Prothane Bushing Kit from Road Race Engineering

[whiteleg]

Well I finally have time to let you guys know about this kit, if you don't already. Its not a bad kit at all, each bush is in 2 parts so none of them need to be pressed on, however the originals had to be pressed out. This kit has the 2 bushes for the FLC arm. I read somewhere that someone said this would cause a harsh ride, it doesn't feel harsh at all but I do like to feel the bumps in the road. Overall for $300 delievered its not to bad. I had someone fit them for me as the pulling apart and pressing out is a pain. The car feels alot flatter around corners now which is nice and the ride is firmer but not bad IMO.

 

[bradc]

So how much does it replace?

 

[whiteleg]

It does all the front end except for the sway bar. The rear not 100% sure as there are some I haven't replaced yet due to the fact you nearly need to dismantle the entire rear end to get at some but it should be complete except for the sway bar. It looks like there should be some spares as well.

 

[Guest]

and what car is it for? evo, eclips or galant?

 

[whiteleg]

its for the Eclipse http://www.roadraceengineering.com/eclsuspension.htm
Down the bottom of this page called

Prothane Full Suspension Bushing Kit for 2g's only​

$225

 

[naughtika]

similar one that Emanuel got for his car..

how's the ride quality?

 

[whiteleg]

I think its ok, it is firm but you don't rattle your back teeth and it sits flat around corners.

 

[VR-04-TT]

Are you on stock shocks and springs?

 

[whiteleg]

No I have Bilstien units

 

[jungle]

Great info Matt, thanks

 

[naughtika]

i might get some soon.. since local shops can only supply polyurethane pushings for the outer control arms for the rears which cost $35+ per side..

 

[whiteleg]

Christian I have a few spare bushes if you are down on the Gold Coast one day let me know and you can have a look at whats left. Free ones are better than $35.

 

[bradc]

great, I'll wait until you do the rear to confirm it replaces all of them

 

[naughtika]

Christian I have a few spare bushes if you are down on the Gold Coast one day let me know and you can have a look at whats left. Free ones are better than $35.

thanks.. I'll contact you when im heading south.. just really busy at the moment and cant do much

 

[Scottie]

Hey Matt,

How did you go with fitting the back ones?

 

[whiteleg]

Scott the backs ones fitted ok, the lower arm is not done as its hard to get out. They are starting to get a bit noisy, also I have now replaced my front upper and lower control arms with new units, as the ball joints were screwed so they are back to rubber for now. I would probably recommend getting new controls arms first before doing these bushes, it has made a huge difference to the car.

 

[frozen]

Bringing up an old thread, Noisy in what way? Im tossing up between the Energy Suspension kit and the Prothane kit, can you confirm this kit does more than the points in this thread which is using the energy suspension kit? http://ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2445

Im going to resurrect the other one too

 

[whiteleg]

They squeak and rattle. The rattle is caused from the fact they are hard so its almost metal on metal rattle. The squeak is when the grease wears off if you regrease them again they will be fine.

 

[gorgath]

How often does it needs to be re-grease?

I wonder if this is the same situation with the Energy Suspension which I have...

 

[frozen]

so the Energy Suspension kit has the same squeaking? Also, is it rough as hell or is it not too bad? Looking at buying some today, so please any help would be fantastic