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Daleo Grand Master

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are the 2WD and 4WD ones the same? it looks very similar.

That was exactly my thought Iain. If not, the bushing will almost certainly be the same.

I'd be inclined to replace it with the factory one, given it attaches to the body not where you want a hard bushing to transmit noise & vibration.

I normally only use harder (polyurethane) bushings at the wheel end of suspension arms. Softer factory style rubber bushes at the body end to damp out vibration. A brand new factory style rubber bush will be significantly stiffer than one that's done 100 000kms. Poly bushes will still fail over time; bushes are a consumable item in cars; they do wear out, just not to the same degree as brake discs

This stops you from turning the car into a billycart (noisy & harsh) for very little change in rigidity and directness.

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zei20l Grand Master

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thats a fair enough call.

im hardcore and not a pussy old man like you, so i can take a firmer suspension setting :P

i had poly bushes all over one of my S15s, and solid diff mounts in the rear. it was noisy and bumpy. but the good thing is you couldnt notice it over the exhaust that got in your head anyway haha

but it wasnt harsh. it just felt new again.

Jetwreck Grand Master

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That was exactly my thought Iain. If not, the bushing will almost certainly be the same.

It is the same indeed.

But there is an option/correction to fix up pull to the left with a slight cast change with the non standard ones over the factory replacement.....thats if you have that problem.

Daleo Grand Master

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It is the same indeed.

But there is an option/correction to fix up pull to the left with a slight cast change with the non standard ones over the factory replacement.....thats if you have that problem.

Now that would be a worthwhile reason to change.:thumbsup:

chad bob Enthusiast

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Hey Guys,

I really need some input here.

I'm thinking of taking the cheap route on my 300RX M35 2WD. It's wallowing cornering is starting to piss me off after 3 years of ownership as it does not tie in with the amount of urge that the engine is providing. It hangs in fine on a single corner, but when I try and link two apexes together, the weight transfer is like a motor yacht.

There is a local suspension shop doing Tien 50mm lowering springs fitted for $450.

I was hoping that you guys could offer your opinion on how you think the vehicle will corner on standard shocks with lower, stiffer springs? I can get the BC gold coilovers but after I fit them and certification they'll set me back $2000. Money I'd rather spend on my Trackday weapon if you know what I mean :cheers:

So what are your expert thoughts? :cool:

Jetwreck Grand Master

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So I fitted up the new poly bush's today....finally the frigging vibration has gone that I have been hunting for the last 2 years. Drive is great...feels like a new car again as it should as I have now replaced everything....my old ones were pretty well gone.

The replacements are a lot better in design as they allow for the arms to not load up continually

Jetwreck Grand Master

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dude thats the 3rd time you have asked me, and yes it pulls to the left lol

seems like I have a memory like yours.....I'll let Adrian know I'm taking them.......I might go over this arvo and press them for you.

Jetwreck Grand Master

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I finished the wheel alignment with the new poly strutt bar to chassis mount bushing in yesterday.....the ones that I got add about another 1 degree caster from the standard setup.

Car now handles a lot better through corners with less bump steer and a more precise point + my friggen vibration had gone when powering out of left hand corners.....I am actually thinking of backing off the sway bar one click now.

Please note....I had to replace mine because they were stuffed.....I don't know and I can only presume that it will make a difference over the standard ones if they are not shagged.

I have setup an exchange with the workshop using Iain's spare set of arm's.

Prices as below:

*Supply and press in the bush's into arms. $300(ex gst)....shipping not included. Please note that this will be an exchange set of arms so a returnable deposit will be needed to guarantee I get your arms, back.

*Supply and press bush's into arms + install into car $450(ex gst) through the Suspension workshop. Please note that this is for the Sydney people....Melbourne people can be sorted for an install as well.

You should not need a wheel alignment after doing this but the workshop I am using had the alignment setting if needed.

Guy's although I will be coordinating this atm I am not making anything out of it so please don't try to barter with me....price tend to go up for you as I don't barter or deal!.......PM me or call me for further detail.

cheers

Craig

Jetwreck Grand Master

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Thanks Craig, am I first cab off the rank? I have to get rid of this vibration under acceleration... :whistling:

No left hand pulling here, thats the missus job...

I need to get Iain's in his car first.....as soon as that is done I'll get yours done.

No...I was the first cab off the rank....then Iain....then you!

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