sub frame Bushings

[JCampbell]

I was wondering if anyone is running solid sub frame collars or bushings on their Q. If yes could let me know on the ride quality? Thanks

[OwnerCS]

Yes I couldn't tell any noticeable difference in the ride as I already had the 20mm rear anti-sway bar with poly bushings with Tokico blues -- so it was already a firm ride. I noticed a "thunk" when I would pull in the driveway at a good speed that was the bushing moving around. The spacer eliminated the thunk noise.

[JCampbell]

Cool what collars are you using?

[OwnerCS]

Here's a thread where it was discussed..

post6091012.html?hilit=spacers#p6091012

I got the parts from http://www.importpartspro.com/sm005.html

I thought the guy I talked to on the phone at IPP was helpful and interested that someone would use Z32 parts on a Q45.

[Infinitiguy19]

Yes I couldn't tell any noticeable difference in the ride as I already had the 20mm rear anti-sway bar with poly bushings with Tokico blues -- so it was already a firm ride. I noticed a "thunk" when I would pull in the driveway at a good speed that was the bushing moving around. The spacer eliminated the thunk noise.

No differential noise at all?

[StevieRaySTL]

OP, I am running sub frame collars with tokico blues and espilir active super down springs, no noises. I wanted to do the busings but there were clearance issues with the fuel tank... OwnerCS, I'd say that's likely your "thunk".

[elwesso]

I've had the spacers in for years now with no noticeable increase in noise vibrations or harshness. All

[tfvesquire]

I've had the spacers in for years now with no noticeable increase in noise vibrations or harshness. All

RU serious? I have a 98 Q base model that I tried these spacers to try and tighten up the rear a little in lieu of dropping the entire subframe and pressing in new bushings. I posted a thread about my annoying rear suspension squeaking and after lubing up the subframe bushings, the sound went away for about a year, but then started to return. The bushings were not leaking, but I figured they were getting worn out and allowing the rear end to move around. After installing the aluminum spacers, what I got was a ridiculous vibration when going over moderate bumps and a constant vibration at highway speeds on roads that were slightly grooved. This drove me crazy to the point where I tried just removing the top spacer and leaving the bottom one in. That reduced a lot of the vibrations, but there were still present.

Maybe some members enjoy that harsh ride, but I bought my car to enjoy a firm (not slushy like a Cadillac) yet sporty suspension ride. I ended up removing all the spacers after only two days of driving. So, if someone out there wants to try a set of these spacers (they are the silver ones) I purchased for $50 let me know and shoot me a reasonable offer. I have no use for these and am not going to reinstall them again.

I bought these spacers because I read they would tighten up the rear end, but my car is not a drift car, so I can stand a little extra movement versus the constant bump, bump, bump from the rear. And yes, I have installed new sway bar bushings, rear struts and rear mount bushings so those items are not causing my harsh ride.

Good luck if you want to give them a try.

Ted