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Energy Suspension Bushes
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:51 pm
by Doctor G
Has anyone fitted the complete suspension bush set to their cars? And what was the results like?
I have experienced the Engine Mountings in my previous sabre and they firmed it up almost too much. The car vibrated quite a bit.
Would you recommend the suspension bush kit?
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:18 pm
by RBSX
where you getting them from
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:32 am
by Doctor G
I've ordered a set for the sabre so was thinking of just including a kit for the sx one time to save on shipping.
It's from a company called "never enough auto".
These are the black, graphite compasite poly-uruthane type which doesn't squeek like the red non-graphite types.
So anyone has experience in these??
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:52 am
by Gary57
I fitted a set from whiteline and the difference was outstanding.
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:54 am
by Daniel
I want i want i want!!!
how much
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:04 am
by Ero_sennin
Group buy!!!
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:39 am
by Hennie Marais
My box is still in my store room, it has to be fitted soon, it's just that it looks like a mother of a job.
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 9:59 am
by veecee
i've done that exact mod, and i firmly believe it was the biggest improvement in my car for the least amount of money, making it the best mod i've ever done on my sx.
it gave the car new live, brought it back from the dead so to speak.
its a difficult job, one made much easier if you have a hydraulic press, but its totally possible to do yourself in your garage with minimal tools. a decent bench vice is necessary though, if you dont have the press.
my sx, after i installed the bushes, was hundreds of percent more responsive, with suspension being tons more accurate. turn-in was instantly sharper, there was instantly less bodyroll, and everything firmed up a little.
the ride, of course, was more jarring, but its not uncomfortable, and only takes a short amount of time to get used to.
i bought the black ones, and the kits is totally complete (they even include bushes for the steering rack mounts), and only two of the subframe bushes didnt fit (unless i'm just an idiot - possible!!!). the lubrication supplied with the kit is hardcore, and has lasted me more than a year without a single squeak, and with complete reliability.
i bought mine from summit racing at US$139.00. but that was local shipping in the states. you would pay extra for international shipping.
also, i searched for many polybush kits for the sx, and the energy suspension was the cheapest in comparison.
for example, the kit from powerflex.co.uk would have worked out to R7500.00 without shipping, and i only paid about R750 for energy suspension!
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:41 am
by Hennie Marais
nice, I've got the red ones. Comes with nice instructions too. LOL
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:48 am
by veecee
Hennie Marais wrote:nice, I've got the red ones. Comes with nice instructions too. LOL
i didnt know there was any difference between the red and black ones!!!
thought it was just the colour!
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 2:51 pm
by Doctor G
Thanks V you've just convinced me.
HYPER-FLEX SYSTEM Complete Master Bushing Set Includes: Front strut rod bushings, front control arm bushings, rack & pinion bushings, 24mm & 25mm front sway bar and end link bushings, rear subframe inserts, rear suspension arm bushings, and rear sway bar end link bushings.
I'll have the price for the s13's kit incl shipping this afternoon. If anyone wants in on this (mini group buy) then keep watching this space.
I'd like to order my kit as soon as possible. So if you DEFINITELY want one then you're welcome to share shipping with my package.
Payment will be required upfront.
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:42 pm
by Ero_sennin
Doctor G wrote:Thanks V you've just convinced me.
HYPER-FLEX SYSTEM Complete Master Bushing Set Includes: Front strut rod bushings, front control arm bushings, rack & pinion bushings, 24mm & 25mm front sway bar and end link bushings, rear subframe inserts, rear suspension arm bushings, and rear sway bar end link bushings.
I'll have the price for the s13's kit incl shipping this afternoon. If anyone wants in on this (mini group buy) then keep watching this space.
I'd like to order my kit as soon as possible. So if you DEFINITELY want one then you're welcome to share shipping with my package.
Payment will be required upfront.
Ok cool let us know!
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 4:56 pm
by widowmaker
veecee wrote:...and everything firmed up a little.
upon seeing new bush it happens yes
(personally, not so much the black though, but I can't speak for everyone, eh Draco?)
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:05 pm
by Daniel
Bwaahahaha @ windowcleaner
Id love a set so let us know on the cost. Only prob is im alittle broke after buying 1/4 of a S13 and i still need shocks!! but i need dem bushes too
Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 12:39 pm
by Hennie Marais
veecee wrote:Hennie Marais wrote:nice, I've got the red ones. Comes with nice instructions too. LOL
i didnt know there was any difference between the red and black ones!!!
thought it was just the colour!
I don't think there is, just saying mine's red, LOL.