Nolathane rear subframe bushings review

[thezone135i]

Originally Posted by vtl

From memory you were on runflats yeh? I installed these bushings on runflats and it did make sharp/fast bumps a bit more prominent and may be annoying to some people. Once I switched to normal tyres the ride quality was much improved. So if you drive on rough roads all the time it might be worth holding off until normal tyres. I found it alright driving on the runflats for a few months, but the roads around where I live arent too bumpy.

Good point, Ill wait till i get some non rft's. Cheers

[uberschnell]

Hitting the outside of the insert mounts around the old bushings with a propane torch will loosen up stubborn inserts.

[OzJustin]

It seems like Red Ranger is now out of stock of the Nolathane bushes throughout Australia with no ETA. I'm now considering the supposedly identical Whiteline KDT917 kit. Has anybody else fitted this kit?

[froop]

Originally Posted by OzJustin

It seems like Red Ranger is now out of stock of the Nolathane bushes throughout Australia with no ETA. I'm now considering the supposedly identical Whiteline KDT917 kit. Has anybody else fitted this kit?

They are actually the same company so I can't see why try wouldn't be exactly the same other than branding, colour and price. The new Whiteline mounts should come in black so are pretty inconspicuous if you like that sort of thing.

[titium]

Originally Posted by froop

They are actually the same company so I can't see why try wouldn't be exactly the same other than branding, colour and price. The new Whiteline mounts should come in black so are pretty inconspicuous if you like that sort of thing.

i love the look of mine Red bushes with blue Megan racing toe arms. they complement each other really nicely. both performance wise and aesthetically

[vtl]

This is where you can get the whiteline ones.

http://www.mrtperformance.com.au/pro...7&clear_mm=yes

These nolathane bushes seem to be impossible to find now

[OzJustin]

Originally Posted by froop

They are actually the same company so I can't see why try wouldn't be exactly the same other than branding, colour and price. The new Whiteline mounts should come in black so are pretty inconspicuous if you like that sort of thing.

The new black Whiteline range does appeal to me. I'm going for a more stealth OEM look so they sound like the perfect fit. My local workshop is hoping to source a set for me Monday.

[_ink]

Originally Posted by vtl

This is where you can get the whiteline ones.

http://www.mrtperformance.com.au/pro...7&clear_mm=yes

These nolathane bushes seem to be impossible to find now

I managed to secure a set!!!

[DR-JEKL]

Repco have the full nolathane catalogue also guys

[vtl]

Originally Posted by _ink

I managed to secure a set!!!

Where did you end up getting yours from?

[OzJustin]

Originally Posted by vtl

Where did you end up getting yours from?

I too am keen to know. Apparently Whiteline are out of stock for 2-3 weeks. I'm trying to source a set for my car service next wednesday..

[_ink]

Originally Posted by vtl

Where did you end up getting yours from?

MRT performance.

The handling improvements after install was actually more than I anticipated.. The turn in roll has been greatly improved, as I'm running a m3 strut and sway up front, with the only rear suspension mods being coilovers, Megan camber arms and ECS trailing arms, this does make sense.

I'm curious to see how it feels on 1st gear launch, or any situation which involves wheel spin, which I haven't tested yet.

[vtl]

Originally Posted by _ink

MRT performance.

The handling improvements after install was actually more than I anticipated.. The turn in roll has been greatly improved, as I'm running a m3 strut and sway up front, with the only rear suspension mods being coilovers, Megan camber arms and ECS trailing arms, this does make sense.

I'm curious to see how it feels on 1st gear launch, or any situation which involves wheel spin, which I haven't tested yet.

Considering how modded out your car is i'm suprised it wasn't one of the first suspension mods haha

[_ink]

Originally Posted by vtl

Considering how modded out your car is i'm suprised it wasn't one of the first suspension mods haha

It didn't become mainstream until you posted your DIY etc mate!

[vtl]

Originally Posted by _ink

It didn't become mainstream until you posted your DIY etc mate!

Yeah I think most people were doing M3 bushes which is a colossal pain to fit. I saw a diy for 2 piece powerflex on e90post and it motivated me to do the DIY myself. Dropping the subframe isnt too hard, only half hour on jackstands for me.

[OzJustin]

Quick question - does swapping subframe bushes mess with your alignment? I.e should you get an alignment post fitting.

[vtl]

The alignment relative to the rear left and rear right wheels will not change. This is because all the rear suspension arms are mounted to the subframe and not the body.

But the rear alignment in relation to the front may change, especially since the stock bushings are so soft, and you are replacing it with something that is more rigid, centering it more accurately on the subframe points. This shouldnt affect anything to the tyre wear (like toe or camber), maybe just the thrust angle

If you drop the front subframe, this is different as you can change the relative camber of the front wheels if it was shifted from side to side. Any change that affects camber will also affect toe, requring an alignment.

From the cars I have done the nolathane upgrade, they tracked straight afterwards but I recommend an alignment down the track when it is most convenient.

[OzJustin]

Originally Posted by vtl

The alignment relative to the rear left and rear right wheels will not change. This is because all the rear suspension arms are mounted to the subframe and not the body.

But the rear alignment in relation to the front may change, especially since the stock bushings are so soft, and you are replacing it with something that is more rigid, centering it more accurately on the subframe points. This shouldnt affect anything to the tyre wear (like toe or camber), maybe just the thrust angle

If you drop the front subframe, this is different as you can change the relatively camber of the front wheels if it was shifted from side to side. Any change that affects camber will also affect toe, requring an alignment.

From the cars I have done the nolathane upgrade, they tracked straight afterwards but I recommend an alignment down the track when it is most convenient.

Thanks for the advice VTL. Looks like I'll do subframe bushes, coilovers, alignment in that order.

[vtl]

Originally Posted by OzJustin

Thanks for the advice VTL. Looks like I'll do subframe bushes, coilovers, alignment in that order.

Good mod path!

Did you manage to get a set? From what I've heard from members trying to source them, Nolathane and Whiteline are all out of stock of these bushings in Australia

Can get them from the USA here, but around $100 more than the Nolathane or Whiteline ones locally:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Whiteline...EAAOSw34FVBl8D

I think probably these bushings sat on the shelf for ages cos no one bought them, this review came out and now all the stock is gone.

[OzJustin]

No still waiting for a set. Heard from Whiteline last week that they were 2-3 weeks away from an ETA. I don't mind waiting to save a few dollars. Will keep this thread updated when they're back in stock.

[OzJustin]

Quick update - 999 Automotive Sydney have clearance stock of the older style Whiteline yellow bush kit going for $145. I'm waiting for the new black bush version but thought I'd let other interested members know.

[vtl]

Originally Posted by OzJustin

Quick update - 999 Automotive Sydney have clearance stock of the older style Whiteline yellow bush kit going for $145. I'm waiting for the new black bush version but thought I'd let other interested members know.

Was the black version a stiffer material vs yellow? The Nolathane is 85A