PJ Saleen Classic Watts link suspension now available
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Derek,
I believe its all new and not carried forward from othe Saleens.
This doesn't help with parts but it will give you an indication of capabilities.
http://www.motortrend.com/av/feature...deo_outtake_3/
I believe its all new and not carried forward from othe Saleens.
This doesn't help with parts but it will give you an indication of capabilities.
http://www.motortrend.com/av/feature...deo_outtake_3/
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Let me add that the "Saleen"-style mounting of the crank to the diff cover is also used by other aftermarket manufacturers of Watts links - I saw a similar setup in one of those truck/SUV mags being installed on a "blingmobile". Don't know if there's a difference in strength, durability or actual performance between the two set ups.
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the kit from saleen is just the two bars, support, and differential cover, all to make the kit, the rest of the suspension you buy on your own but the price is still $1200 the frays kit is between $500-$600
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i have not seen anything on the lakewood setup, but i am going to e-mail Jim at fays2 and see how much the whole kit comes out to and what is included in the kit
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Originally Posted by Fays2
The price is $595 cash, check or money order and $615 Credit card. The kit is the same. Shipping varies from $25 to $35 in the US.
#30
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My 00 Crown Vic has a Watt's linkage rear suspension. It wobbles more than the standard 4-bar setup used in the past (similar to the Fox stangs). 98-present Crown Vics all have Watt's link rear suspensions.
#31
The Watts is new but the rest looks the same
Derek,
I believe its all new and not carried forward from othe Saleens.
This doesn't help with parts but it will give you an indication of capabilities.
http://www.motortrend.com/av/feature...deo_outtake_3/
I believe its all new and not carried forward from othe Saleens.
This doesn't help with parts but it will give you an indication of capabilities.
http://www.motortrend.com/av/feature...deo_outtake_3/
Looking at this picture at the link listed below you can see the racecraft N2 shocks and springs. They look the same as the ones on regular Saleens. I will call them to see if they are different than the ones they put on the 281. I want to clone the entire Saleen suspension, add the watts linkage and then throw a pair of the the Saleen Extreem upgraded rear trailing arms.
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/2...ink-69097.html
#32
I just got off of the phone with the people at Saleen and I was told that the PJ Saleen uses the same front and rear suspension as the other Saleens minus the watts linkage and upgraded rear sway bar that comes with the watts. I will clone their suspension technology into my car so my car will have the power of a Saleen SC and the handling capability of a PJ..... mu ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
#33
I just got off of the phone with the people at Saleen and I was told that the PJ Saleen uses the same front and rear suspension as the other Saleens minus the watts linkage and upgraded rear sway bar that comes with the watts. I will clone their suspension technology into my car so my car will have the power of a Saleen SC and the handling capability of a PJ..... mu ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
You will, however, have a kick *** street car in the end!
#34
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I have not had an opportunity to really push it but I can tell you that it stays cemented to the road, responds quickly to steering wheel movemnt and can take exits at speeds way above what is recommended without braking. Give me another month and I will report back with a better report. So far so good and nothing not to like.
The telling test will be taking a curve that has undulations in the surface to see how the rear end stays planted.
Steering response, I believe, is more a function of the front suspension geometry. Lateral acceleration (curves at a constant rate of speed) is affected by tire grip, assuming the surface is smooth.
I think the rear-end hop is what many people criticize regarding a live-axle suspension.
#35
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I am trying to recall the last cab ride I had to see if this rings a bell with me.
In the meantime, your comments would be appreciated. Thanks!
#36
I really don't know how the Saleen suspension and Watts linkage makes the car handle better nor do I care how it does it. All I need to know is that it will make my car stick to the road like glue! Go to the link below and you will see a short video of a PJ Saleen going through the paces on a road racing course. It looks like it handles pretty good to me and definately better than a mustang with the factory suspension system.
http://www.motortrend.com/av/feature...deo_outtake_3/
http://www.motortrend.com/av/feature...deo_outtake_3/