Testing out some IMRP Mono-balls - LotusTalk

ZJChaser · 10-29-2009, 12:16 AM

Just started pressing out the stock bushings and getting these guys pressed in. They will be getting their testing at the LCS/WCLM at Spring Mountain. More info later. Sorry for the cell phone photos, I'll get some better ones later.

apk919 · 10-29-2009, 12:18 AM

Ooh, serious bush!

knucklehead · 10-29-2009, 01:46 AM

NICE!

Iman · 10-29-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by knucklehead

NICE!

X'2

LordZ · 10-29-2009, 08:27 AM

Subscribed!

MulhollandMotors · 10-29-2009, 09:14 AM

Very nice looking pieces! Appox. cost for the set?

What are the expected Pros/Cons when using these? I have seen a ton of the stock plastic bushings back out of the arm and contact the subframe. You think these will be a suitable street car replacement?

Iman · 10-29-2009, 09:20 AM

I paid $450 for the set and the front is available with different sized spacers for adjusting caster beyond what the factory bushing allows.

knucklehead · 10-29-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MulhollandMotors

What are the expected Pros/Cons when using these? I have seen a ton of the stock plastic bushings back out of the arm and contact the subframe. You think these will be a suitable street car replacement?

yeah what he said : )

sleepe · 10-29-2009, 10:54 AM

those are shiney!

Do these have less compliance?

Iman · 11-10-2009, 06:23 PM

Testing with the new IMRP Mono's turned out better then expected. All I can say is WOW!!!

shay2nak · 11-10-2009, 07:30 PM

so how did the car feel/perform?

Elise 323 · 11-10-2009, 08:31 PM

Please share your impressions! Any down side? Any measurements?

ZJChaser · 11-10-2009, 10:55 PM

Brent and Tim will have to report their findings as they were installed on their cars. I was only helping install and taking a couple poor photos. I also didn't make it to the track.

Brent Bauman · 11-11-2009, 06:21 PM

yeah, wow. What do they do? They give the car a direct and responsive feel that I can only compare to.

Stock rubber = pickup truck
Mono-balls = race car.

Street driveable? Personnal prefference, I drove my car to and from LCS this weekend, 250 miles each way. I would rather take a long trip in a S-class Benz, but they make the car/chassis do what it is supposed to, communicate w/ the driver.

And the last I herd this is supposed to be a drivers car not a luxury car.

Iman · 11-11-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent Bauman

I would rather take a long trip in a S-class Benz, but they make the car/chassis do what it is supposed to, communicate w/ the driver.

And the last I herd this is supposed to be a drivers car not a luxury car.

My S-class communicates with me a lot. Today it told me that my tire pressures were off and that I had 5 new emails. It also told me to stay off of the 57fwy because of an accident and the weather for the week. Thats communication!

But they did make a world of difference on the car and the install was not to bad. The upper arms can even be done without completely removing them off of the car.

Seb · 11-11-2009, 09:21 PM

The kind of communication that is meaningful to me as a driver, is the kind that tells me to go two feet in

That's communication

holmz · 11-12-2009, 01:09 AM

Pressed in?
What kind of force does it take?
I see circlips - where are those used?

And where does one procure these from?

ZJChaser · 11-12-2009, 01:22 AM

the clips hold the actual mono-ball in the outer sleeve. You cant see them in a completed piece because the o rings cover them.

Elise 323 · 11-12-2009, 05:54 AM

Not familiar with IMRP and Google search did not produce any useful results. Would you provide a way to find these products/company? PM or post appreciated!

Iman · 11-12-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Elise 323

Not familiar with IMRP and Google search did not produce any useful results. Would you provide a way to find these products/company? PM or post appreciated!

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10-29-2009, 12:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,851	Testing out some IMRP Mono-balls Just started pressing out the stock bushings and getting these guys pressed in. They will be getting their testing at the LCS/WCLM at Spring Mountain. More info later. Sorry for the cell phone photos, I'll get some better ones later. Attached Images __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

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MulhollandMotors Elise Driver Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 104	Very nice looking pieces! Appox. cost for the set? What are the expected Pros/Cons when using these? I have seen a ton of the stock plastic bushings back out of the arm and contact the subframe. You think these will be a suitable street car replacement? __________________ Mulholland Motorsports - Specializing in Lotus service and performance uprades. 8630 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310)360-0948 www.mulhollandmotorsports.com

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11-10-2009, 06:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
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Elise 323 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: IN Posts: 86	Wow! Please share your impressions! Any down side? Any measurements? __________________ Ardent Red, Biscut, Sport, Touring, Starshield, DA Ohlins, Adjustable front bar, 888's, stainless brake lines, Pagids, Sport ECU, Stage 1 exhaust, Cup Car Airbox, HIDs, Lotus driving lights, mini-mirror, LETSLA shifter, locking gas cap, painted engine covers, inprogress

11-10-2009, 10:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,851	Brent and Tim will have to report their findings as they were installed on their cars. I was only helping install and taking a couple poor photos. I also didn't make it to the track. __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

11-11-2009, 06:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Brent Bauman right seat driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tustin Ranch, Ca Posts: 845	yeah, wow. What do they do? They give the car a direct and responsive feel that I can only compare to. Stock rubber = pickup truck Mono-balls = race car. Street driveable? Personnal prefference, I drove my car to and from LCS this weekend, 250 miles each way. I would rather take a long trip in a S-class Benz, but they make the car/chassis do what it is supposed to, communicate w/ the driver. And the last I herd this is supposed to be a drivers car not a luxury car.

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Seb <3 QR25DE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 754	The kind of communication that is meaningful to me as a driver, is the kind that tells me to go two feet in That's communication

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holmz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antipodes Posts: 628 Images: 5	Pressed in? What kind of force does it take? I see circlips - where are those used? And where does one procure these from?

11-12-2009, 01:22 AM	#18 (permalink)
ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,851	the clips hold the actual mono-ball in the outer sleeve. You cant see them in a completed piece because the o rings cover them. __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

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11-12-2009, 05:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
Elise 323 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: IN Posts: 86	Finding IMRP Not familiar with IMRP and Google search did not produce any useful results. Would you provide a way to find these products/company? PM or post appreciated! __________________ Ardent Red, Biscut, Sport, Touring, Starshield, DA Ohlins, Adjustable front bar, 888's, stainless brake lines, Pagids, Sport ECU, Stage 1 exhaust, Cup Car Airbox, HIDs, Lotus driving lights, mini-mirror, LETSLA shifter, locking gas cap, painted engine covers, inprogress