Subrame bushings...

binary0x01 · 10-23-2012, 08:03 PM

Has anyone tried these (or similar products) out?

SPL Solid Bushings from HorsepowerFreaks

It is true that our subframe does move around a lot, and so I think these would be a good investment.

All opinions/facts are encouraged and welcome

Kingbaby · 10-23-2012, 08:49 PM

is this a DD?

binary0x01 · 10-23-2012, 08:53 PM

For now yes, I am planning to track the car with my friend (who has an S2K) starting within the next few months.

Kingbaby · 10-23-2012, 09:00 PM

Well I suggest just replacing it with an aftermarket one or a newer OEM one. What mileage are you at?

Solid bushings create jaw shattering jolts on a street car, weekend car maybe...

binary0x01 · 10-23-2012, 09:13 PM

I'd like to get ones made of something other than metal, but I don't see any offered. What brand you got in mind?

Kingbaby · 10-23-2012, 09:18 PM

hmmm not sure what's available...whiteline maybe?

binary0x01 · 10-23-2012, 09:20 PM

I looked into them, but they seem to be only for 350Z... :/

Kingbaby · 10-23-2012, 09:23 PM

just noticed the same...hopefully someone esle chimes in about the solid bushings and it's ride feel?

vqloven · 10-24-2012, 12:48 AM

I haven't looked if they make bushings for our cars, but I had Powerflex bushings on my e36 M3 and they were amazing.

Dustin@Z1 · 10-29-2012, 02:56 PM

Doing a Solid Subframe bushing is no simple task. It takes time and patience to do. If you take the car to a shop, be prepared to pay heavily! The entire rear end of the car has to come out. So brakes will have to be bleed, suspension unhooked and so on.

I have Solid Subframe bushings in my Z32 ( I know it is a different model), but the outcome will be the same. You will be able to put the power down faster, no wheel hop on launches and so forth. The only drawback is you will hear the drivetrain noise A LOT more. [Not near as bad] but go watch an incar video camera of a race car. You will hear every pop, click and whine in the rear end. I am a race car junky and enjoy the noises....my wife not so much.

binary0x01 · 10-29-2012, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustin@Z1

Doing a Solid Subframe bushing is no simple task. It takes time and patience to do. If you take the car to a shop, be prepared to pay heavily! The entire rear end of the car has to come out. So brakes will have to be bleed, suspension unhooked and so on.

I have Solid Subframe bushings in my Z32 ( I know it is a different model), but the outcome will be the same. You will be able to put the power down faster, no wheel hop on launches and so forth. The only drawback is you will hear the drivetrain noise A LOT more. [Not near as bad] but think go watch an incar video camera of a race car. You will hear every pop, click and whine in the rear end. I am a race car junky and enjoy the noises....my wife not so much.

How many hours in labour do you think that is? 8?

EDIT: I'm looking for bushings like those whiteline makes for the 350z. They're are not solid metal which probably will help out in noisiness.

TeeItHi · 11-08-2012, 09:11 AM

Whiteline Suspension Parts - Part Number W92994 - Rear Subframe Mount Bushings

anyone know if these will fit?

Myron_Nismo · 12-12-2012, 09:59 PM

^Bumping this thread for answer to the above....

10-23-2012, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	Subrame bushings... Has anyone tried these (or similar products) out? SPL Solid Bushings from HorsepowerFreaks It is true that our subframe does move around a lot, and so I think these would be a good investment. All opinions/facts are encouraged and welcome __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-23-2012, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	For now yes, I am planning to track the car with my friend (who has an S2K) starting within the next few months. __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-23-2012, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	I'd like to get ones made of something other than metal, but I don't see any offered. What brand you got in mind? __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-23-2012, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	I looked into them, but they seem to be only for 350Z... :/ __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

10-29-2012, 02:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dustin@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NLA Posts: 1,313 Drives: NLA Rep Power: 18	Doing a Solid Subframe bushing is no simple task. It takes time and patience to do. If you take the car to a shop, be prepared to pay heavily! The entire rear end of the car has to come out. So brakes will have to be bleed, suspension unhooked and so on. I have Solid Subframe bushings in my Z32 ( I know it is a different model), but the outcome will be the same. You will be able to put the power down faster, no wheel hop on launches and so forth. The only drawback is you will hear the drivetrain noise A LOT more. [Not near as bad] but go watch an incar video camera of a race car. You will hear every pop, click and whine in the rear end. I am a race car junky and enjoy the noises....my wife not so much. binary0x01 likes this. Last edited by Dustin@Z1; 11-09-2012 at 09:28 AM.

10-24-2012, 12:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
vqloven Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA/UCSD Posts: 119 Drives: 11 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 13	I haven't looked if they make bushings for our cars, but I had Powerflex bushings on my e36 M3 and they were amazing.

11-08-2012, 09:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
TeeItHi Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 5 Drives: 2008 g37s pearlwhite Rep Power: 13	whiteline g35 rear bushing Whiteline Suspension Parts - Part Number W92994 - Rear Subframe Mount Bushings anyone know if these will fit? Nut_N_Much likes this. Last edited by TeeItHi; 11-08-2012 at 10:03 AM.

12-12-2012, 09:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Myron_Nismo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 68 Drives: Nismo Rep Power: 13	^Bumping this thread for answer to the above.... __________________ 2009 Nismo Fast Intentions non-resonated catback - ARK high flow cats - Stillen G3 - Motordyne M370 - GTM 25 row oil cooler - Uprev tune - 315whp/262wtq

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