RE: ENERGY BUSHINGS

[trini_darkside]

Hey tuners
I installed some energy suspension bushings. I fine the ride quality has definitely changed.
Has anyone who used these bushings shed some light on their experience

[X_Factor]

they work excellent for me and they were installed 3yrs ago

[sentraman]

You saying that the ride changed, but is it better or worse? Do you like it?

[33 hertz]

I installed the master kit in my s13 on Friday. The kit contained almost 80 different pieces and took almost 2 days to install. To be honest my bushings were in pretty decent condition so I wasnt expecting much improvement but boy was I wrong.

The car now drives like a brand new vehicle, no random clanks, knocks or vibrations. The only downside is that the ride is now REALLY stiff, it feels as if the car is riding on coilovers but personally I prefer it this way. I guess after they wear in it may be better.

It was the best $1200 Iever spent. However I wont recommend it for a daily driver if you dont have any plans to dex/drag/circuit/rally with the car.

[CD4Accord]

Well, my master kit was sort of like a half kit, cause the accord kit doesnt come with rear bushings (shameful on ES part)...

Overall, it solved ALL of my front end problems along with some new ball joints installed at the same time.. Same problem as these fellas, random knocking noises etc..
Concerning the tightness of the suspension, the accord always had a good front end setup, but this just made a small difference on quick steering transitions..
Overall, considering my kit cost $75 US at the time, can't complain at all..

Only thing is I now have to throw down about $120 US for the rear bushings alone from prothane

[trini_darkside]

thanks guys for the comments!!!

[belalegosi]

I dd my ride with full energy suspension bushings. I like it. Only thing that sucks is that I dont have power steering... so little to no play in the suspension + wide sticky tires + short ratio steering rack = work out