im thinking of installing energy suspension bushing for the front lower control arms and rear trailling arms.I have an eg and its going to be driven on the road but also weekend autox and track day car.Im not to concern about the ride qualities but didnt want to put sperical bushings in ...do u guys like the poly bushings or dislike?

any input is much appriciated thanx

 

they work well, with a considerate stiffness in the ride, more direct connection to the driver. it does get rather tedious on bad roads.

 

poly bushings have problems with plastic deformation and binding. Search around, you will see.

 

i have ES bushing and i like them. They will wear out after a year or two so plan to replace. If you want something that lasts longer try hard rubber bushings. Also, do not replace rear trailing arm bushing with poly, you will do more harm than good. Spherical if you want an upgrade, otherwise leave OEM, i doubt you will be able to know the difference.

 

ive been through 2 sets and some of the bushings, especially the upper control arm ones, will have significant wear and slop after less than a year if you drive the car year round.

 

any recamindations on an alternative and why arnt the tailling arm bushings any good...anyone using the mugen hard rubber trailling arm bushings

 

Contact Kiwi @ SPMS for Hardrace, hard rubber bushing kits. You will be very happy with the product and his service.

 

^^ if his prices seem a little high compare it to eBay if you'd like

 

Not if you take into account - shipping is included and They are almost always in stock.
And SPMS Specialise in Race setups - Spherical Bearings etc. EBAY Does not.

Kiwi

 

Ditto! I would look into the newly designed caster adding "Bronze Offset" bushing kit, ONLY offered from Jeff @ Special Projects MS.

-Charles

 

To Charles or Kiwi:
Do you have any pictures of this bushing kit? I'd like to see where/how the additional caster is gained. TIA

 

thanks guys i appriciate the input i think ill get the hard race ones

 

Hey Ivan! Hows it going man? Hope to see you at the BBQ tomorrow night.

Here are the caster adding bushing kit.

 

ah, the caster gains are from the upper camber arms, I see now.
I thought there were caster gains from the Hard Race LCA's as that is what the OP is looking into.

Definitely be there tomorrow, see you then.