BMR Watts Link - Teaser

[Speedboosted]

Installed the Watts linkage (rod ends, only way to go) and relocation brackets Friday night and finished up on Saturday.

Not much to add over what has been said. Great quality kit, only issue I can see is that if you want to run higher RC heights, the drivers side bracket doesn't seem as if it would accommodate it while keeping the bars parallel (ish). I am at the third hole from the bottom on the frame mount, and on the drivers side I am the second hole from the top. Not an issue for me as I don't plan on running higher RC heights, in fact I will probably go lower. My lethal OAPs are also really close to that bracket. Only about 1.5" of clearance. Car lowered about 1.25" in the rear. Couldn't get it to hit on the street with 300lb. springs back there but may have to run turndowns if I go lower.

Driving impressions same as everyone else. Going from a spherical BMR panhard to this kit, the car just has a much more stable feeling, no more kicking to the side over large bumps, seems to put power down turning right as well as left instead of the large difference before. Would love to give more of an impression but it's too cold here to really have too much fun. Puts power down going straight MUCH better thanks to the relo brackets.

One reason I purchased this over the Fays2 is it is beefy. I hillclimb, track, and generally abuse this car and frankly the Fays2 is scary. I spoke with Kelly on the phone (great guy BTW) and as I told him, I appreciate someone willing to sacrifice a few lbs. to build a kit that doesn't look like it will snap off the axle in a week. Still may tack the axle brackets on but for now they are marked and will be retorqued often.

And it's very red. They were out of hammertone and I didn't want to wait.

If anyone has any specific questions feel free to ask away.

How's the noise, if any, with the spherical ends? I'm so worried about it clanking everywhere because all of my past double spherical parts have done that and it's been the most annoying thing ever. I'm leaning towards the poly/rod combo but I don't like that it doesn't offer as much adjustability.

 

[Mark Aubele]

It doesn't make any noise, now. I'm sure it will make some in the future as any spherical will. My panhard did too I just replaced the ends when they started to make noise. Shouldn't be difficult at all to change them on this unit. To me it is worth it for the added performance, although I doubt most would notice the minimal deflection from the poly.

 

[BMR Tech 2]

Dylan, very funny. But what are those red bits on the wheel hubs in that pic?

Brackets for our Wilwoods.

 

[BMR Tech]

How's the noise, if any, with the spherical ends? I'm so worried about it clanking everywhere because all of my past double spherical parts have done that and it's been the most annoying thing ever. I'm leaning towards the poly/rod combo but I don't like that it doesn't offer as much adjustability.

It has the same adjustability - except you have to drop one end of the link down to adjust it.

Honestly...due to our design, the bearing/bearing version does not provide much NVH.

If you are concerned with that, you can buy the Seals It RERS3 boots and cover the axle side bearing with them....and that helps big time.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sit-rers3

The great news is this. In March 2016, this kit is going up to around $700.

Right now, using the code TG2015 on our site, this kit is only $467 shipped!!!

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&vehicleid=1&maincatid=21&catid=418

 

[Gabe]

It has the same adjustability - except you have to drop one end of the link down to adjust it.

Honestly...due to our design, the bearing/bearing version does not provide much NVH.

If you are concerned with that, you can buy the Seals It RERS3 boots and cover the axle side bearing with them....and that helps big time.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sit-rers3

The great news is this. In March 2016, this kit is going up to around $700.

Right now, using the code TG2015 on our site, this kit is only $467 shipped!!!

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&vehicleid=1&maincatid=21&catid=418

I want one.

I want one BADLY.

But, I have a CHE axle brace installed.
I'm assuming I'd have to remove it to get this Watts link to fit????



.

 

[skwerl]

I want one badly as well, except I haven't touched the car in a year and all my mod money is getting dumped into this house. I'm not even sure if I want to mod this car any more, it simply doesn't light my fire like the Bullitt did.

But I still want this pretty, shiny new part.

 

[lito]

2 questions, how thick of a cover can you use with this? I have a Fore billet piece.

Also, clearance with 3" exhaust? possible issues?

thanks.

 

[BMR Tech]

I want one.

I want one BADLY.

But, I have a CHE axle brace installed.
I'm assuming I'd have to remove it to get this Watts link to fit????
.

Good question!

I really do not know, unfortunately.

If you will post a nice clear high quality picture of your set up, I will give you an additional 5% off if I think it may work.

 

[BMR Tech]

2 questions, how thick of a cover can you use with this? I have a Fore billet piece.

Also, clearance with 3" exhaust? possible issues?

thanks.

I do not know exactly....I just know my main requirement was to ensure they work with the Ford/FRPP Track Pack covers. I have customers with the FRPP Diff Cover (non finned) that say they work as well. So I assume they work, but are 'close' on the standard aluminum diff covers.

If you can get me a measurement of how thick yours is, I could do some looking in to it for you.

$467 for this kit is just robbery.

 

[frank s]

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[BMR Tech]

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I have been too busy playing around with the S550 stuff.

Dylan, my lackey, may have some feedback on that. As soon as he got here, I said adios to all my projects I was working on for S197 stuff. lol!!

If you have a vert, and wanna try it out, I am sure we could work something out - if Dylan hasnt already been through that with someone else.

 

[Gabe]

Good question!

I really do not know, unfortunately.

If you will post a nice clear high quality picture of your set up, I will give you an additional 5% off if I think it may work.

These are the pics I have of the set-up:
(sorry about the pic quality, I thought I had some better ones but can't find them)

Oh, and my girlfriend wants one as well, for her '08 GT500, she has a CHE brace too though :

 

[cbass]

That's not going to work. By a bunch.

 

[BMR Tech 2]

con
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tib
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PM sent

These are the pics I have of the set-up:
(sorry about the pic quality, I thought I had some better ones but can't find them)

Oh, and my girlfriend wants one as well, for her '08 GT500, she has a CHE brace too though :

I agree with Brian. It would take a miracle to get the axle brackets to clear the CHE brace.

 

[ford20]

These are the pics I have of the set-up:
(sorry about the pic quality, I thought I had some better ones but can't find them)

Oh, and my girlfriend wants one as well, for her '08 GT500, she has a CHE brace too though :

I do believe there was a thread here were someone pinned the the Axle tubes to the differential to prevent it from moving. I think it was in Kelly's thread about welding the axle tubes if I am remembering correctly.

 

[TGR96]

The great news is this. In March 2016, this kit is going up to around $700.

Right now, using the code TG2015 on our site, this kit is only $467 shipped!!!

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&vehicleid=1&maincatid=21&catid=418

I do not know exactly....I just know my main requirement was to ensure they work with the Ford/FRPP Track Pack covers. I have customers with the FRPP Diff Cover (non finned) that say they work as well. So I assume they work, but are 'close' on the standard aluminum diff covers.

If you can get me a measurement of how thick yours is, I could do some looking in to it for you.

$467 for this kit is just robbery.

You fixin' to get robbed, n!66a

Or, to look at it another way...Take my money!

 

[frank s]

PM sent.

Thank you, Dylan.

 

[drq2q]

Order placed!

Been following this thread, and thanks for all the info, pics and feedback all. I placed my order today, couldn't pass up a sub $500 Watts. Also got the LCAs and ReLo bracket. I'll post impressions after I get it all installed.

 

[Gabe]

Just ordered 2 Watts links

And a new adjustable upper control arm with a new mount.

Yeah, couldn't pass up the 15% off, had to do it.

GF's car is getting a Watts link, my car is getting the other one plus the UCA & mount.
Hoping my high-speed vibration will finally go away.

 

[Smokievol]

Hello Kelly,
Has anyone installed the watts link with the Finned, Steeda, Ford Differential Cover??

Need for that too clear. I would not want to have to remove the watts link to change the differential fluid.