Rear Sub-Frame Bushings

B&W_Evader · 01-17-2018, 09:06 AM

I'm considering this upgrade but I don't see anyone talking about it. I've seen the Z1 collars and the Energy urethane bushings. Anyone using these? Thoughts?

Jayhovah · 01-17-2018, 09:12 AM

Subbed.. I have been thinking about the Z1 collars sometime this year.

sirnixalot · 01-17-2018, 10:25 AM

I have solid ones from Voodoo13. Honestly my least favorite job to do so far.

The z1 inserts look like they get you 80% of the way there for 25% the pain in the ***

s2krazyyy · 01-17-2018, 12:51 PM

I think I have had mine on for about 3 weeks and I love them. From what I noticed is that rear end just feels more planted for example the rear end of the car doesn't move around as much when hitting the throttle(its more on and off with minimal shaking), also high rpm shifts feel more solid when transitioning from gear to gear and I noticed when turning spiritedly the car feels more precise, I assume thats because the subframe isn't moving around as much. Installation was easy and I didn't notice any extra NVH in the cabin. I feel like the 370z is a little soft from the factory which I think Nissan did on purpose, so any driver feel mod like this always helps. Overall great product and I would recommend it!

AlWakRa · 01-17-2018, 01:39 PM

I bought Z1 collars, however, there will be a lot of parts to be installed at the same time, cannot give a fair impression, I decided to go with them for the installation easiness although I will not be the one installing them.

OptionZero · 01-17-2018, 05:43 PM

Collars are an improvement over worn bushings but not as good as replacement solid ones

i THINK the collars slip on so you don't need to completely drop the subframe, but like others have said, if you're gonna go that far, you might as well go all the way

Drop the subframe, burn the f- out of the old rubber bushings, and put replacement solid ones. SPL makes ones that will certainly fit perfectly

Rusty · 01-17-2018, 05:53 PM

I have the SPL solid bushings sitting on my bench. I'm waiting to get over this flu, and getting more strength in my right arm. I'm only at about 20%.

Hotrodz · 01-17-2018, 11:01 PM

I have SPL solid bushing and I love them. They will make a little noise but that is because race car!

Rusty · 01-17-2018, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I have SPL solid bushing and I love them. They will make a little noise but that is because race car!

B&W_Evader · 01-18-2018, 10:08 AM

Sounds like the solid SPLs might be worth the extra work. Need to find another press at work. I don't have access to the one I used for the LSD. Room's been converted to something else and I don't know where they put it. Anyone have a link to a DIY? Want to know what I'm getting into.

B&W_Evader · 01-18-2018, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I have SPL solid bushing and I love them. They will make a little noise but that is because race car!

When you say a little noise... Is it really noticeable or is it just little more road noise coming through?

B&W_Evader · 01-18-2018, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

I have the SPL solid bushings sitting on my bench. I'm waiting to get over this flu, and getting more strength in my right arm. I'm only at about 20%.

Good luck on the recovery. I seem to remember you saying 20% quite a while ago. Keep actively working on it, physical therapy/stretches/strength training. Been through a couple of injuries and surgeries and know how much work it can be to get back close to where you were before.

Hotrodz · 01-18-2018, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

When you say a little noise... Is it really noticeable or is it just little more road noise coming through?

You got to realize that it is metal on metal and that will cause some squeaking. I spray my fittings down with lithium grease and that keeps the noise to a minimum!

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sirnixalot · 01-18-2018, 10:59 AM

The NVH isn't that bad. If you were to do or already have solid diff bushings that would be a different story.

zer099 · 01-18-2018, 11:51 AM

Has anyone tried the solid delrin bushing MaxParts offers? I have been debated getting these over others when dropping the money on their rear upper arms. I figured it would be a good in-between SPL's solids and the inserts or someone else's more elastic replacements. Plus they allow for roll-center adjustment.

LINK

01-17-2018, 09:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 386	Rear Sub-Frame Bushings I'm considering this upgrade but I don't see anyone talking about it. I've seen the Z1 collars and the Energy urethane bushings. Anyone using these? Thoughts? __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

01-17-2018, 10:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57453	I have solid ones from Voodoo13. Honestly my least favorite job to do so far. The z1 inserts look like they get you 80% of the way there for 25% the pain in the *** B&W_Evader likes this. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

01-17-2018, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2krazyyy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: California Posts: 162 Drives: 2010 40th 370z Rep Power: 44	I think I have had mine on for about 3 weeks and I love them. From what I noticed is that rear end just feels more planted for example the rear end of the car doesn't move around as much when hitting the throttle(its more on and off with minimal shaking), also high rpm shifts feel more solid when transitioning from gear to gear and I noticed when turning spiritedly the car feels more precise, I assume thats because the subframe isn't moving around as much. Installation was easy and I didn't notice any extra NVH in the cabin. I feel like the 370z is a little soft from the factory which I think Nissan did on purpose, so any driver feel mod like this always helps. Overall great product and I would recommend it! B&W_Evader, Jayhovah, Punisher00 and 1 others like this.

01-17-2018, 01:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
AlWakRa Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Qatar Posts: 600 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 13449	I bought Z1 collars, however, there will be a lot of parts to be installed at the same time, cannot give a fair impression, I decided to go with them for the installation easiness although I will not be the one installing them. __________________ 2010 370Z Touring Sport Pearl White 6MT Powered by: Fast Intentions - Motordyne - Stillen - OS Giken - CJ Motorsports - Mishimoto - MCA Suspension - SPL - SuperPRO - RJM - Z1 Motorsport - Zspeed - Volk My Humble Journals

01-17-2018, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	Collars are an improvement over worn bushings but not as good as replacement solid ones i THINK the collars slip on so you don't need to completely drop the subframe, but like others have said, if you're gonna go that far, you might as well go all the way Drop the subframe, burn the f- out of the old rubber bushings, and put replacement solid ones. SPL makes ones that will certainly fit perfectly __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

01-17-2018, 05:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,863 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	I have the SPL solid bushings sitting on my bench. I'm waiting to get over this flu, and getting more strength in my right arm. I'm only at about 20%. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-17-2018, 11:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	I have SPL solid bushing and I love them. They will make a little noise but that is because race car! Rusty likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

01-18-2018, 10:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 386	Sounds like the solid SPLs might be worth the extra work. Need to find another press at work. I don't have access to the one I used for the LSD. Room's been converted to something else and I don't know where they put it. Anyone have a link to a DIY? Want to know what I'm getting into. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

01-18-2018, 10:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
sirnixalot Track Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 685 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 57453	The NVH isn't that bad. If you were to do or already have solid diff bushings that would be a different story. __________________ 2010 Sport - LS3 swap loading 2012 Frontier - BTWTuning VK56DE swap

01-18-2018, 11:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
zer099 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dawsonville, GA Posts: 88 Drives: '98 200sx; '09 G37x Rep Power: 9	Has anyone tried the solid delrin bushing MaxParts offers? I have been debated getting these over others when dropping the money on their rear upper arms. I figured it would be a good in-between SPL's solids and the inserts or someone else's more elastic replacements. Plus they allow for roll-center adjustment. LINK __________________ 2009 G37X \| 326 AWHP \| 264 AWTQ

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