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RallySport Direct 09-30-2013 06:48 PM

Whiteline releases their roll center/bump steer correction kit for the BRZ/FRS!
 
Hey guys check this out! Our friends at whiteline has just released a new roll center/bump steer correction kit for the BRZ/FRS!

Tell us what you think.

Here are some notes directly from Whiteline’s website!

PRODUCT BENEFITS
KCA435 is designed to raise the front roll-centre geometry by using specially engineered ball-joints & tie rod ends while still maintaining original steering geometry. Front roll geometry actually encourages roll the lower you go. Testing proves that raising the front roll-centre resulted in a substantial increase to front roll resistance & a significant reduction in suspension compression of the outside front wheel during cornering (less roll). This improves weight distribution & maintains a better camber angle which ultimately improves front grip. The overall outcome is significantly reduced understeer through reduced front wheel compression as well as improved steering precision & vehicle stability.




http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/products/KCA435.jpg

http://www.whiteline.com.au/images/p...s/KCA435-1.jpg

http://www.whiteline.com.au/susp_ident_images/24.jpg

More information could be found here!


tech4pdx 09-30-2013 07:09 PM

Nice. Anybody who is lowered (especially more than 1") should consider this.

wparsons 09-30-2013 07:39 PM

I noticed this on their site the other day when I was looking for updates on the upper mounts, looks like a good value!

RallySport Direct 09-30-2013 07:53 PM

Thank guys! I have always used these on all my older lowered Subaru's and loved them, I was really excited when I saw them for the Twins! And like @tech4pdx said, these would be ideal for anyone who has lowered their car, to help bring the front suspension geometry back into check :)

And not sure if this belongs here, but I also found out we have them in stock as well!

Thanks,
Rick

wootwoot 09-30-2013 11:01 PM

How low do you need to be before this becomes necessary?

Dezoris 09-30-2013 11:27 PM

How is the quality of their ball joints? Not impressed with their end links and some other parts thus far.

autobrz 10-01-2013 12:51 AM

How many inches of lowering does this kit correct for? It's fixed and not adjustable, right?

RallySport Direct 10-01-2013 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wootwoot (Post 1243195)
How low do you need to be before this becomes necessary?

Quote:

Originally Posted by autobrz (Post 1243352)
How many inches of lowering does this kit correct for? It's fixed and not adjustable, right?

Really any drop of about an inch or more would benefit from this roll center kit. They are not adjustable, and are a direct replacement for the factory tie-rod ends and ball joints.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dezoris (Post 1243232)
How is the quality of their ball joints? Not impressed with their end links and some other parts thus far.

I have run these on pretty much all my Previous Imprezas and Legacies and have been nothing but impressed with the quality. They have held up to our harsh winters and my harsh driving for years haha.

Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Rick

whataboutbob 10-01-2013 04:04 PM

I've got a set in the box waiting to go on my car. Should have them mounted sometime this month.

OICU812 10-01-2013 04:20 PM

Whoever gets em installed and some time on em PLEASE make a review with thoughts!!

So Rick..

I'm approx 1.250" lowered on KWs and using Vorshlagg plates up front which ass one degree castor as is. These new WL ends you'd still deem as a good upgrade?

You must need to update your webby as can't locate em?..

Calum 10-01-2013 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallySport Direct (Post 1244470)
Really any drop of about an inch or more would benefit from this roll center kit. They are not adjustable, and are a direct replacement for the factory tie-rod ends and ball joints.



I have run these on pretty much all my Previous Imprezas and Legacies and have been nothing but impressed with the quality. They have held up to our harsh winters and my harsh driving for years haha.

Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Rick


What's the warranty like on these?

RallySport Direct 10-01-2013 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whataboutbob (Post 1244505)
I've got a set in the box waiting to go on my car. Should have them mounted sometime this month.


Awesome! You will have to let us know how you like them. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by OICU812 (Post 1244543)
Whoever gets em installed and some time on em PLEASE make a review with thoughts!!

So Rick..

I'm approx 1.250" lowered on KWs and using Vorshlagg plates up front which ass one degree castor as is. These new WL ends you'd still deem as a good upgrade?

You must need to update your webby as can't locate em?..


You bet, these would be awesome and would really help the front geometry come back to factory specs. These plus the additional castor from the plates would make for an amazing car.

Also we are getting photos for them and they should be up on the site shortly :)


Quote:

Originally Posted by Calum (Post 1244575)
What's the warranty like on these?


1 year warranty! We also offer our RSD guarantee with this, but I won't get into that as I don't want to turn this into a for sale thread haha.


Also I cannot confirm or deny that these will be going on one of the BRZ's here very shortly. Wink wink, nudge nudge ;)

Thanks guys!
Rick

utekineir 10-01-2013 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dezoris (Post 1243232)
How is the quality of their ball joints? Not impressed with their end links and some other parts thus far.

Have had the impreza kit on my forester for a few years and maybe 40k ish miles now, no issues including new England salt fest winters.

This is the set i have iirc http://www.fredbeansparts.com/media/...k/c/kca313.jpg

The finish of my whiteline fsb on the vehicle on the other hand looks like shit after a few winters, but thats apparently common for whiteline sways and salt.

They made a fantastic difference on that vehicle, but the lowering was much more drastic (sti struts, rce black springs and later crossmember spacer delete to correct lowered forester geometry further). Plus whiteline was fantastic to deal with sending me a couple boots for free when i was an idiot and tore one.

*KID* 10-12-2013 03:57 PM

Anyone get these installed yet?


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