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YOUR RESEARCHA few pics of the Akkurat Cars...
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Install metal ones instead
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I have since removed it and fitted all metal ones instead.
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Not enough time and not enough posts to pm…use visitor messaging…if you don’t know how check site faq
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I printed only 1 link and test fitted it on the front left corner.
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I don't have STL's, but do have a set of stock links and am in Canberra too if you want to use those for dimensions etc?
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I read Rampino's thread on
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ing-links.html
and decided to give it a shot.
On having a look at the lowering links , I figured the components of the links shouldn't be that difficult to come by so I had a look around a few local suppliers and found the ball and socket joints at a supplier who supplies fittings for gas struts (like the kind used to hold up bonnets and boot lids) They cost about $5 each so the required 8 cost me about $40.
I sourced the 50mm M8 studs and nuts at a nut and bolt shop for a total cost of about $6 so total cost for lowering links about $46 or R500 in South African money.
lowering link components
So I had my links and started with the install.
When I had the first link out I realized it would be quite easy to 3d print a slightly longer version of the standard plastic link.
OEM link, partly dismantled
So I 3d printed a link about 5mm longer then the standard one (5mm was mentioned in Rampino's thread)
3d printed link (yellow) , 5mm longer than standard (black)
With a bit of difficulty all the fittings can be fitted to the 3d printed component.
The 5mm extension produces a noticeable drop in the suspension.
I didn't take a proper before pic, but managed to find an previous side view.
Both pics are at "normal" level. (Top pic is after)
Before and After
The 3d printed link will be strong enough as they really transfer very little load , but I'm not sure about durability. It may deteriorate with time. The material I used was PLA. I printed only 1 link and test fitted it on the front left corner. I have since removed it and fitted all metal ones instead.
The G-code file is about 4MB and the STL about 150kB.
PM me if you would like a copy of the file, as the file type cannot be attached to this post.
It won't break, there is very little stress on the link. Thic specific link will probably deteriorate after about a year as the PLA material I used is bio-degradable. If you printed it out of ABS it would probably last forever. It takes quite a while to print and I had already bought the stuff for the metal ones when I realised how easy the part would be to print. This was just "proof of concept". I printed only one link and test fitted it on the front left, I have since removed the printed link and fitted the metal ones all round.
I used a "WANHAO Duplicator 4". If you're interested, I've also printed a oil filter removal tool for my Cayenne Turbo :
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...lter-tool.html
and also a rear main seal installation tool for my Cayman S , it's somewhere in this thread :
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...pressure+plate
Yeah, Mr. Tuningwerks!!
Great to meet you last Saturday.
You have captured the true essence of Alex's car, well at least the way many of are used to seeing it anyway.
