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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 01:14 PM
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Default OEM Droplinks V's Whiteline etc

On a OEM setup, is their a need for Whiteline adjustable front droplinks to be used on standard ARB's + arms ? over standard OEM droplinks/heavy duty alternative at half the price ?

Do you benefit any by having the adjust ability ? Im thinking maybe pre load etc


My front left needs replacing so usually i upgrade parts that wear but in this case I cant see an advantage ?
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 01:48 PM
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If you have the standard suspension setup / ARB's etc, I personally wouldent bother and would just go with OEM or equivalent.
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Originally Posted by Peedee
If you have the standard suspension setup / ARB's etc, I personally wouldent bother and would just go with OEM or equivalent.


Standard suspension just coilovers, wont be tracking the car either. Think I might save the €50 and put it towards other parts
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I wouldn't bother with uprated adjustable drop links personally. Just go straight to the Whiteline solid links. Big improvement over standard felt straight away on mine.
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BrownPantsRacing
I wouldn't bother with uprated adjustable drop links personally. Just go straight to the Whiteline solid links. Big improvement over standard felt straight away on mine.

The only whiteline ones I see are the adjustable ones

http://scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/pro...oducts_id=2753
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 04:24 PM
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Have a look for Whiteline KLC32 drop links


http://scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/pro...oducts_id=2903
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Originally Posted by 53
KLC32 are shyte compared to oem metal jointed factory drop links. They never sit nicely and invariably foul if you drive hard. Whiteline ARB and new OEM links are all you need on GC8 STIs or Newage with ally arms
That's what I was thinking when I looked at installed photos of them, the arb link was always at an angle, twisting the bush..surly that would lead to premature wear ?
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I've had no problems from the KLC32 links at all. They were a massive improvement over the standard links and the car drives much better for fitting them. No complaints at all here.
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If my solid links wear prematurely or cause issues down the line, then I'll be swapping them out for some heavy duty adjustable Superpro TRC1025 balljoint type links.

These are the best I found to date.

http://www.scoobyworx.com/superpro-s...25-16139-p.asp
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