Update: I installed a fresh set of Lemforder rubber RTABS with Vorshlag limiters and drove the car this morning. It was dumping rain, so I didn't get to test the rear grip, but the ride is certainly improved. I believe I still have some excessive noise, which would point to the LCA bearing installed in place of the rubber bushing being the culprit. Will update this after more miles over the weekend.
I installed the Moog RTABs last week (thanks @ZHPizza for providing the tools and garage). Luckily I had the RTAB whisperer to help me with the install so it actually went faster than when I did the poly bushings. First, a few pics:
All I can say is WOW. I would have never imagined how huge the difference could be. This is up there with VANOS seals and the shorter diff. It literally completely transforms the car. The rear feels so much more comfortable. At first it feels soft but you quickly notice that it's really just compliant now. The car rides super smooth and is extremely planted. Wheel spin? What wheel spin? This is a budget LSD bro. No more inner wheel spin for me.
Transitioning into drifts is super smooth too (in the rain). In the dry, it doesn't really break loose anymore, but that's fine by me. Too much wear when you do that anyway. When I do get to go sideways in the rain, it's much more predictable, controllable and smoother.
AND NO MORE STUPID SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK LIKE WITH THE POLY RTABS.
I haven't heard any noises over leading edges yet, but I'll keep an ear on it.
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