Originally Posted by
JAMMINKRAZY
Have you used the speed type rods? They're much better than the v-spec rods and are standard equipment on the new XZ-B. I find these rods last as long as any other brand. There's no question that the v-spec rods are terrible, but the new ones are much better.
As for recommending a rod change, almost every brand recommends it.

glad OS has fixed the rod problem, a few company's add a new rod with here engines, which is a awsome idea!!!!!!! if OS did that can you imagine how many mills they would sell because of that?!?!? TONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!