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Once again, a fantastic write up!
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What's the code for this Whiteline Kit? cheers
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just one jack to control crossmember height is all thats needed, and I placed mine right under the crossmember a bit to the passenger side.
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Took my car through my usual driving 'circuit' today and can feel an immense difference with these bushing inserts installed. I had originally only installed the rearmost inserts to see if there was a measurable difference in the ButtDyno™. With the rearmost inserts installed, the car feels a little firmer -- especially off of launches. I went ahead and installed the forward inserts yesterday and can report a HUGE difference.
The car flies off the line now. I've daily-driven a Lotus Elise and can say that the car is beginning to feel as quick off the line as my Elise did. It'll punch you into the seat and keep you there. Gear shifts are noticeably better -- more precise. I didn't expect a change there and it's a pleasant surprise. I simply cannot believe how 8 simple inserts can drastically change the overall feel of a car but Whiteline has come through. Big time. It's takes all the play out of the shift response. You get power -- now. No more wishy-washy feeling. With power comes responsibility: you will notice the rear end being a little bit more tail-happy but, if you've driven RWD vehicles before, you'll appreciate it. This car has so much more potential and it's fantastic that small, inexpensive modifications like this are adding up huge. Combine this kit with the Perrin shifter bushing and you've got a great combo. I'm going to install Whiteline's positive shift bushing sometime next month and I'm sure it'll just get better. I'll report back when I've done that. |
This is great. I've been considering purchasing some whiteline bushings for a while, and now that there's a guide out, I'll definitely be making that purchase ASAP! :thumbsup:
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Suspension's just a PITA because of the high torque values and possible rust issues.
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Yeah I saw that...and you're not even in the rust belt. I shudder to think what I'm going to find underneath the car when I install all these bushings and my RCE springs in March.
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In any case the plan of attack is to drop the exhaust (redo axleback install and add front pipe), do the Whiteline gearbox mount bushing, rear shifter stay (KB hopefully by then), install springs, rear camber correcting bushes, and the rear subframe inserts. It'll transform the car entirely! |
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Mine was in March, purchased in June. Mind if you share yours? |
Produced also in March, bought in June.
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Thanks for the write up. These bushings are the ones I am most interested in, however having come from a car with lots of poly-urethane bushings I don`t want to end up with rattles and vibrations like I did before.
Can you comment on any additional harshness of the ride, or vibrations or rattles now that you have installed them? Thanks! |
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On bad roads, I would say its marginally harsher. Its not a bad tradeoff though; I rather experience some harshness and get instant response rather than wait for the suspension to settle itself after some rocky road ice cream. Keep in mind, I've done a bit of work to stiffen the ride so I can't comment on these bushings alone. In the rear I have Racecomp Engineering Springs which are fairly stiff, cusco lower control arms which probably contributes minor stiffness, and these bushings. I also have star specs which howl like a wolf all day. I've put more than 150 miles in various terrain where I live. Overall these don't add any noticable NVH given the amount of modification present. Hope that helps you. |
tracked these heavily this weekend, and love them. btw, nice write up and pics.
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Tempted to install these along with Perrin's shift bushing.
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what LCAs are in the pics?
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I think the LCAs look aftermarket.
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Look like Cuscos in that blue color. Got these bushing still sitting in the bag. Will have to wait till it gets warmer for me to tackle my suspension. Swaybars still sitting in an unopened box as well. |
Great write up. If you are going to do any suspension work or underside work, do it early on. With all the stamped steel the underside is going to be a rusty nasty mess in a few years or less if you are in salt and moisture often.
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Perfect... doing these here soon to mine
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Hot Rod Heaven is just one more mod away. Tom |
good work as always @F1point4
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The left side bolt had a light coating of red grease and no corrosion. Anyone heard a possible explanation from Subaru or Scion? Could this be an issue for Texas or Southwest delivered Twins? |
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Thank you for the excellent DIY.
Same Bolt , Same Location May 2012 FRS I sprayed it with Dry Film Lubricant |
I had these installed by a professional shop yesterday (great mod), just be aware that loosening the subframe will likely alter your rear alignment so I would suggest installing these along with other suspension mods and get an alignment shortly thereafter.
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Thanks for this awesome guide. Just did mine today using this guide and it was a relatively painless job.
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