Adjustable Droplinks

[Scott]

I was just browsing ebay and came across these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Xsara-...748wt_1221

Unless I'm mistaken the Xsara droplinks are the same as on a 306? Has anyone had any experience with these?

[Pompey306mark]

Look like ripps ones but I think he said they were built to a lower standard. Though that might just be my memory playing up lol

[vlj]

Hopefully he'll give an answer then, desperately need something that is going to work.. :/

[ginge191]

Want! Info on these and perhaps even a group buy on these?!

[Rippthrough]

Look like ripps ones but I think he said they were built to a lower standard. Though that might just be my memory playing up lol

Mine were all aluminium - anodised aluminium bodies with rolled threads, forged 7075 aluminium joints, oversized bodies for less wear, etc, and all the hardware was polished stainless steel too.
However, the bloke doing these used to just use steel bodies and joints, looks like they've switched to ally, which'll help with the weight a bit over the old ones he used to offer.

[Pompey306mark]

I thought I heard right. Have to say Ripps are going strong on mine, been very impressed with them.

[ginge191]

*ripp needs to make these again*

[ash240970]

I think Ripp has another project on the go that he discussed briefly with me @ FCS but it's up to him when he divulges the Info

[Rippthrough]

Ripp's got plenty of projects on the go!

I might do a few sets shortly, depends how many joints I have left.

[Kezzieboy]

I NEED a set of these, I forked out for f*cking Lemforder ones, and they're knocking again already

[ash240970]

Hmm, hope you don't get lots of questions now asking about the project I was referring to - I'm saving my pennies up ready :thumbsup)

[Pompey306mark]

I want to know about this project.

[Jenkosowls]

i know haha he has already mentioned it on odd occasion be a while yet mind!

[puglove]

My be a dumb Question but what is the benefit of the adjustable them being adjustable?

[Scott]

I'm guessing if you have a lowered car you can shorten them, which reduces the strain put on them.

[ginge191]

Also, with the rose design, prevents the annoying spinning ball joint..

[thms182]

Yeah, I've heard the ball joint can sometime spin...

[Rippthrough]

I want to know about this project.

Start saving pennies, when I tell you about it, you might just have enough ready

[puglove]

I'm guessing if you have a lowered car you can shorten them, which reduces the strain put on them.

surly by lowering the car puts less strain on them as they arnt pushing on the ARB so much

[Pompey306mark]

Mate if it's going to be that much, I at least want to know if it one going to work on our cars and too what it will do. And penny's are saved lol.

[cwspellowe]

The lower the car is, the longer the drop links need to be to keep the ARB in the correct position. Also as each side is independently adjustable you can adjust the roll centre to account for chassis flex over time, and weight bias given that the driver sits on one side and therefore puts more preload on the ARB on one side.

As Philip said in his guide to fitting them, ever noticed your car turn one way "easier" than the other? these help adjust the ARB to make the car corner evenly.

Mainly though they're length adjustable so lowered cars don't pop joints anywhere near as often.

[Jenkosowls]

tbh id expect a punch in the face when prices are worked out on this "project" but rest assured it makes allot of things allot easier! as ripp once said "if he is shocked at price of the arms wait till he hears price of the *********"

[puglove]

The lower the car is, the longer the drop links need to be to keep the ARB in the correct position. Also as each side is independently adjustable you can adjust the roll centre to account for chassis flex over time, and weight bias given that the driver sits on one side and therefore puts more preload on the ARB on one side.

As Philip said in his guide to fitting them, ever noticed your car turn one way "easier" than the other? these help adjust the ARB to make the car corner evenly.

Mainly though they're length adjustable so lowered cars don't pop joints anywhere near as often.

I see, i wasnt sure if i was working it right in my head lol, is it a noticeable upgrade?

[cwspellowe]

Absolutely. Regret selling my own set on now, am looking at getting another set made up.

The most noticeable difference is the more solid feel to the front end imo, especially when changing direction

[puglove]

Hmmm may have to get my hands on some,

Ripp fancy doing me a set