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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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^ Yes, I installed the spacers (IIRC the "anti-lift" kit), but I spaced them out evenly, so that the control arm was centered in between the subframe brackets - it definitely wouldn't have fit any other way, but I will be the first to admit that I did not try to move the control arm through its entire range. I've tracked the car since the install. I'll check to see if there's any rubbing when I rotate my tires in a couple of weeks.

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Old Mar 4, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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^ I just noticed that too! Pretty cool.

what kind of nvh?? ie squeaking, clunky, banging clunking etc?

also so - ALK = PSRS?

Because I remember whiteline had another PSRS that I believe GTWorx said isn't actually a PSRS like the Perrin's is - but is this the equivalent to Perrin?

Also, how much does this change the position of the wheel in the arch?
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by I4UnderPressure
Yep, my bad, I thought we were discussing the front control arm rear bushing. Anyhow, I'm on a budget here, and trying to get rid of the "clunk" the cheapest way possible, which I believe is differential and mustache bar bushings. Anyone had success with the ES ones?
Removed all of my clunking.
Old Mar 4, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Do like the diff bushings for sure!
Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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any how tos on the bushing install by any chance? I ordered the whiteline and be getting it in a few days. Thanks.
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Or is this something I need to go to a shop to get the bushings pressed? Please advise. Thanks.
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Or is this something I need to go to a shop to get the bushings pressed? Please advise. Thanks.
You need a hydraulic press and a properly sized adaptor/sleeve to remove the OEM bushings. If you don't have this then a trip to your local shop is necessary.
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 11:47 PM
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got it. Thanks.
Old Apr 10, 2011 | 02:15 AM
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Just had the Master Energy Kit installed last week. It's a big job. Takes an experienced mechanic around 7 hours.

I had 58k on car when done. It's unbelievable how much better the car feels, very tight and quite.
Much more solid feel and turning is more precise.

Well worth the expense. I'm installing Robispec Springs next week, then some Hancook RS3's and I'm all set..
Old Apr 21, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SpecialNeeds
sorry to reanimate, but now that some time has gone by, are the WL's still nice and quiet for people who have put a few more thousand miles?

TIA
Which bushings have you guys been talking about that are spherical that SHOULDN'T be replaced?

I have:
WL bumpsteer
WL rear trailing arm bushings
WL front control arm bushings
WL roll center adjuster

(per gtworx)

and

ES rear diff bushings just put in, havent driven the car yet with them though.

Still no noise from the WL bushings, it's been about 2 years. Hopefully the ES bushings don't cause too much vibration. that awesome differential whine upon acceleration (see boomn929) is ok with me though
Old Apr 24, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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bump, been reading more and more that polyurethane bushings shouldn't be used in parts that move.. such as control arms.. any more info?
Old Apr 25, 2011 | 06:05 AM
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They generally shouldn't be used in parts that have more than 1 axis of rotation.

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