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Is it worth spending the money on all the lighted rotors and low friction parts? Will I really be gaining anything from it. Can someone inbox me where i can find low friction seals for pinto spindals? Anyone insite on spending the money where would be better to spend it on?
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Low friction ball joints YesOriginally posted by bluemod View Post
Low friction seals and lightend rotors..probably not -
I would spend the money on the low friction ball joints. What I've noticed is they are a lot stronger and last longer than a regular ball joint as well. They are more up front but for me I saved money in long run.Comment
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Ball Joints are great
Light weight rotors can help to remove some rotating weight, but also benefit in removing un-sprung weight. That said a good quality set of rotors that wont warp would be my choice.
Seals and bearings are... a waste of money in my book unless you have reached the top speed of the car. Your rolling resistance stays at a pretty much level amount, at 5 or 50 mph it takes x to roll the car (the force you push on it to roll it around the shop). At the same time aerodynamic resistance starts at 0 and gains exponentially with speed until it typically limits top speed. That said if you are not at a top speed limit then the low drag bearing and seals will not help much.
I know that those comments will ruffle feathers, but personally I feel any and all action to free up the suspension should be taken but as long as the rolling resistance is acceptable (range for a normal car with clean regular gressed bearings) then any gains by lower drag seals or oil filled hubs are minimal for the added cost. I wouspend the money on shocks or more tires.Comment
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