helix endlink clunking

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  1. wrxjoe
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    is this a typical thing because they are solid metal (no poly bushing)? I can't stand it! it just sounds like its loose or something. anyone have any ideas?
     
  2. Steve in Minnesota
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    I ditched my Helix rear endlinks for this very reason and went with Kartboy. The clunking with the Helix endlinks drove me frickin crazy.

    I also destroyed a front set of Helix ones to and ended up putting the OEM ones back on until I get off my ass and order a Kartboy set.

    Steve
     
  3. esperunit
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    huh when these same helix endlinks were on my car I never heard a clunk. Must be a wear issue or something.
     
  4. Steve in Minnesota
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    I recall them clunking from the day I installed them brand-spanking-new.

    Steve
     
  5. stoooo
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    My short list of endlinks to buy later in the year consists of Helix and Perrin. I'm leaning towards the Perrin ones because of their anti-rattle poly spacers.

    Stuart.
     
  6. wrxjoe
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    well I'll sell you these if you're interested, I've got cusco gc strut tops to if you want
     
  7. stoooo
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    I'll think about that, but I'm still leaning towards the Perrin ones. And I don't need the strut tops, thanks, I already have these...

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    Stuart.
     
  8. Justin
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    wow, those are sick st00
     
  9. Steve in Minnesota
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    Stuart

    Can you tell me more about these? They look very cool.

    Where did you purchase?

    Would you mind providing a ball-park of what you paid for them.

    Thanks!

    Steve
     
  10. Hallywood
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    I'm guessing $425 brand new

    ^googled
     
  11. stoooo
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    Where did you pull that number from ? They were $300 + shipping, so about $320 all in, I think. http://www.pde-usa.com/parts/frontcamber.htm <- The price on the web page has been wrong for months. These are all now v2, i.e. they have the hole in the top so you can get to the top adjuster on your shocks. The v1 had a flat plate on top that made that very difficult.

    I think I already answered most of the questions about them here... http://www.mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15564. If there are any other questions about them, feel free to ask.

    FYI, we haven't been able to get all the caster/camber out of them yet that I want because the springs are bumping into the body work. A set of GC coilovers will be solving that problem shortly.

    Stuart.
     
  12. TSTRBOY2004
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    I should borrow them.. got a guy who could machine them up... ha ha no copyright there.. ha ha
     
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    You're car is just mad that you replaced it with a Volkswagon!!!!!!!!11
     
  14. Chin
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    Rear?
     
  15. silver03
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    helix

    Same here.