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11-23-2009, 06:33 PM

Here is something i have been working on. should be available soon

Going through test fitting now

veeates36 · 11-23-2009, 06:57 PM

Please keep us updated this looks very interesting.

Ceepo · 11-23-2009, 06:58 PM

very nice!!!!

zoomswimmer · 11-23-2009, 07:08 PM

I like....I like

Bushido · 11-23-2009, 07:10 PM

hah, you made them! (i was the guy suggesting them in the other thread)

lazysk8er2 · 11-23-2009, 07:17 PM

seems like a "solid" idea.

what do you think the pro's and con's will be?

Ceepo · 11-23-2009, 07:34 PM

all pros!!! no CONS!!!

codyace · 11-23-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ceepo

all pros!!! no CONS!!!

You betcha!

11-23-2009, 08:35 PM

No pricing has been determined yet i have to figure out how long it takes to me the full set

11-23-2009, 08:36 PM

It will be cheaper then the "other Brand"

killer240 · 11-23-2009, 08:38 PM

damn i just got some energy bushings.

Slammed180 · 11-23-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer240

damn i just got some energy bushings.

X2
I just installed the megan bushings.

Slideways^Jordan · 11-23-2009, 09:16 PM

Nice!!! what would those cost!

PoorMans180SX · 11-23-2009, 09:28 PM

I posted this in the other thread too, but you should make some that offset the steering rack as far forward as possible, as this helps eliminate some of the overcentering that occurs when using modified knuckles.

mazersx · 11-23-2009, 09:36 PM

NICE!! BUT I JUST GOT Energy Bushings!!
BUT PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED!!
IF ITS CHEAP I WILL GET 3 SET! haha

eklips3 · 11-23-2009, 09:37 PM

i put in some energy suspension steering rack bushings but i honestly question whether or not i'll be able to feel the difference once spring rolls around.

anyone notice anything after replacing the steering rack bushings ?

projectRDM · 11-24-2009, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eklips3

i put in some energy suspension steering rack bushings but i honestly question whether or not i'll be able to feel the difference once spring rolls around.

anyone notice anything after replacing the steering rack bushings ?

You'll notice a little more firmness depending on condition of the OE bushings. Most S13s I've seen they're well worn, so you'll like the change.

GripTerror · 11-24-2009, 06:07 AM

I paid over 100$ from Yanack for these.... they are a nice upgrade. Never going to rubber/poly crap. It's not harsh or anything like that either, in fact feels less harsh or its in my mind. Also got the solid steering column bushing (s13)

cotbu · 11-23-2009, 10:52 PM

I too am interested. I also installed the energy suspension bushing, but had to shim them with part of the used oem set, as i felt the rack was still sloppy. Plus i could see the gap through the round bushing.

Tearlessj · 11-23-2009, 10:55 PM

As long as they arn't stupidly expensive I shall get some.

NMs14.5kouki · 11-23-2009, 11:01 PM

im with this guy^ if they aren't stupid expensive i want some

JeremyR · 11-23-2009, 11:04 PM

i want some as well!!!!

i was gonna get the nismos but i'd rather have solid ones....

xpertsnowcarver · 11-23-2009, 11:06 PM

Damn it... I just bought a pair of Nismo bushings. Oh well.. I'll still buy these if the price is right.

Devens240 · 11-24-2009, 12:26 AM

very nice...

g-via · 11-24-2009, 12:37 AM

I am tightening up my steering this winter

If I don't get shipped out for work, I'll be picking up a set if you can ship em to Canada without raping me.

killer240 · 11-24-2009, 12:44 AM

oh no i better sell my energy steering rack bushings before everybody try to sell theirs
F/S thread is guna have like 2 pages of for sale bushings

11-24-2009, 09:30 AM

Pricing should be around $80 for the set.

Steve Lloyd · 11-24-2009, 10:11 AM

When can we expect these to be available??

slider2828 · 11-24-2009, 10:17 AM

Here is one thing that I can't stress enough with about 6k miles on my yanack solid bushings....

If possible put or supply a layer of tacky rubber or some nice rubber to fill gaps that happen to be there. This will help reduce rack shifting under lateral pressure from turning the tires and outside pressure from tires gripping the road. No matter how tight you get it or how in spec, not all racks are the exact mold, so if you can supply some rubber inserts to help fill any gaps, I think it would make this way better than Yanacks....

I filled in my gaps with 1/8' - 1/16' rubber from silicon hoses as they can grip on metal or aluminum really well...

Just my opinion.

11-24-2009, 10:35 AM

I already planned on that and picked up the material for it

Quote:

Originally Posted by slider2828

Here is one thing that I can't stress enough with about 6k miles on my yanack solid bushings....

If possible put or supply a layer of tacky rubber or some nice rubber to fill gaps that happen to be there. This will help reduce rack shifting under lateral pressure from turning the tires and outside pressure from tires gripping the road. No matter how tight you get it or how in spec, not all racks are the exact mold, so if you can supply some rubber inserts to help fill any gaps, I think it would make this way better than Yanacks....

I filled in my gaps with 1/8' - 1/16' rubber from silicon hoses as they can grip on metal or aluminum really well...

Just my opinion.

11-23-2009, 06:33 PM	#1
used240sxparts Guest Posts: n/a	Solid steering rack bushings. Here is something i have been working on. should be available soon Going through test fitting now

11-23-2009, 06:57 PM	#2
veeates36 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: reseda ca Posts: 1,041 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Please keep us updated this looks very interesting. __________________ Zombi_Army... Coming Soon

11-23-2009, 06:58 PM	#3
Ceepo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 2,007 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Ceepo Feedback Score: 9 reviews	very nice!!!! __________________ TW: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/390459...d9s-coils.html

11-23-2009, 07:10 PM	#5
Bushido Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SFL Posts: 3,563 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	hah, you made them! (i was the guy suggesting them in the other thread) __________________

11-23-2009, 07:34 PM	#7
Ceepo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 2,007 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Ceepo Feedback Score: 9 reviews	all pros!!! no CONS!!! __________________ TW: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/390459...d9s-coils.html

11-23-2009, 07:08 PM	#4
zoomswimmer Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Age: 37 Posts: 133 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I like....I like

11-23-2009, 08:35 PM	#9
used240sxparts Guest Posts: n/a	No pricing has been determined yet i have to figure out how long it takes to me the full set

11-23-2009, 08:36 PM	#10
used240sxparts Guest Posts: n/a	It will be cheaper then the "other Brand"

11-23-2009, 08:38 PM	#11
killer240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pair of dice, Norcal Age: 34 Posts: 2,621 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	damn i just got some energy bushings.

11-23-2009, 09:16 PM	#13
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11-23-2009, 09:28 PM	#14
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 37 Posts: 5,616 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I posted this in the other thread too, but you should make some that offset the steering rack as far forward as possible, as this helps eliminate some of the overcentering that occurs when using modified knuckles. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

11-23-2009, 09:36 PM	#15
mazersx Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCAL 818/626/714 Posts: 1,904 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	NICE!! BUT I JUST GOT Energy Bushings!! BUT PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED!! IF ITS CHEAP I WILL GET 3 SET! haha

11-23-2009, 09:37 PM	#16
eklips3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Canada Age: 35 Posts: 626 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i put in some energy suspension steering rack bushings but i honestly question whether or not i'll be able to feel the difference once spring rolls around. anyone notice anything after replacing the steering rack bushings ? __________________ 1992 240sx (RB20. 362whp@16psi)

11-24-2009, 06:07 AM	#18
GripTerror Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Age: 40 Posts: 685 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I paid over 100$ from Yanack for these.... they are a nice upgrade. Never going to rubber/poly crap. It's not harsh or anything like that either, in fact feels less harsh or its in my mind. Also got the solid steering column bushing (s13)

11-23-2009, 10:52 PM	#19
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 50 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I too am interested. I also installed the energy suspension bushing, but had to shim them with part of the used oem set, as i felt the rack was still sloppy. Plus i could see the gap through the round bushing. __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

11-23-2009, 10:55 PM	#20
Tearlessj Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis Age: 33 Posts: 1,907 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	As long as they arn't stupidly expensive I shall get some. __________________ Nagasaki Motors Friends help you move. Real friends help you move bodies.

11-23-2009, 11:01 PM	#21
NMs14.5kouki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Everywhere Age: 36 Posts: 654 Trader Rating: (38) Feedback Score: 38 reviews	im with this guy^ if they aren't stupid expensive i want some

11-23-2009, 11:06 PM	#23
xpertsnowcarver Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LA, CA Posts: 2,667 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Damn it... I just bought a pair of Nismo bushings. Oh well.. I'll still buy these if the price is right. __________________ My YouTube Channel

11-24-2009, 12:26 AM	#24
Devens240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Washington Age: 35 Posts: 413 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	very nice...

11-24-2009, 12:37 AM	#25
g-via Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 1,023 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am tightening up my steering this winter If I don't get shipped out for work, I'll be picking up a set if you can ship em to Canada without raping me. __________________ "I'm a rage-aholic, I just can't live with rage-ahol!!!"

11-24-2009, 12:44 AM	#26
killer240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pair of dice, Norcal Age: 34 Posts: 2,621 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	oh no i better sell my energy steering rack bushings before everybody try to sell theirs F/S thread is guna have like 2 pages of for sale bushings

11-24-2009, 09:30 AM	#27
used240sxparts Guest Posts: n/a	Pricing should be around $80 for the set.

11-24-2009, 10:11 AM	#28
Steve Lloyd Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: florida Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When can we expect these to be available??

11-24-2009, 10:17 AM	#29
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 6,040 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Here is one thing that I can't stress enough with about 6k miles on my yanack solid bushings.... If possible put or supply a layer of tacky rubber or some nice rubber to fill gaps that happen to be there. This will help reduce rack shifting under lateral pressure from turning the tires and outside pressure from tires gripping the road. No matter how tight you get it or how in spec, not all racks are the exact mold, so if you can supply some rubber inserts to help fill any gaps, I think it would make this way better than Yanacks.... I filled in my gaps with 1/8' - 1/16' rubber from silicon hoses as they can grip on metal or aluminum really well... Just my opinion. __________________ Turn and Burn!