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bstonedrift
05-30-2006, 09:07 PM
I've done research, but I am trying to find out who makes the most complete polyurthane bushing kit for an S13.

RS*R?
Energy Suspension?
Whiteline?
Ghettokracker71
05-31-2006, 06:15 AM
Sorry to say I don't know alot about the S13 stuff,but I am using some energy suspension stuff on my Integra,and on the honda/acura boards,all the guys SWEAR by energy,but like I said,I don't really know about the s13 stuff.

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s14slide
05-31-2006, 07:06 AM
It depends, Energy has a "master kit", but I believe SPL has the Nismo bushings which is just harder rubber. I would go with either one of these if you don't want to go heim joint. Courtesy also carries some, and I think they even have the steering rack polys. Not sure on s13, but I do know I got them for my s14 so I'd imagine that they have them.
Gearhead_42
05-31-2006, 07:43 AM
Energy kit includes all the pivot/flex stuff covered, RSR I think has some of the mounting (rack bushings?)

If you're upgrading to pillowball stuff, you might want to go in with a buddy as you'll not be using half of the set :hahano: Same goes for aftermarket sways, you probably will get new poly mountings with those...

That said, I have Energy in both my S chassis, along with various pillowball arms and/or Whiteline eccentrics... Get the Master Kit, great bang for the buck...
boroboros14
05-31-2006, 08:32 AM
I have a few Whiteline bushings here and there. When I installed them in My TC rods some of my steering wheel vibration went away at higher speeds. Polyurethane is polyurethane. I think that Energy has the most complete set, although if you don't have a rear sway bar you will have those bushings left over. I also believe that its cheaper to purchase the master set than to piece the kit together.
Gnnr
05-31-2006, 09:02 AM
I belive that the red (or is it orange) ones from Energy suspension are stronger than the black ones. I'm not too sure though.
aznpoopy
05-31-2006, 10:55 AM
i know for a fact the energy suspension tension rod bushings are different.

they are 3 piece with 2 rubber outers and 1 polyurethane core.

the old 1 piece polyurethane would crack tension rods and destroy front LCAs, so keep that in mind when you're looking at bushings from other brands.
bstonedrift
05-31-2006, 02:13 PM
thanx guys! .
stinky_180
05-31-2006, 02:55 PM
energy suspension complete master bushing set paired with nismo subframe bushings. the energy suspension subframe inserts are not great from what i heard.
bstonedrift
05-31-2006, 08:07 PM
energy suspension complete master bushing set paired with nismo subframe bushings. the energy suspension subframe inserts are not great from what i heard.

Which subframe bushings do you recomend?
mjjstang
05-31-2006, 08:39 PM
I just finished pressing my rear subframe joints in today, they are energy suspension. Worst shit I have EVER had to deal with. and Hope ot never deal with this shit again. still have to put it in so i dont know how it will feel but im sure it will be nice. I almost bought the RsR kit but decided just to just go ES rear kit.
R34SKYLINE
06-06-2006, 10:30 PM
I just installed the complete ES Master Kit on my S13 coupe and its awesome, I got teh kit with the new 3 piece T/C rod bushings everything turned out good! I also used the sub-frame insert with my already CUSCO subframe collars just as extra reinforcement for the area that is blank in the stock sub-frame bushing all it did was just tighten the feel up even more, 3 thumbs up from me...well worth it.
gotta240
06-07-2006, 12:37 AM
I didn't think any poly subframe kits(ACTUAL BUSHINGS) were made for s14 or 13's... Am i wrong?

I know some used the 300zx subframe bushings, but they are taller...no?

oh yeah....to you guys who installed the tc rod bushings...You might want to do some research...i heard/read that those are big no no's.
R34SKYLINE
06-07-2006, 12:53 AM
I didn't think any poly subframe kits(ACTUAL BUSHINGS) were made for s14 or 13's... Am i wrong?

I know some used the 300zx subframe bushings, but they are taller...no?

oh yeah....to you guys who installed the tc rod bushings...You might want to do some research...i heard/read that those are big no no's.

They include sub-frame inserts to fill in the blank areas.....the 3 piece T/C rod bushing works just like the stock one it allows for torque twisting side to side but doesn't allow front and back movement maybe very very little atlease less movement than stock does..