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*hOngsterr* · 03-04-2010, 11:11 PM

wow, bings actually has a website up now lol,
he was selling stuff on this forum, i got a test pipe from him and now its 75 bucks! whhaaa lol

soreballz · 03-05-2010, 01:06 AM

^He's had a website for a loooong fucking time.

Noob.

*hOngsterr* · 03-09-2010, 05:24 PM

never knew, i thought he just sold on here, and then disappeared lol

foreverdark · 03-10-2010, 12:19 AM

I have been running Kazama's for almost two years daily and track. I would probably go with PBM or SPL in the future. ISIS to save money.

Pirate_Freder · 03-15-2010, 12:27 AM

KTS, that's what I've got. They are beefy (1" diameter rods). Everybody should post rod diameters for good comparison.

For those of you who don't know who KTS is, they are not too big here in America so don't fret. You should know of SPL though, they sell KTS coilovers and praise them.

wh0aitznic0 · 03-18-2010, 02:59 PM

I've had Cusco's on my old car and I liked them.

I now have SPL on the way.

1gr8bar10der · 03-20-2010, 09:59 AM

Wow, I was thinking Battle Version at first. Now it's more like either SPL or MAX lol. Any feedback on ISIS? They're right down the road from me here.

kris · 03-21-2010, 09:26 AM

Actually in this quandary right now. Battle versions were nice but after 5 years they got corroded inside bound up and eventually all the steel threads stripped themselves along with the aluminum center bodies when I tried to adjust them. Lasted pretty long, I can bet with some anti seize used years ago they would have still been going strong.

Now its between BV, PBM or SPL.

BV-cause i can get some used ones for 80 bucks

PBM-they look so good (yes looks is important on a part i rarely see

), but the in-house bearing has me wary so need to search for reviews. but all in all Dan seems to be a stand up dude. Plus its nice to support a company that supports what you like to do

SPL-99% of people like them. sounds like they could use anti seize from day one too. Rarely hear much bad. Looked into the rod end they use and found they are like 15 bucks each. not to down play what they do but wheres the huge cost come in? R&D or something

Also tossed around circuit sports--just cant talk myself into cheap just yet. although I know i can get a new Aurora rod end no problem (well except that aurora ends are like 35 bucks each which puts me into the territory of the "higher quality" pieces).

spiderlone · 03-21-2010, 09:44 AM

Kazama all the way

brewster240 · 03-26-2010, 08:06 PM

im gonna make a suspension brand called "beefy"

soreballz · 03-27-2010, 10:04 AM

^Do it, just be sure to use QA-1 or Aurora rod ends, and paint/anodize them a pretty color, and people will go apeshit for them.

gsxr141 · 05-15-2010, 04:04 AM

i have circuit sports rods, as well as traction and toe rods. the only complaint i have is that they are very rusty after less than a year. i plan on trying to get them warrantied, and i'll let everyone know how that goes.

Slidin' Sam · 05-17-2010, 10:37 PM

My vote is for PBM.

I have had KTS ones, and they work well, pretty beffy, but their made out of really soft metal I think. I have snapped two of them so far, but those were both in crashes. I just ordered some cusco one's from UpGarage (so their used). I figure I will give these a shot and untill I am able to go through and start replacing stuff again with PBM arm's.

misterbrownpants · 05-25-2010, 01:06 PM

^ KTS sounds pretty good considering it only breaks when you crash.

My vote goes for Peak (or any other brand that uses high-quality bearings). I'd rather drive my car without having to worry about how fast my parts are going to deteriorate.

Just don't do any curb hopping, and you'll be good.

miklos · 05-26-2010, 03:55 AM

I like the SPL with rubber bushing ends. The rods using heim joint ends eventually will wear out. Basic physics---moving parts wear out.

misterbrownpants · 05-26-2010, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miklos

I like the SPL with rubber bushing ends. The rods using heim joint ends eventually will wear out. Basic physics---moving parts wear out.

Wait... SPL has arms with rubber ends? You mean... SPC?

What the deuce, if SPL made arms with rubber/poly ends, it is the new news to meh!

kevin_s13.5 · 06-09-2010, 01:03 PM

I vote PBM! Work fine on my DD.

Pandapants · 06-09-2010, 03:42 PM

lol. It seems like it's always PSM vs SPL

!Zar! · 06-10-2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slidin' Sam

My vote is for PBM.

I have had KTS ones, and they work well, pretty beffy, but their made out of really soft metal I think. I have snapped two of them so far, but those were both in crashes. I just ordered some cusco one's from UpGarage (so their used). I figure I will give these a shot and untill I am able to go through and start replacing stuff again with PBM arm's.

SPL is made out of aluminum, while something like PBM is made of like another alloy I believe?

So the size is to compensate for density.

I've run SPL links on almost all my cars, and never had issues of failure.

Currently I have Kazama on my s13, and though the red has turned into pink, it is still holding up fine.

Either way, I always bring a stock tension rod with me when I go to the track. Just in case.

shogun! · 06-12-2010, 01:10 AM

The tension rods from Driftworks are also very good.
Very strong and durable for years.

Here installed on my car (painted stelth black)

DC Dan MAX USA · 06-16-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

SPL is made out of aluminum, while something like PBM is made of like another alloy I believe?
So the size is to compensate for density.

No sir, its 6061 T6 CNC machined aluminum billet, the aerospace industry standard. The tube is 30mm ~ 1 1/4" DIA with a 20mm thread ~ 8/10" and the solid aluminum end is 25mm ~1" DIA
The rod end is forged steel one piece loop and threads (50mm).
Teflon lined bearing w/ dust covers do not require service.

We have never had a customer that needs to replace a bearing in the more than three years we have been selling these, but if anyone somehow manages to seize the pillow ball I will take care of them, I'm here every day.

http://zilvia.net/f/suspension/29353...rs-thread.html

Any steel threads in any of these brands will rust eventually no matter how they are coated, and weather its steel on steel or steel with a dissimilar metal a little anti seize will go a long way.

Wow bings sucks, Im glad we already moved on to our fourth generation RUCA.
Thanks everyone for continuing to support innovation.

JKL1031 · 05-08-2011, 11:59 PM

Ive been trying to figure out what exactly do these do? My stock ones are shot.

TheRealSy90 · 05-09-2011, 04:29 AM

Fortune Auto is missing from this thread lol.

Aerospace Grade 6061 Forged Aluminum & Cryo Treated Steel
Lifetime Warranty is a plus!!!

View Poll Results: Best s13 tension rods on the market.
Kazama	14	8.33%
Tein	14	8.33%
Peak	12	7.14%
SPL	66	39.29%
JIC	3	1.79%
Powered by Max	42	25.00%
Cusco	9	5.36%
Others	23	13.69%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 168. You may not vote on this poll

03-10-2010, 12:19 AM	#64
foreverdark Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redondo Beach,CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,440 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I have been running Kazama's for almost two years daily and track. I would probably go with PBM or SPL in the future. ISIS to save money. __________________

03-21-2010, 09:44 AM	#69
spiderlone Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles (213) Age: 38 Posts: 1,766 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Kazama all the way __________________ -- SPIDER* --*

05-17-2010, 10:37 PM	#73
Slidin' Sam Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Japan Posts: 729 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	My vote is for PBM. I have had KTS ones, and they work well, pretty beffy, but their made out of really soft metal I think. I have snapped two of them so far, but those were both in crashes. I just ordered some cusco one's from UpGarage (so their used). I figure I will give these a shot and untill I am able to go through and start replacing stuff again with PBM arm's. __________________

06-09-2010, 01:03 PM	#77
kevin_s13.5 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: huntsville, Al Age: 39 Posts: 174 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I vote PBM! Work fine on my DD. __________________

03-15-2010, 12:27 AM	#65
Pirate_Freder Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roswell, NM Age: 35 Posts: 515 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	KTS, that's what I've got. They are beefy (1" diameter rods). Everybody should post rod diameters for good comparison. For those of you who don't know who KTS is, they are not too big here in America so don't fret. You should know of SPL though, they sell KTS coilovers and praise them.

03-20-2010, 09:59 AM	#67
1gr8bar10der Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tampa/Bangkok Posts: 3,431 Trader Rating: (77) Feedback Score: 77 reviews	Wow, I was thinking Battle Version at first. Now it's more like either SPL or MAX lol. Any feedback on ISIS? They're right down the road from me here.

03-21-2010, 09:26 AM	#68
kris Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Dakota Age: 45 Posts: 241 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Actually in this quandary right now. Battle versions were nice but after 5 years they got corroded inside bound up and eventually all the steel threads stripped themselves along with the aluminum center bodies when I tried to adjust them. Lasted pretty long, I can bet with some anti seize used years ago they would have still been going strong. Now its between BV, PBM or SPL. BV-cause i can get some used ones for 80 bucks PBM-they look so good (yes looks is important on a part i rarely see ), but the in-house bearing has me wary so need to search for reviews. but all in all Dan seems to be a stand up dude. Plus its nice to support a company that supports what you like to do SPL-99% of people like them. sounds like they could use anti seize from day one too. Rarely hear much bad. Looked into the rod end they use and found they are like 15 bucks each. not to down play what they do but wheres the huge cost come in? R&D or something Also tossed around circuit sports--just cant talk myself into cheap just yet. although I know i can get a new Aurora rod end no problem (well except that aurora ends are like 35 bucks each which puts me into the territory of the "higher quality" pieces).

03-26-2010, 08:06 PM	#70
brewster240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tampa bay, fl Age: 41 Posts: 1,042 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	im gonna make a suspension brand called "beefy"

05-15-2010, 04:04 AM	#72
gsxr141 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: rochester Posts: 327 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i have circuit sports rods, as well as traction and toe rods. the only complaint i have is that they are very rusty after less than a year. i plan on trying to get them warrantied, and i'll let everyone know how that goes.

05-25-2010, 01:06 PM	#74
misterbrownpants BANNED Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Socal Age: 40 Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ KTS sounds pretty good considering it only breaks when you crash. My vote goes for Peak (or any other brand that uses high-quality bearings). I'd rather drive my car without having to worry about how fast my parts are going to deteriorate. Just don't do any curb hopping, and you'll be good.

05-26-2010, 03:55 AM	#75
miklos Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Bay California Posts: 269 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like the SPL with rubber bushing ends. The rods using heim joint ends eventually will wear out. Basic physics---moving parts wear out.

06-09-2010, 03:42 PM	#78
Pandapants Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoFla Age: 34 Posts: 302 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	lol. It seems like it's always PSM vs SPL

06-12-2010, 01:10 AM	#80
shogun! Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 367 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The tension rods from Driftworks are also very good. Very strong and durable for years. Here installed on my car (painted stelth black)

05-08-2011, 11:59 PM	#82
JKL1031 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MS Posts: 427 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Ive been trying to figure out what exactly do these do? My stock ones are shot.