Rear Camber Arm + Trailing Arm Bush

[bennjamin]

front upper arms are different from the EK to the EG/DC

[dsp26]

aahh... i thought you were talking about the rears...

[outatime]

bumping this thread back

i had the es rta bushes installed last May..

i felt like the car had gotten worse with the es bushing.. the ride quality suffered..i feel like i dont want to drive the car and contemplated of selling it.. vibrations and rattles at the back.. feels like it's gonna fall apart when going on bumpy roads.. and the cornering was unpredictable..

what i've learned is to not believe in hearsays..always trust reputable mechanics, honda's engineering, and people who get results. i don't know about you but i drive my car 7 days a week in all sorts of roads and situation.. traffics, highways, uphills, bumpy roads, nasty potholes, killer ramps and driveways..you name it i've driven on all (except circuit and track! )

so i finally decided to get the Mugen Trailing Arm bushings from Yonas at the monthly meet last Saturday. i remember he told me once to get it instead of the ES (i believe he uses them too).. i didnt listen and stucked with the ES. but not for long..

yesterday i had a dayoff and went to Hannys to have it installed. Robert was disgusted when he saw it.. he said ES bushes dont move, causes binding, and makes handling unpredictable! i shouldnt be messing with the suspension geometry Honda designed.. he chucked them in the bin with anger and authority! lol i totally agree! as that's what i've been feeling since i had them.. they are a total piece of sh!t! he also adds that it could have caused me an accident if left for long..

lucky i had the balls to get it replaced! i swear to these mugen rta bushings!.. the comfort level has dramatically improved! and the car's handling too! very predictable! i can take corners faster than ever! the comfort level is amazing! i felt like i'm using super streets hybrid with cusco zero2! lol last month i was considering of getting super streets to replace the apexi n1s to improve the comfort level.. lucky i didnt go that way spending that money only to know the car still rattles and bumpy! it ruined the apexi n1s dampening! the mugen bushing eliminates these dramas and the ghost that's been haunting my car for so long. now i want to drive my car! excited to because of the comfort and handling it provides! i could barely feel the bumps and small potholes!

so for you people who wants to replace your rta bushings, get Mugen! Everything from Mugen is god sent!

[STiR]

Great to hear that feedback. After much research and deliberation I decided to go with the Mugen RTA bushes, also on Yonas' recommendations.

Yet to install, but looking forward to it.

[outatime]

yes go for it.. anything to do with suspension geometry get honda or mugen.

[vinnY]

my hardrace bushings seem okay will run them for a few weeks to see whats up(haven't even scrubbed in my new tyres yet)

[dsp26]

bumping this thread back

i had the es rta bushes installed last May..

i felt like the car had gotten worse with the es bushing.. the ride quality suffered..i feel like i dont want to drive the car and contemplated of selling it.. vibrations and rattles at the back.. feels like it's gonna fall apart when going on bumpy roads.. and the cornering was unpredictable..

what i've learned is to not believe in hearsays..always trust reputable mechanics, honda's engineering, and people who get results. i don't know about you but i drive my car 7 days a week in all sorts of roads and situation.. traffics, highways, uphills, bumpy roads, nasty potholes, killer ramps and driveways..you name it i've driven on all (except circuit and track! )

so i finally decided to get the Mugen Trailing Arm bushings from Yonas at the monthly meet last Saturday. i remember he told me once to get it instead of the ES (i believe he uses them too).. i didnt listen and stucked with the ES. but not for long..

yesterday i had a dayoff and went to Hannys to have it installed. Robert was disgusted when he saw it.. he said ES bushes dont move, causes binding, and makes handling unpredictable! i shouldnt be messing with the suspension geometry Honda designed.. he chucked them in the bin with anger and authority! lol i totally agree! as that's what i've been feeling since i had them.. they are a total piece of sh!t! he also adds that it could have caused me an accident if left for long..

lucky i had the balls to get it replaced! i swear to these mugen rta bushings!.. the comfort level has dramatically improved! and the car's handling too! very predictable! i can take corners faster than ever! the comfort level is amazing! i felt like i'm using super streets hybrid with cusco zero2! lol last month i was considering of getting super streets to replace the apexi n1s to improve the comfort level.. lucky i didnt go that way spending that money only to know the car still rattles and bumpy! it ruined the apexi n1s dampening! the mugen bushing eliminates these dramas and the ghost that's been haunting my car for so long. now i want to drive my car! excited to because of the comfort and handling it provides! i could barely feel the bumps and small potholes!

so for you people who wants to replace your rta bushings, get Mugen! Everything from Mugen is god sent!

awesome feedback.. should post it in the DIY/Review thread
but +rep for j00 here anyway

[outatime]

thanks man.. appreciate that! yay my 3rd rep point! lol

i know i should have brought a camera and take pictures while Rob did it.. especially when he chucked them in he bin.. haha oh well next time i'll take pictures with him if he allows to.

anyways, Rob said if we can get Mugen for the extra dollars get it. He used to work there so he knows what he's talking about.

Ben, i hope you get to read this.. replace your es bushings man they're no good!

[bennjamin]

rofl. You do get what you pay for.

But mine are 100% fine. Stiff like the rest of the car - probably why i cant "feel" it like you did lol. If anyone wants to install some mugen RTA bushes for me go right ahead

[dsp26]

rofl. You do get what you pay for.

But mine are 100% fine. Stiff like the rest of the car - probably why i cant "feel" it like you did lol. If anyone wants to install some mugen RTA bushes for me go right ahead

but your the "Sussy DIY King" can you do mine for me??

[vinnY]

do it ron
my trailing arms feel great

[outatime]

Ben doesnt drive his car as often as I do because of the scooter.

if you drive the car everyday, u often put passengers in your car, and u drive on bumpy uneven streets you'll realize the es bushings are piece of sh1T.

heres a few links about it:
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=493789
http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=606414