I don't understand please explain (sorry still newbe in department)

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sloweighty
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Ok I want to know why people use solid subframe bushing or collars and I know what's the difference between the two it's just that.....How the ride feel for a daily car.....Does it make alot of noise.......and is there a difference on what brand to use.....Any help would be great cause I did seach but didn't get the answer I was looking for so please help


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You don't get a whole lot of noise. The rear is stiffer so there is less play, but not a significant change by itself. It's when you upgrade all of the suspension parts that you get the true benefit. It will be a little bumpier, but like I said, only if other components are stiffened up as well. There also is no huge difference in brands. Some make aluminum pieces, some make polyurethane. I have even heard of people filling the holes with 3m window weld. Oh, and the collars pretty much eliminate movement back there.

What are you thinking about doing? I'm just curious why you're juggling this idea around.

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speedeast wrote:
What are you thinking about doing? I'm just curious why you're juggling this idea around.
Well there is car for sell that has solid collars or the whole solid bushing and I want it as a daily but not too sure if I want to deal with the stiffness of the ride and also he has solid engine mounts so I am having second thoughts just not to sure that's all

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sloweighty wrote:
Well there is car for sell that has solid collars or the whole solid bushing and I want it as a daily but not too sure if I want to deal with the stiffness of the ride and also he has solid engine mounts so I am having second thoughts just not to sure that's all
You'll be feeling every vibration with that car then. Take it for a test drive. My car has subframe collars. My car already has coilovers so I didn't feel anymore stiffness compared to before I installed the subframe collars.

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sloweighty wrote:
Well there is car for sell that has solid collars or the whole solid bushing and I want it as a daily but not too sure if I want to deal with the stiffness of the ride and also he has solid engine mounts so I am having second thoughts just not to sure that's all
Solid engine mounts will make the most noticeable difference, you're car will be vibrating with the vibrations in the motor.

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speedeast wrote:Solid engine mounts will make the most noticeable difference, you're car will be vibrating with the vibrations in the motor.
i guess i will have to ask for a test drive to see if i like the feel for it


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