Saw this BMR watts link today

[Mad Hatter]

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1565&superpro=0

Anyone try one of these yet??

 

[Grant 302]

Wow! It's finally done!

@BMRTech - Any installed pics to post?

 

[Mad Hatter]

Be nice to hear if it brought down lap times for some one, its half the price of the cortex unit I was thinking of. Boy making these cars faster is getting expensive..... like and addiction :'(

 

[SlowJim]

Not nearly expensive as a German car

 

[WinterSucks]

Hmm...and it doesn't need to mount to the diff, either.

 

[Grant 302]

Hmm...and it doesn't need to mount to the diff, either.

One of the main reasons I've been interested.

 

[VoodooBoss]

The bolt-on jacking rails for the 2015+ cars look interesting.

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=products&productid=1564&superpro=0

 

[Mad Hatter]

Wonder how much weight it will add? The watts I mean

 

[BMRTech]

Yes, we released them. Finally!

Here is a thread on S197 that should be a good read for people considering it.

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123869&highlight=bmr

The thread starter is pretty analytical, and very observant of his mods. I look forward to what he has to say once he puts it to the test.

 

[Mad Hatter]

The video of the installs are quite clear and the watts look good. Really looking forward to seeing how the car handles to see whether its worth it or not. Do the GTS cars have a three link or Watts?

 

[twistedneck]

Be nice to hear if it brought down lap times for some one, its half the price of the cortex unit I was thinking of. Boy making these cars faster is getting expensive..... like and addiction :'(

I understand this is better than a panhard rod because the center of the axle never moves left to right.. but doesn't that also mean the panhard bar is better around left turns because the rear wheel stick out more and braces the car? and same logic the rt. hand turns would be worse with the PHR because the wheel is moving inboard making the car roll more.

sounds like biggest difference would be control over curbs and S-turns, no unwanted random feeling rear wheel shuttling back and forth.

 

[DEye]

Yes, we released them. Finally!

Here is a thread on S197 that should be a good read for people considering it.

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123869&highlight=bmr

The thread starter is pretty analytical, and very observant of his mods. I look forward to what he has to say once he puts it to the test.

need to sign up to read a post !!!
Is this trade secret stuff ? :

 

[domesticpower]

Words don't do a watt's link justice when compared to the stock PH bar. We have a bumpy track and I haven't tried an aftermarket PH bar with stiffer bushings. With that said, switching to a Watt's link was like night and day for me. I don't think I'm significantly faster with it, if it all, but I can't confirm since I didn't time myself before switching but the car feels far more planted and the rear end movements are a lot more predictable over bumps. It was worth every penny.

 

[WinterSucks]

Words don't do a watt's link justice when compared to the stock PH bar. We have a bumpy track and I haven't tried an aftermarket PH bar with stiffer bushings. With that said, switching to a Watt's link was like night and day for me. I don't think I'm significantly faster with it, if it all, since I didn't time myself before switching but the car feels far more planted and the rear end movements are a lot more predictable over bumps. It was worth every penny.

I am thinking about it since there is a slight mound right at the start of the straight at Thompson, which is my closest track. I could feel the back end move sideways when cresting it and it was scary. I could get on the throttle sooner if I felt better in that spot.

 

[domesticpower]

I am thinking about it since there is a slight mound right at the start of the straight at Thompson, which is my closest track. I could feel the back end move sideways when cresting it and it was scary. I could get on the throttle sooner if I felt better in that spot.

I would say go for it if your budget allows. I can relate as we have a good size dip on our back straight that the car goes through somewhere between 90-100 mph. The elimination of the (albeit small in magnitude) side-to-side movement at those speeds was immediately noticeable and gives far more confidence in staying flat out.

 

[Dig-It]

I definitely recommend the BMR Watt's link.

 

[TymeSlayer]

Installed the BMR WAtts Link, threw on the FRPP BOSS 302S differential cover, changed out the bearing and changed the fluid. Too snowy and cold to test it out.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Nice. Do you have a lift in your garage?

 

[TMSBOSS]

Doesn't everyone???

 

[TymeSlayer]

Nice. Do you have a lift in your garage?

Not everyone

Neighbor has a new two post lift in his out-building