non-adjustable end links...

Beedub · 05-19-2014, 04:05 PM

i need to remove my kw clubsport from struts to tighten the top nut , both sides need re-torquing, now, as the clubsports come with non-adjustable end links is their any point to me lowering the car onto its wheels before i tighten up the end links?

i mean as their no adjustment to them I'm guessing this won't matter, surely if theirs pre-load theirs pre-load. i did it last time with the car on the floor and it was a pure pain in the ass to do, this time I'm wondering if theirs much point as they aren't adjustable to remove any pre-load anyway.

incidentally the KW instructions show the end links being installed with the car in the air.

opinions please ?

seank · 05-19-2014, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

i need to remove my kw clubsport from struts to tighten the top nut , both sides need re-torquing, now, as the clubsports come with non-adjustable end links is their any point to me lowering the car onto its wheels before i tighten up the end links?

i mean as their no adjustment to them I'm guessing this won't matter, surely if theirs pre-load theirs pre-load. i did it last time with the car on the floor and it was a pure pain in the ass to do, this time I'm wondering if theirs much point as they aren't adjustable to remove any pre-load anyway.

incidentally the KW instructions show the end links being installed with the car in the air.

opinions please ?

In the air for reasons mentioned above. You do need adjustable links, but I know you already know this.

Beedub · 05-20-2014, 01:12 AM

yeah i know all the reasons for doing them on the floor with adjustable end links but was unsure if its worth the hassle on non adjustable links.... its a really pain in the ass to do while the car is on the floor!

i was pretty sure it made no difference with non adjustable links however. It always surprises my these coil over instructions never even mention doing these on the floor.

exdos · 05-20-2014, 07:07 AM

Since the drop links are non-adjustable, it makes no difference. For adjustable drop links you need the car loaded on its wheels and that job is best done on a ramp to dial our any preload.

Beedub · 05-20-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by exdos

Since the drop links are non-adjustable, it makes no difference. For adjustable drop links you need the car loaded on its wheels and that job is best done on a ramp to dial our any preload.

i thought so... so i completely wasted my time doing it on the floor the first time round like a utter idiot, lol, i should have realised with non adjustable items it makes no difference.

id like to buy some adjustable ones and fit them soon, where are you guys buying these from?

mtrhed · 06-03-2014, 03:10 PM

I have the front and rear adjustable links from Turner Motorsports.

Steeler · 06-03-2014, 07:04 PM

Got mine from ECS
Hotchkis brand

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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	non-adjustable end links... i need to remove my kw clubsport from struts to tighten the top nut , both sides need re-torquing, now, as the clubsports come with non-adjustable end links is their any point to me lowering the car onto its wheels before i tighten up the end links? i mean as their no adjustment to them I'm guessing this won't matter, surely if theirs pre-load theirs pre-load. i did it last time with the car on the floor and it was a pure pain in the ass to do, this time I'm wondering if theirs much point as they aren't adjustable to remove any pre-load anyway. incidentally the KW instructions show the end links being installed with the car in the air. opinions please ? __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	yeah i know all the reasons for doing them on the floor with adjustable end links but was unsure if its worth the hassle on non adjustable links.... its a really pain in the ass to do while the car is on the floor! i was pretty sure it made no difference with non adjustable links however. It always surprises my these coil over instructions never even mention doing these on the floor. __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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exdos Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 222 Posts Drives: Z3 M Coupe(S54) and Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Since the drop links are non-adjustable, it makes no difference. For adjustable drop links you need the car loaded on its wheels and that job is best done on a ramp to dial our any preload.
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