can see that the drop link thread sits about 8-10mm higher than the mounting hole. If you compress the suspension, the thread from the link can get into the hole due to altering geometry, but with full droop the link is clearly too long. If it would be sitting in the hole, it would apply massive force on the lug (the force is equal to the spring pressure!) I shortened the links myself about 15mm (but that amount will vary from set to set, with your set you can even lower the suspension in the bottem threads): I did it myself because I had little time for the install, but you can buy droplinks that are adjustable with the same kind of construction. So if your mechanic had tightened all the lock rings, I'm pretty sure this has happened. Be sure to check that when the suspension has full droop (on a car lift with both front wheels in the air), the anti rollbar doesn't touch the lower control arms when you install the drop links. Full droop normally doesn't occur with normal driving, but you can get close with potholes or speedbumps. Edited May 8, 2014 by GuidoK Rebel and Cannockwolf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Cheers bud, ill send this to paul and see what he says, a mine of info as normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) got the replacement winter wheels today, look great, really happy with the colour, i think i would prefer them glossy tbh, can you get wheels clear coated??? The clearance for the BBK looks great on the front, loads of room in there Front - 19x8.5 et24 Rears - 19x9.5 et25 Edited May 9, 2014 by Cannockwolf Rebel, DJ Syxx, Gaz and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 You sure can, any local paint shop can probably do that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 yeah true i was wondering whether they had a thicker more durable coating lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 BTW, my csl reps will be going up for sale as soon as the cars done mneth1986 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneth1986 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 BTW, my csl reps will be going up for sale as soon as the cars done Are they the ones you bought from bmautosport recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Just arrived from the U-S-of-A, to go on the same time as the quaife lsd UUC Short Shift Kitd with DSSR Edited May 9, 2014 by Cannockwolf Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneth1986 Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 oooh, i'll keep my eye out Cannockwolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Pauly123 and Cannockwolf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 PMSL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 My Eyes, My eyes, arrrrrgggghhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Its niiiiiicee!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 These TE37 reps give huuuuge BBK clearance for anybody needing it, just did a test fit to make sure. DJ Syxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I'm taking the car in Wednesday morning! WooHoo!! Quiksilver_TR, Rebel and B0B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 What for??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannockwolf Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 the big build Gaz and -Ad- 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich260 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Can't weight to see the outcome of this. Your car is going to be a one of a kind beast mate, I absolutely love it! Cannockwolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
