2017 RT Ball Joints need replacing - warranty or not?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hey Mike you got some cool toys!! Have you ever done any autocross with that Porsche? Friend of mine had a 350Z got me into it, loads of fun!!

Well the " 917 " is still in progress .... I'm 73 and slowing down, and since re-discovering " down-hill skiing 2 yrs ago .... my winter " free time " has been directed to skiing ( it keeps me young :roflblack ..... I bought the 917 from someone who got rid of the VW engine and changed the frame to accept a Chevy V-8 and Audi transaxle .... It looked good in pics, however I discovered it wasn't going to work in reality.... the seat backs were 30 inches from the dashboard and the engine was still sticking out between the front seats .... annnnnnnnnnd no access to the engine without re-moving the entire body .... I have resolved the Body issue , and am working on the new front sub-frame with independent front suspension ..... you can Google " Lazer 917 " ( Elite Enterprises ) and see what I started with ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[stocktoy]

Well I got all the (4) ball joints changed out not long to do all totaled about 3 hrs its amazing how to you get used to something not realizing its not right.
Never dawned on me my bike wandered. However after changing out the ball joints and taking the bike for a good hour ride what a difference in the way it handles and feels on the road.

I'm not sure all bj's needed to be changed at this time however I had it apart so I did them all.

 

[bcer960]

I'm not sure all bj's needed to be changed at this time however I had it apart so I did them all.

I did them all when one went as well, figured, if one is gone, the rest may not be far behind

 

[askitee]

just short of 90'000km and had a registration inspection. Mechanic found both bottom ball joints need replacement - again.

Does anyone know of any aftermarket options?

 

[Peter Aawen]

Check out post #34 for more detail, askitee - and if you want more info on Stu from Charles Street Auto Repairs here in Unley, South Oz (not Austria, where the a/mkt ball joints come from! ) just drop me a PM & I'll send you his contact details. :thumbup:

I know it's probably a bit far to come from the Hunter Valley just to get the ball joints done, but he's very good with Spyders & juuust might be able to help you with some valuable info, if not some parts! hyea: