Subject	Can you elaborate on "switch ALL the bushings to es poly"?
Posted by	Inzane on April 02, 2013 at 5:07 PM
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In Reply To	Im already running oem subframe bushings w/spacers its just posted by Prof.DrunkClutch on April 02, 2013 at 04:57 PM
Message	Are you referring to more than just the subframe and diff? The ES poly bushings are generally "fine" for things like the diff and the steering rack. But I wouldn't recommend using them for any of the suspension pivot points (control arms, etc.). I did everything in ES poly (except subframe which are aluminum) and I honestly regret it. I've found the ES bushings to be noisy despite generous lube, and once installed it is not an easy trivial matter to just remove and re-grease them, assuming lubrication is even the issue. Inzane
Follow Ups	Thoughts on subframe bushings - Red Hawk (CO) 13:22:10 04/02/13 If I had it to do over again.... - Madhatter10-6 13:58:17 04/02/13 Yep. (n/m) - TriniTT 14:10:14 04/02/13 Well Im actually planning on buying one - Red Hawk (CO) 14:13:51 04/02/13 That would be the wrong choice. - TriniTT 14:19:20 04/02/13 I'd leave the bushings for the diff OEM (n/m) - Red Hawk (CO) 14:21:45 04/02/13 Then you can just get new diff bushings - OEM ... no? (n/m) - SimaYi 14:53:09 04/02/13 You already have a good subframe though. - TriniTT 14:58:53 04/02/13 Oh, I must have been misinformed - Red Hawk (CO) 16:47:36 04/02/13 You CANT get new OEM subframe bushings anymore - ZXoltan 17:15:02 04/02/13 right, i wanted to stay oem with the diff though. - Red Hawk (CO) 18:29:31 04/02/13 that's only 2 of the 4 rear diff bushings though (n/m) - LJZTT 08:51:40 04/03/13 It's extremely noticeable. - TriniTT 14:18:15 04/02/13 What are your thoughts on full ES poly bushings TriniTT? - Prof.DrunkClutch 14:21:17 04/02/13 They still transfer quite a bit of noise through the chassis - TriniTT 14:53:47 04/02/13 I like my solid bushings. Car is very predictable. BUT... - ZinnZ32 14:30:17 04/02/13 I had read Whiteline was close to Aluminum in terms of noise (n/m) - Red Hawk (CO) 16:48:51 04/02/13 Im already running oem subframe bushings w/spacers its just - Prof.DrunkClutch 16:57:38 04/02/13 Can you elaborate on "switch ALL the bushings to es poly"? - Inzane 17:07:45 04/02/13 I have the black graphite impregnated ones, they're fine... (n/m) - ZinnZ32 17:16:43 04/02/13 Pretty sure the OEM diff bushings are not available. - ZXoltan 17:08:55 04/02/13 When i meant All i just mean the subframe bushings - Prof.DrunkClutch 18:11:44 04/02/13 When i meant All i just mean the subframe bushings - Prof.DrunkClutch 18:41:49 04/02/13 Cool. I'll ck it out. Thanks. (n/m) - ZXoltan 19:28:44 04/02/13 Cool, i'll have to buy some (n/m) - Red Hawk (CO) 19:34:12 04/02/13 Both front and rear or just the fronts? - Broke_as_**** 14:58:12 04/03/13 where did you read that? - aliaZ 21:31:27 04/02/13 My mistake, I was thinking of ES - Red Hawk (CO) 21:50:34 04/02/13 I consider myself one with fairly low tolerance for NVH - LJZTT 08:49:43 04/03/13 Same here - BlackholeZ 03:22:06 04/04/13 just bought a subfram with solid subs and Nismo diffs - wickdGSXR 12:14:57 04/04/13
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