Energy Bushings...
12-08-2005, 10:30 AM
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make sure u put alot of grease on the bushings, the grease that they give u in the package is actually dielectric grease that tends to dry up fast, its utter crap. Buy some grease from crappy like marine grease which is water and salt resistant.
12-08-2005, 12:46 PM
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Poly bushings are good. You'll notice more precise steering input and a more solid feel to the car. Unfortunately, they do not absorb as much strain, so they transfer more force onto the subframe and other bits. It's pretty minor actually on a street driven car and shouldn't stop you from buying them.
Solid bearing LCA bushings do exist and I have a set I haven't installed yet. Those do require subframe reinforcing since they absorb nothing - but on the plus side, you'll never have to change them - on a track -----, they need to be changed fairly often. As mentioned above, poly bushings do NOT last as long. Expect to change them once a year on a track -----, every 2 years or so on a street driven car.
OE is the most durable and reliable. Fresh OE bushings makd a big difference as well.
Solid bearing LCA bushings do exist and I have a set I haven't installed yet. Those do require subframe reinforcing since they absorb nothing - but on the plus side, you'll never have to change them - on a track -----, they need to be changed fairly often. As mentioned above, poly bushings do NOT last as long. Expect to change them once a year on a track -----, every 2 years or so on a street driven car.
OE is the most durable and reliable. Fresh OE bushings makd a big difference as well.
12-08-2005, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by RRRex
Poly bushings are good. You'll notice more precise steering input and a more solid feel to the car. Unfortunately, they do not absorb as much strain, so they transfer more force onto the subframe and other bits. It's pretty minor actually on a street driven car and shouldn't stop you from buying them.
Solid bearing LCA bushings do exist and I have a set I haven't installed yet. Those do require subframe reinforcing since they absorb nothing - but on the plus side, you'll never have to change them - on a track -----, they need to be changed fairly often. As mentioned above, poly bushings do NOT last as long. Expect to change them once a year on a track -----, every 2 years or so on a street driven car.
OE is the most durable and reliable. Fresh OE bushings makd a big difference as well.
Solid bearing LCA bushings do exist and I have a set I haven't installed yet. Those do require subframe reinforcing since they absorb nothing - but on the plus side, you'll never have to change them - on a track -----, they need to be changed fairly often. As mentioned above, poly bushings do NOT last as long. Expect to change them once a year on a track -----, every 2 years or so on a street driven car.
OE is the most durable and reliable. Fresh OE bushings makd a big difference as well.
12-08-2005, 04:28 PM
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I have full ES bushing in the front of my car, been about 2 months now i believe and no squeeking issue, the steering is much much sharper then before. Once i do the rear and slap on this ITR tranny the LSD plus bushings are gonna feel amazing.
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