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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 10:52 AM
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Hello

I would like to know what do you think about this kit for a Civic EG with B16A2 to make circuit ?

Thanks a lot.
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 11:20 AM
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Circuit?

Negative = Ground. Does that help?

Seriously what the hell do you mean?
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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 10:32 PM
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I am French and I prefer driving quickly on a circuit. We have several circuits on the country. I live near a circuit (20 kilometers)

It is too dangerous on the street (police and others drivers).

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Old Aug 6, 2002 | 10:51 PM
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It tightens up the car pretty good, you will notice it more if your car is older. I would only do it if you need to replace the bushings.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 03:51 AM
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1. it's a mess to replace all rubber bushings with poly
2. car handles much better
3. you will hear/feel each crack on the pavement & it will be almost impossible to drive on the european brick-paved city streets.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 03:59 AM
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well, i put them on my 91 civic sedan and was VERY pleased with the sharpening in handling along with sway bars, struts, springs, etc. and have survived on the mean streets of DC for some years with only minimal squeeking - happy overall & very fun to hit a corner hard and accelerate through it where all aother street cars are braking....
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 05:23 AM
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It does help tighten up the car. A worthwhile upgrade

They squeek like micky mouse getting raped if you don't keep them lubed up

They are a pain in the *** to install if you do it yourself and expensive if you have someone else do it.

If you are looking to dramatically improve the handeling you should seriously look at the radius arm setup by Z10 http://www.z10eng.com/products.cfm#rat1

Hope this helps

Mike
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 08:18 AM
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Sandpaper helps with the squeaks

Yes I am serious the shinny surface of the bushings are part of the manufacturing process and don't let the poly self lubricate which is is supposed to do. You use the sand paper to dull up the surface then lube them with the grease they give you and you should be fine.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 09:11 AM
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If you are going to do it, get a shop to, they are a pain in the *** to get them all out.
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 04:35 PM
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Sandpaper helps with the squeaks

Yes I am serious the shinny surface of the bushings are part of the manufacturing process and don't let the poly self lubricate which is is supposed to do. You use the sand paper to dull up the surface then lube them with the grease they give you and you should be fine.
Not a bad Idea, ill do this. What grease should I use?
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