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Brian
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 Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject: Solid Bushes? |
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Been doing loads of work with my m8 on his Skyline R32. We have just dropped the rear subframe to fit the new alloy bushes & it got me thinking about fitting some to the Kadett.
I was wondering if anyone else has fitted solid alloy bushes instead of OEM or Polybushes? |
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tuffty
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| Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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the ride must be harsh as hell, and wouldn't athe ally wear through as the beam moves?
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Brian
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:49 am Post subject: |
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I dont really mind the harsh ride too much................ 
As for the wear & tear, there are loads of drift cars using them.
I aint drifting my car for obvious reasons, I was thinking about fitting them for track use.
I've been reading a couple of books on chassis development & they have the bushes mentioned in there quite a bit. |
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LIBERTINE
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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| i wouldent like to put solid bushes in a 30 year old shell |
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Ash
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm going to use a mix of poly and original so i don't damage the shell. |
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Brian
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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| LIBERTINE wrote: | | i wouldent like to put solid bushes in a 30 year old shell |
Who cares about the shell?..... 
I just want to build a decent track car & KILL it......... |
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LIBERTINE
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| Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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doesnt that sort of defeat your aim,time and effort  |
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Brian
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| Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:08 am Post subject: |
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| LIBERTINE wrote: | | doesnt that sort of defeat your aim,time and effort |
My aim is to have loads of fun with the car. Time & effort aint important really. |
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Tricky
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| Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:48 am Post subject: |
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| Brian wrote: | As for the wear & tear, there are loads of drift cars using them.
I aint drifting my car for obvious reasons, I was thinking about fitting them for track use. |
Yes, but they're drift cars and aren't generally driven on roads. Solid bushes are the best thing if you absolutely need to maintain geometry at the expense of ride comfort but bear in mind you remove the rubber and the shock has to go somewhere, and that somewhere is straight into the shell.
As long as you're aware of this then I say go for it!
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