BOSS427 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 HelloGents?New to the forum.Just wondering if anyone has tried the Watts Link that Evoperformance sells?.If so I would be interested in any feedback.Thanks,Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 HelloGents?New to the forum.Just wondering if anyone has tried the Watts Link that Evoperformance sells?.If so I would be interested in any feedback.Thanks,Richard. Welcome Richard. This is a great forum, filled with amazing people, enjoy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 HelloGents?New to the forum.Just wondering if anyone has tried the Watts Link that Evoperformance sells?.If so I would be interested in any feedback.Thanks,Richard. I have it installed on my car. It is probably the best single suspension mod you can do to your car IMO. The car will act and feel very much like it has independent suspension. Much better over a bumpy road especially in the turns and it will track nice and straight when accelerating off the line too. Ride quality is also improved IMO. Here's a link to my suspension mods so far... http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1462 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 We installed the Fays along with a Steeda Suspension set up. Waiting the power mods to come back and winter to break. http://www.fays2.net/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootdoc Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 I have it installed on my car. It is probably the best single suspension mod you can do to your car IMO. The car will act and feel very much like it has independent suspension. Much better over a bumpy road especially in the turns and it will track nice and straight when accelerating off the line too. Ride quality is also improved IMO. Can you give some info on the Watts link? Where to get, how to install? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Can you give some info on the Watts link? Where to get, how to install?Thanks http://www.evoperform.com/shop/index.php?m...products_id=311 It comes with complete detailed installation instructions with pics. Very easy install too. Here's a link to my suspension mods so far... http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1462 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Can you give some info on the Watts link? Where to get, how to install?Thanks Try a search. There are five or so threads dealing with it. Three Cobras started a very good one. Try Fays2 for the key word. That is just one brand but it should get you to most of the watts link discussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Try a search. There are five or so threads dealing with it. Three Cobras started a very good one. Try Fays2 for the key word. That is just one brand but it should get you to most of the watts link discussions. off topic but had to say I love the look of your car! Very Nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Loving my Fays2 really a great option. Saleen also makes a very clean setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 off topic but had to say I love the look of your car! Very Nice!!! Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Any issues with the Saleen Watt's system and breakage of the cast aluminum diff. cover? How about leakage? Sure like the sanitary application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Any issues with the Saleen Watt's system and breakage of the cast aluminum diff. cover? How about leakage? Sure like the sanitary application. I haven't read anything on the diffirential cover. Somebody posted a while ago there was a recall on the Saleen Parnelli Jones cars related to the watts link. Try searching for it. I don't remember the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I haven't read anything on the diffirential cover. Somebody posted a while ago there was a recall on the Saleen Parnelli Jones cars related to the watts link. Try searching for it. I don't remember the details. They added a support bar to the kit which connected one side of the frame to the other to replace the OEM panhard bar support which is removed along with the panhard bar itself. The whole installation looks very factory like when finished that's one of the reasons I went with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipwright Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Sorry to hijack this thread, but has anyone tried the SALEEN WATT's Link on a convertible? Any problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RStangsOC Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I haven't read anything on the diffirential cover. Somebody posted a while ago there was a recall on the Saleen Parnelli Jones cars related to the watts link. Try searching for it. I don't remember the details. Hey there, The recall was to add a support bar to the system - nothing to do with the diff cover. The diff cover is a heafty piece - dont see any issues with that. JDM Engineering sells the Watts link - they are the first Saleen Speedlab. Give them a call (732-780-0770). Ask for Jim Jr - Tell him Page sent ya Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootdoc Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 http://www.evoperform.com/shop/index.php?m...products_id=311It comes with complete detailed installation instructions with pics. Very easy install too. Here's a link to my suspension mods so far... http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1462 Thanks svtbird91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSS427 Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Well I got it all in along with lowering springs.Feels like different car.Bang for the buck add-on.FYI in the instructions there is no mention of the cross bar add on and was told that it bolts in place of the old panhard?NOT.Anyway thanks for the input .Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Well I got it all in along with lowering springs.Feels like different car.Bang for the buck add-on.FYI in the instructions there is no mention of the cross bar add on and was told that it bolts in place of the old panhard?NOT.Anyway thanks for the input .Richard. Which system did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOSS427 Posted March 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 Used the saleen setup.Fit perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Well I got it all in along with lowering springs.Feels like different car.Bang for the buck add-on.FYI in the instructions there is no mention of the cross bar add on and was told that it bolts in place of the old panhard?NOT.Anyway thanks for the input .Richard. Other than lowering and the Saleen watts link, did you add anything else like LCAs, brackets, adjustable UCA???? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Saleen installed there Watts Link system on my 2007 Shelby GT500,when Speed-Lab up graded it for me.The little that I drove my GT500,it performance GREAT.I need too call them about the adding of the support bar to see if I need it. But it looks great and rides great,and handle's :rolleyes: great especially when you get on it,from a dead stop.Just my two-cent's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Saleen installed there Watts Link system on my 2007 Shelby GT500,when Speed-Lab up graded it for me.The little that I drove my GT500,it performance GREAT.I need too call them about the adding of the support bar to see if I need it. But it looks great and rides great,and handle's :rolleyes: great especially when you get on it,from a dead stop.Just my two-cent's. Does the Saleen Watts link help with wheel hop? Im going to try using their Watts link on my 07 which will be lowered with the FRPP springs and dampers. I know control arms are a cheaper way to eliminate wheel hop but since I need to recenter my rear end after lowering anyway, I figured I will see a much larger improvement in handling and just regular old driving with the watts link vs installing some better control arms. Control arms will be added if there is still the jack hammer hopping lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Try a search. There are five or so threads dealing with it. Three Cobras started a very good one. Try Fays2 for the key word. That is just one brand but it should get you to most of the watts link discussions. I agree with iceman ..very nice car. Is it the hood for hertz shelbies? i thout it has golden strips. No matter what yours is stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 http://www.evoperform.com/shop/index.php?m...products_id=311It comes with complete detailed installation instructions with pics. Very easy install too. Here's a link to my suspension mods so far... http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1462 I thought that jacking the car from the pumpkin is NO NO since it can cause the rear cover to bend and eventually leak. If same principle is applied here why the rear cover is used in this link as an anchor, i would think that it will be exposed to a lot of force, would that increase the chances of leak on the long run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RStangsOC Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I thought that jacking the car from the pumpkin is NO NO since it can cause the rear cover to bend and eventually leak. If same principle is applied here why the rear cover is used in this link as an anchor, i would think that it will be exposed to a lot of force, would that increase the chances of leak on the long run? Hey there, Not your typical diff cover - pretty beefy piece actually. Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hey there, Not your typical diff cover - pretty beefy piece actually. Page Are the screws that connect this beefier cover beefier or they are stock, if the latter then my question is still valid...a lot of torsional force will be applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RStangsOC Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Are the screws that connect this beefier cover beefier or they are stock, if the latter then my question is still valid...a lot of torsional force will be applied. The whole cover is beefier - nice and thick. Havent heard of any issues with the Saleen Watts Link as far as leaks go. Not an engineer here - but I know that a lot of engineering went into the design and development of the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 The whole cover is beefier - nice and thick. Havent heard of any issues with the Saleen Watts Link as far as leaks go. Not an engineer here - but I know that a lot of engineering went into the design and development of the system. What about FAYS2 it seems like a good set up too and doesn't rely on the rear cover.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mciarochi Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I am (or used ta be) an engineer, and after reading all I could find about Watts links; a) That will be my first significant mod, and c) it will be a Fays2. (there is no "b", because if I type "b" it comes out like a smiley) I like the Fays not only because it doesn't use the differential cover as a pivot, but because the center of the propeller (i.e., center of rotation) is fixed in relation to the chassis, not the axle. That just makes sense to me. That means your roll axis is going to remain fixed in relation to your butt, as opposed to where your differential happens to be at any particular instant. Fine point, but still a point. As far a wheel hop, I can't see where it would help all that much, other than it's just some more beef in the suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharabi Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 I believe there was a recall on safteyissue with the Saleen Parnelli Jones because of Watt Link that was corrected later. am quoting from the recall pdf Saleen, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in all 2007 S302 Parnelli Jones edition Mustangs. The Watt’s Link in these vehicles has been found to stress the chassis and linkage under extreme use to the point where it can induce a failure. This failure can result in vehicle instability. Saleen insists that all vehicles equipped with Watt’s Link suspension systems have this upgrade installed. http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms...07V502-6486.pdf I would also mention that the problem was remedied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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